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Keeley Electronics adds more compression, suppression, bass, and headroom to the Klon Centaur recipe
By Phil Weller published
Robert Keeley’s fingerprints are all over the Manis as the pedal boffin delivers a pedal that can serve faithful Klon tones, and plenty more punch beyond it

PRS redefines transparent overdrives with its Horsemeat pedal – packing three essential, performance-ready functions in one
By Guitar World Staff published
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A., this overdrive pedal is part of Paul Reed Smith's debut pedal offerings – and promises to enhance your tone without coloring it

JHS has unveiled its latest DIY pedal kit – and it's a $119 Dumble-style overdrive
By Phil Weller published
With easy instructions and no soldering required, the Notadümblë adds to the firm's ‘build your own pedal’ family – and offers two tonal flavors from one of the world’s most sought-after amp brands

“The name holds a clue – this pedal is ideal for blues players”: J Rockett Blue Note Select review
By Trevor Curwen published
The latest pedal in J Rockett’s Blue Note Series brings together features from previous versions for versatile low-gain drive

The Xotic AC Booster has long been a secret weapon stompbox for session players and pros – and now it’s been upgraded
By Matt Owen published
The original has been used by the likes of Mike McCready, Tim Pierce and Paul Gilbert, and now the AC Booster V2 promises to be even more versatile

IDLES' Lee Kiernan encourages EarthQuaker Devices to revive its Gray Channel overdrive and fuzz pedal for his signature stompbox, Gary
By Phil Weller published
The two-sided pedal brings back a stompbox loved by many, and ensures it comes back with an evil streak

Meet the Olinthus Cicada, the world’s smallest overdrive pedal with “the roar of a lion”
By Phil Weller published
Based on one of the most popular tube screamers, the pocket-sized device is redefining how small and mighty stompboxes can be

Ibanez reimagines its beloved Tube Screamer into its most high-end format yet – with a $300 hand-wired TS808
By Matt Owen published
New components and a fresh lick of paint have helped Ibanez reboot the flagship TS808, but it comes at a hefty price
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