Pedal Reviews

Boss is launching an entirely new lineup of pedals with a complete redesign to boot. The 200 Series features 4 pedals at launch, all of which are based on some of their most popular effects, but this time...

Treble boosters skyrocketed to fame in the 1960’s through their use by popular guitarists like Brian May and Tony Iommi. While modern guitarists often have the attitude that a treble booster is something...

Ever since technology was developed there was a modding community not far behind it. The ability to personalize and customize a piece of tech to your individual tastes and needs helps you get more bang for...

Nothing beats the incredible sound and feel of a giant tube amplifier cranked up through a 4x12 cab, but when it comes to portability a preamp pedal can be a saving grace! They’re great for downsizing...

6 years ago I bought an AxeFX and gave up pedals entirely... … Then I started buying them again. Not because my modeler didn’t sound good enough, not because it wasn’t flexible enough, not because...

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of “Dookie” the album from California punk-rock-turned-arena-shattering Green Day. The album is considered a major turning point in Green Day’s career, pushing...

An overdrive pedal is one of the first things a metal guitarist gets told they should buy. If the world of pedals and overdrives is new to you, you may not understand exactly why this is so common, and what...

Love your pedals but wish you had the flexibility of “presets” or “channel switching” like digital modelers? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. What Is It? Known as a “loop switcher,”...

In a world that seems to be dominated by discussion of overdrive pedals, the clean boost gets overlooked. Most people see it as a pointless volume boost for blues and jazz enthusiasts, hardly applicable to a...

In a world where our cell phones are getting smaller by the day, so are your guitar pedals. Good things come in small packages, and we’ve rounded up some of the best micro-sized guitar pedals we’ve ever...