Effect & Pedal Reviews
Latest Effect & Pedal Reviews

“It can transform your amp, but it’s equally adept as a boost and drive”: Dirty Boy Preamp review
By Trevor Curwen published
This all-analog preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno’s amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles

“Delightfully gnarly tones”: Electro-Harmonix Lizard King Octave Distortion review
By Chris Gill published
Voiced for bass but awesome on guitar, this pedalboard Godzilla might just take the crown as this year's must-have octave fuzz

“Supremely dynamic and touch-sensitive”: Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive review
By Paul Riario published
Greetings, Earthlings, here comes a boost/overdrive fresh from the final frontier bearing all the tonal hallmarks of the reassuringly terrestrial Fender Tweed drive

“This all-original distortion circuit is a home run for fans of ’90s guitar tones”: JHS Hard Drive review
By Stuart Williams published
Josh Scott’s tribute to ’90s guitar tones brings us gain and lots of it, in a versatile stompbox that has Mesa/Marshall vibes, grungy grit, and EQ’ing options for those who like it scooped

“Thrill-seekers wishing to add ear-melting fuzz to their bass will be in tonal nirvana”: Goliath FX Hornburg Fuzz review
By Nick Wells published
With drive tones verging on the mythical, is this the ultimate bass fuzz?

“The classic British sound of a Laney amp”: Laney BCC Ironheart and Lionheart LoudPedals review
By Trevor Curwen published
Laney presents the signature Tom Quayle and Martin Miller pedalboard versions of a pair of its finest amps, featuring 60 watts of real amp power, right at your feet

“A solid practice resource and useful tool for creative composition”: DigiTech JamMan Solo HD review
By Trevor Curwen published
DigiTech revamps its compact looper pedal with high-definition audio performance

“Both wahs sound fantastic”: Vox V846 Vintage and Real McCoy Wah review
By Paul Riario published
Whether you are a Cream fiend and Hendrix fanatic or disciple of the Schenker school, there is a gourmet flavor of wah for you in this retro-accurate wah pairing from Vox
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