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How the Cry Baby wah pedal changed electric guitar – and why it’s still (kinda) underrated
By Chris Gill published
Popularized by Hendrix and Clapton, resplendent on some of guitar's greatest tracks, the wah pedal might divide opinion, but it has transformed the instrument

The boutique pedal explosion and what comes next in this golden age of guitar effects
By Gregory Adams published
Jamie Stillman of EarthQuaker Devices gives GW a pulse check on the trends affecting what we see on our pedalboards

What’s your pedalboard persona? Find out with my pick of stompboxes to match your player identity
By Matt McCracken published
16 awesome pedals for any type of guitar player, but what does your pedalboard say about you?

Reverb unveils the best-selling pedals of 2025 with more categories than ever before
By Phil Weller published
Last year’s winner falls to fourth, while there’s a surprise victor among the most popular used pedals

Dirty Boy’s pedals are loved by the likes of John Frusciante and Neal Schon – is Brian May next?
By Andrew Daly published
The future’s bright for the boutique guitar and pedal brand. Its CEO tells us its story so far and why he believes he has just what Brian May needs for his tone

Ross Electronics returns under new family stewardship – a year after JHS Pedals’ ill-fated revival
By Phil Weller published
Josh Scott’s company had tried to bring Bud Ross’ beloved pedals back for a new era – but now the firm is going in a new direction

MXR’s FOD Drive gets you Billie Joe Armstrong’s Dookie Drive tones in a non-signature pedal, and Sweetwater has just sliced the price by nearly half for Cyber Monday
By Stuart Williams published
The dual-amp-in-a-box overdrive is a stone-cold basket case, even if you’re not a Green Day fan

I’d be a worse guitar player without a looper pedal. Here’s why I think every guitarist should own one – especially with deals starting at $59
By Michael Astley-Brown published
It will make you a better player and help you write songs. Here are this year’s best looper pedal deals

I am determined to find great tone for under $100. Behold! I have unearthed the best cheap pedal deals
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Some of the pedal world’s biggest pedal brands are waging war on prices

My bandmate gigged this Walrus Audio amp simulator and his tone was better than mine. Now its upgraded successor is $90 off for Black Friday and I’m about to join him
By Matt Owen published
You can also score an insane $200 off some of Walrus Audio's First Gen Mako Series pedals – including an R1 High-Fidelity Reverb for just $149.99
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