This video takes a closer look at an overdrive pedal from RedSeven Amplification and why it stands out in real playing ...

Not everyone is expanding their pedalboards. Nichols explains why he prefers to keep it simple – and to leave the super-rare ...

This video explains the design considerations behind high gain overdrive pedals. It highlights gain structure, clarity, and ...

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The Kernom Ridge Overdrive is a formidable addition to any guitarist's arsenal. Five drives combined with some ultra-flexible EQ controls means it can play a huge amount of different roles, and you ...

Californian electric guitar and effects specialist Xotic has unveiled the AC Booster v2, updating the compact overdrive pedal with the second footswitchable gain stage and promising a wide range of ...

An occasional look at Connecticut’s remarkable people, places and things Among serious electric guitar players and collectors, a few bits of gear stand out as holy grail acquisitions: Good examples of ...

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Whether you’ve been collecting guitar pedals for decades or just picked up the hobby in recent months, there are some staples that everybody should own. Whether it’s a practical, utilitarian type of ...