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A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

Jul 23, 2020

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Which are the Best of the Mooer Micro PreAmp Pedals?

Which are the Best of the Mooer Micro PreAmp Pedals?

Nov 12, 2018

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12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

Oct 9, 2018

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12 of the Best Blues Driver Style Pedals

12 of the Best Blues Driver Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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16 of the Best Compact Treble Booster Pedals

16 of the Best Compact Treble Booster Pedals

May 27, 2019

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12 of the Best OCD Style Pedals

12 of the Best OCD Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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12 Degrees of Saturation - Key Guitar Overdrive, Fuzz and Distortion Sounds

12 Degrees of Saturation - Key Guitar Overdrive, Fuzz and Distortion Sounds

Feb 3, 2017

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12 of the Best Tone Bender Style Fuzz Pedals

12 of the Best Tone Bender Style Fuzz Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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20 of the Best Compact Marshall Style Pedals

20 of the Best Compact Marshall Style Pedals

Feb 17, 2019

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12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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Eddie Van Halen's Pedals, Typical Pedalboard Arrangement and Suitable Alternatives

Eddie Van Halen's Pedals, Typical Pedalboard Arrangement and Suitable Alternatives

Oct 19, 2020

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12 Degrees of Saturation - Key Guitar Boost, Overdrive, Fuzz and Distortion Sounds - Updated Methodology for 2018

12 Degrees of Saturation - Key Guitar Boost, Overdrive, Fuzz and Distortion Sounds - Updated Methodology for 2018

Sep 11, 2018

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12 of the Best Tape Delay Pedals for your Consideration

12 of the Best Tape Delay Pedals for your Consideration

Sep 21, 2017

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12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

Jan 3, 2019

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The Shape of a Guitar's Headstock has a significant impact on Tuning Stability

The Shape of a Guitar's Headstock has a significant impact on Tuning Stability

Nov 21, 2016

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6 of the best Double Tracker Pedals for Your Consideration

6 of the best Double Tracker Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 26, 2017

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9 of the Best Pitch-Shifter and Harmonizer Pedals for Your Consideration

9 of the Best Pitch-Shifter and Harmonizer Pedals for Your Consideration

Oct 13, 2017

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16 of the Best Rat Style Fuzz/Distortion Pedals

16 of the Best Rat Style Fuzz/Distortion Pedals

Mar 8, 2019

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18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 28, 2017

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22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

Jul 23, 2019

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32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

Aug 30, 2024

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28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

Mar 24, 2020

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18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 28, 2017

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12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

Oct 3, 2018

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22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

Jul 23, 2019

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A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

Jul 23, 2020

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9 Cool Headphone Amps

9 Cool Headphone Amps

Feb 6, 2025

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12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

Jan 3, 2019

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15 of the Best Compact Format Noise Gates

15 of the Best Compact Format Noise Gates

May 26, 2025

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2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

Dec 9, 2025

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12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

Nov 28, 2017

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Best of Mini and Micro Tuner Pedals

Best of Mini and Micro Tuner Pedals

Jun 16, 2025

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12 of the Best Blues Driver Style Pedals

12 of the Best Blues Driver Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

Oct 9, 2018

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Valeton issues a formidable challenger to the ToneX One with its GP-5

Valeton issues a formidable challenger to the ToneX One with its GP-5

May 29, 2025

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9 Cool Modern Tremolo / Vibrato Non-Locking Guitar Bridges

9 Cool Modern Tremolo / Vibrato Non-Locking Guitar Bridges

Mar 24, 2023

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12 of the Best Compact Chorus+Vibrato Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Chorus+Vibrato Pedals

Aug 16, 2018

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25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

Mar 17, 2023

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18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 27, 2017

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12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Jun 26, 2026

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JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

Jul 17, 2026

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32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

Aug 30, 2024

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18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 28, 2017

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28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

Mar 24, 2020

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12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

Oct 3, 2018

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22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

Jul 23, 2019

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2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

Dec 9, 2025

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Crazy Tube Circuits delivers the perfect combination of feature rich and pedalboard-friendly with its superb sounding handy all-analog White Whale Jr Amp-type Tremolo and 3-Spring Reverb

Crazy Tube Circuits delivers the perfect combination of feature rich and pedalboard-friendly with its superb sounding handy all-analog White Whale Jr Amp-type Tremolo and 3-Spring Reverb

Jun 30, 2026

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25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

Mar 17, 2023

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Andertons and Sweetwater collaborate with Darkglass Electronics to release Limited Guitar Essentials Edition of the Anagram Multi-FX Pedal

Andertons and Sweetwater collaborate with Darkglass Electronics to release Limited Guitar Essentials Edition of the Anagram Multi-FX Pedal

Jul 1, 2026

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12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

Nov 28, 2017

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12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

Jan 3, 2019

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A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

Jul 23, 2020

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18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 27, 2017

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Hong Kong's Sonisfact launches brilliant range of 3 x Dual Voiced Overdrives with 6-Band Graphic EQ's, Clean Blend and Boost, alongside a cool Analog Chorus / Vibrato / Phaser with dual outputs

Hong Kong's Sonisfact launches brilliant range of 3 x Dual Voiced Overdrives with 6-Band Graphic EQ's, Clean Blend and Boost, alongside a cool Analog Chorus / Vibrato / Phaser with dual outputs

Jun 29, 2026

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Just 30 hours to go for the super smart ebbe design Magnetic Modular Pedalboard - which comes in 2 core infinitely expandable modules - _ma and o_ma size editions

Just 30 hours to go for the super smart ebbe design Magnetic Modular Pedalboard - which comes in 2 core infinitely expandable modules - _ma and o_ma size editions

Jul 4, 2026

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EarthQuaker Devices revives its 2-transistor Bellows Fuzz Driver, now as a Limited 1,000 Run Mini Legacy Reissue

EarthQuaker Devices revives its 2-transistor Bellows Fuzz Driver, now as a Limited 1,000 Run Mini Legacy Reissue

Jul 6, 2026

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A simple overview of the Valeton GP-50 Multi-Effects Processor SnapTone and IR Loader

A simple overview of the Valeton GP-50 Multi-Effects Processor SnapTone and IR Loader

Jan 12, 2026

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PastFX unleashes 3 killer extended range evolutions and enhancements of the EHX OpAmp Muff, Maestro RM-1B Ring Modulator, and the Boss DS-1 Distortion

PastFX unleashes 3 killer extended range evolutions and enhancements of the EHX OpAmp Muff, Maestro RM-1B Ring Modulator, and the Boss DS-1 Distortion

Jul 17, 2026

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JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

Jul 17, 2026

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PastFX unleashes 3 killer extended range evolutions and enhancements of the EHX OpAmp Muff, Maestro RM-1B Ring Modulator, and the Boss DS-1 Distortion

PastFX unleashes 3 killer extended range evolutions and enhancements of the EHX OpAmp Muff, Maestro RM-1B Ring Modulator, and the Boss DS-1 Distortion

Jul 17, 2026

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Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Jun 26, 2026

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Highlights from the 2026 Brighton Guitar Show and FX Expo at Brighton Racecourse

Highlights from the 2026 Brighton Guitar Show and FX Expo at Brighton Racecourse

Jul 21, 2026

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32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

Aug 30, 2024

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Mid-Size Modulation Favourites

Mid-Size Modulation Favourites

Jul 15, 2026

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18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Overdrive Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 28, 2017

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Hungry Robot unleashes potent Stereo Edition of its Stargazer Spacey Ambient Dual Channel Reverb with subtle wet octave and swirly pitch bend modulation

Hungry Robot unleashes potent Stereo Edition of its Stargazer Spacey Ambient Dual Channel Reverb with subtle wet octave and swirly pitch bend modulation

Jul 16, 2026

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22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

Jul 23, 2019

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4 years after the release of the Chief Disruptor Fundamental Fuzz / Distortion, KMA Machines now unleashes a unique blackout colourway Bloodstone Edition of just 100 Units

4 years after the release of the Chief Disruptor Fundamental Fuzz / Distortion, KMA Machines now unleashes a unique blackout colourway Bloodstone Edition of just 100 Units

Jul 16, 2026

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12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

Oct 3, 2018

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2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

Dec 9, 2025

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25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

Mar 17, 2023

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28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

28 of the Best Compact Enclosure Compressor Pedals - 2020 Ultimate Selection

Mar 24, 2020

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12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

Jan 3, 2019

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12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

Nov 28, 2017

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A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

A Brief Hobbyist Primer on Clipping Diodes

Jul 23, 2020

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12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

Oct 9, 2018

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18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

18 of the Best Distortion Pedals for Your Consideration

Aug 27, 2017

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Best of Mini and Micro Tuner Pedals

Best of Mini and Micro Tuner Pedals

Jun 16, 2025

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Highlights from the 2026 Brighton Guitar Show and FX Expo at Brighton Racecourse

Highlights from the 2026 Brighton Guitar Show and FX Expo at Brighton Racecourse

Jul 21, 2026

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2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

2025 Best New Modulation, Pitch, Utility and Multi-FX Pedals of the Year

Dec 9, 2025

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28 of the Best Enhanced and Extended Range Compact Tube Screamer Style Overdrives

28 of the Best Enhanced and Extended Range Compact Tube Screamer Style Overdrives

Aug 10, 2022

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32 Key Guitar Effects Pedal Types - Preferred Compact Pedal per Type : 2022 Edition

32 Key Guitar Effects Pedal Types - Preferred Compact Pedal per Type : 2022 Edition

Mar 18, 2022

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JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

JHS Pedals corrects its DIY NOTADÜMBLË fumble with an improved Dual Channel V2 edition with A Box Later Boost, Presence Knob, Order Switch, and FX Loop onboard

Jul 17, 2026

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12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

12 of the Best Fuzz Face Style Pedals

Jan 4, 2018

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12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

12 Unique and Unusual Guitar Effects Pedals for Your Consideration

Nov 28, 2017

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22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

22 of the Best Klon / Klone Style Pedals - Mini, Compact, Medium and Large - 2019 Edition

Jul 23, 2019

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12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Analog Delay Pedals

Oct 3, 2018

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9 of the Best True Spring Tank Reverb Pedals

9 of the Best True Spring Tank Reverb Pedals

Feb 26, 2019

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20 of the Best Compact Marshall Style Pedals

20 of the Best Compact Marshall Style Pedals

Feb 17, 2019

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9 of the Best Guitar Synth Pedals for Your Consideration

9 of the Best Guitar Synth Pedals for Your Consideration

Jul 23, 2017

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25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

25 Iconic Guitar Body Shapes

Mar 17, 2023

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32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

32 Favourite Compact Rat Style Distortion Pedals - 2024 Ultimate Edition

Aug 30, 2024

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40 of the Best Upper Octave Fuzz Pedals - from my own collection

40 of the Best Upper Octave Fuzz Pedals - from my own collection

Mar 18, 2026

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Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Mooer's Meta FX Pedal delivers the ultimate compact genre stereo workstation experience with 3 independent firmware releases - Reverb, Delay, and Modulation, and an extended parameters touch-screen

Jun 26, 2026

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9 Practical Modern Colorsound Power Boost Style Pedals

9 Practical Modern Colorsound Power Boost Style Pedals

Aug 29, 2018

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30 Favourite Tremolo Pedals - Personal Capsule Collection

30 Favourite Tremolo Pedals - Personal Capsule Collection

Nov 22, 2024

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12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

12 of the Best Compact Bluesbreaker-style Pedals

Oct 9, 2018

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12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

12 of the Best Uni-Vibe Style Pedals

Jan 3, 2019

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