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Dophix David Overdistortion
Read moreThe Dophix David Overdistortion is a drive pedal unlike anything on your board.
Nobels ODR-1 Overdrive
Read moreThe ODR-1 Overdrive is a pedal from German manufacturer Nobels. Nobels is not a widely known brand in the USA, but nevertheless the ODR-1 has attained a legendary reputation amongst guitarists in the Nashville scene. A quick glance at Nobel’s Instagram will show a huge range of country guitarists who use the ODR-1 as their…
Joyo BanTamP BlueJay
Read moreThe Joyo BanTamP BlueJay is a lunchbox-sized amp head from China’s Joyo. It offers classic clean tones in a tiny, budget-friendly package. The BlueJay is part of Joyo’s BanTamP range of amplifiers, which emulate various classic amp tones. Joyo disavows that the BanTamPs are based on specific amps, but the promo literature provides a cheeky…
Boss DS-1 Distortion
Read moreThe Boss DS-1 is the most famous guitar pedal in history, and it still kicks ass after 40 years. Read the Var Guitar review here.
JHS Emperor V2 Chorus/Vibrato
Read moreThe JHS Emperor V2 guitar pedal is an analog chorus and vibrato pedal from Kansas City’s premiere pedalsmiths at JHS Pedals. It has an abundance of features, sounds great, and its attractive little penguin logo and lavender enclosure will look good on your pedalboard. After my review of the budget Behringer UC200 chorus, I thought…
Way Huge Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz
Read moreThe Way Huge Swollen Pickle is a whole lotta fuzz in a tiny package, but is it right for you? Read this review and find out.
Behringer UC200 Ultra Chorus Pedal
Read moreThe Behringer UC200 Ultra Chorus is a fantastic chorus pedal available for a fraction of the price of the Boss Super Chorus CH-1 it clones. If you’re looking for a classic analog chorus at a bargain price, the UC200 can’t be beaten. Check them out on Sweetwater here. The JHS Bump In the online guitar…
Boss GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor
Read moreBoss is the quintessential stompbox company, with a reputation for reliable, quality guitar effects. They're best known for their iconic standalone effects, but they also make the GT series of digital multi-fx units, great for getting a lot of guitar sounds in a compact package. The Boss GT-1 Guitar Effects Processor is the smallest member…
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb / Delay
Read moreEarlier this year, I sold my trusty, versatile MXR Reverb. In its place I bought a Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb / Delay, a pedal that’s been out of production for nearly two decades, with a mere four reverb modes and a chunk missing out of the footswitch. It’s not unreasonable to ask… why? Surely, in…
Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper
Read moreThe Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay and Looper exemplifies EHX's reputation for quality guitar pedals. This small white box is a Swiss army knife of superb time-based effects, featuring reverbs, delay, and a looper for good measure. It's one of the best pedals around, and now that its big brother the Grand Canyon has been released, it's…
Squier Jaguar
Read moreThe Squier Jaguar is a really good guitar. Read this review, think about it, then go to the guitar store and buy one.
Danelectro Fish and Chips EQ Pedal
Read moreI recently bought a Danelectro Fish and Chips EQ pedal in an attempt to tighten up my tone. I really like mine, so I've written this article to help convince you to buy one. Over the course of this review, I'll explain the purpose of an equalizer pedal – what it does and why you…
Dunlop Volume (X) Pedal
Read moreIf you want to adjust your guitar's volume without interrupting your playing, you need to use a volume pedal, and if you're in the market for one an excellent choice is the Dunlop Volume (X) Pedal (also known as the DVP4). Why buy a volume pedal? Volume pedals are extremely simple. As they sweep from…
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
Read moreThe Electro-Harmonix Soul Food overdrive is a great pedal that provides a taste of the Klon Centaur's legendary clean boost at a fraction of the price.
MXR Reverb
Read moreThe MXR Reverb (sometimes referred to as the M300) is pedal legends MXR’s entry into the crowded reverb pedal market. In this review, I'll describe the MXR Reverb's features, some of the things I like about it, and some areas I think could be better. Let's begin! Features The MXR Reverb offers mono/stereo in/out. It…
Boss RC-1 Loop Station
Read moreThe Boss RC-1 Loop Station is Boss's entry-level looper pedal. It stores one loop of up to 12 minutes, which provides lots of flexibility for practicing, composing, and sonic experimentation. The RC-1 has stereo inputs and outputs. Although all the loop modes are available through the inbuilt switch, it supports an external one-or-two-button footswitch for…
Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay
Read moreThe Behringer VD400 analog delay pedal promises a lot of functionality at a low price, but does it deliver? Read our review to find out.
Roland Micro Cube GX
Read moreThe Roland Micro Cube GX, released in 2013, is the latest edition in Roland's legendary series of Micro Cube portable guitar amplifiers. The Micro Cube GX weighs about 6 pounds and has a carry strap, so it's extremely portable. It features battery-powered operation – it takes six AA batteries, which Roland claim will power it…