Hamstead Soundworks’ Ascent is a pure clean boost pedal built by techs for AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Queen and more By Richard Bienstock published 6 July 20 Profits from the hand-soldered stompbox will go to the techs who built the pedals
Fender Reflecting Pool Delay/Reverb review By Trevor Curwen published 3 July 20 Dive in for a sonic soaking with this one-box ambient solution
Could NUX’s compact MG-300 modeler be the "best multi-FX on the market"? By Richard Bienstock published 1 July 20 New unit boasts proprietary audio modeling, a variety of pre- and post-effects, built-in IRs and more
Foxgear debuts hugely versatile XYZ Waves modulation and Jeenie amp/cab/mic sim pedals By Richard Bienstock published 1 July 20 New stompboxes deliver 5 “freaky” multi-algorithm modulations and a 20-band analog active EQ section respectively
Line 6 POD Go review By Chris Gill published 30 June 20 Line 6 takes its multi-effect modeling for the masses to the next level with this HX-equipped floor-based unit
Orange launches FS1 Mini Footswitch for crowded pedalboards By Michael Astley-Brown published 29 June 20 Mini pedal comes with icon stickers to match the function it’s assigned to
Spun Loud’s Blister & Peel V.2 pedal promises “extreme fuzz verging on bitstortion” By Richard Bienstock published 26 June 20 Updated dual-drive stompbox boasts extended gain sweep, high-quality hardware
IK Multimedia seeks to optimize the feel and tone of your guitar with the Z-Tone Buffer Boost pedal By Richard Bienstock published 25 June 20 DI version of IK's impedance-tweaking technology also announced
TC Electronic ups the mini looper pedal ante with the feature-packed Ditto+ By Michael Astley-Brown published 25 June 20 New stompbox boasts hi-res color display, Auto Cue, and storage for up to 99 loop sessions
Hilbish Design’s Sol Invictus offers a two-channel preamp, drive pedal and DI in one stunning enclosure By Richard Bienstock published 24 June 20 Versatile stompbox boasts thick preamp tones based on vintage SUNN Beta Lead amp
Mooer downsizes its flagship multi-effects pedal with the GE300 LITE By Richard Bienstock published 24 June 20 Smaller-footprint GE300 boasts 108 digital amp models, 43 cab sims and IR loading
Maxon's Apex 808 could be the best-sounding Tube Screamer ever By Jackson Maxwell published 24 June 20 Designed by Tube Screamer creator Susumu Tamura, this 808 features the most-coveted IC chip and is available now
Empress Effects Zoia review By Rod Brakes published 24 June 20 This innovative module-based pedal could change the way you think about effects…
Kurt Cobain’s battered Boss DS-1 distortion pedal sells for $9,000 By Richard Bienstock published 23 June 20 The announcement comes just days after the Nirvana leader’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E is auctioned for more than $6m
Mesa/Boogie reveals 3 new overdrive pedals - meet the Cleo, Dynaplex and Gold Mine By Michael Astley-Brown published 18 June 20 New stompboxes span everything from clean boost to high-gain distortion
MXR M267 Octavio Fuzz review By Trevor Curwen published 18 June 20 Jim Dunlop magics some Hendrix octave fuzz mojo into an MXR enclosure to rebirth a pedalboard classic for 2020
Korg Nu:Tekt OD-S Overdrive review By Rob Laing published 12 June 20 The Nu:Tekt kit offers a DIY overdrive pedal project for tonehounds - but is it worth your time and money?
Orange is planning to reissue its original Phazer, Sustain and Distortion pedals - and needs your help By Richard Bienstock published 8 June 20 The company is seeking out original examples of its trio of first-ever stompboxes from the late-‘70s
Guitar Center removes Fulltone products from stores and websites By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 June 20 US retail giant cuts ties with pedal company following founder’s controversial social media posts
Fulltone owner apologizes for looting rant By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 20 Mark Hoppus and Jason Isbell join backlash against Mike Fuller's social media post