Effects-Pedals

  When guitar players think of boutique effects pedals, one word always seems to come to mind -- expensive. And while it's often true that these effects tend to retail at a higher price point than those from massive pedal makers (often not by much), what is lost in the dollar amount is the unique, high-quality experiences they bring. If you've been ignoring these lesser known brands, you're doing yourself and your sound a disservice as boutique effects pedals tend to be meticulously designed and feature a unique take that the big guys just don't offer. With that said, we'd like to share a few of our favorite boutique pedal brands that show their gear is well worth the price.   Continue reading →

  It can get a bit difficult trying to properly depict certain aspects of effects pedals to our newer musicians out there since much of music tends to be described in an intangible sort of manner which relies heavily the assumption of prior knowledge and personal tastes which is why we try our best to not get the pros out there the meat of the information they are looking for, but describe it in a way that players of even entry levels can comprehend. So with that in mind, one of the more complex aspects of effects pedals for newer musicians is their implementation of a signal chain.   Continue reading →

  As a huge fan of Xotic Effects guitar pedals, I was excited to finally get my hands on the new Soul Driven Boost. Released late last year in collaboration with Allen Hines, the Soul Driven is based on Xotic's highly popular AC-Comp Booster, albeit with enough tweaks to give it an entirely different feel. After putting the Soul Driven for a long drive, I can say that this is a unique little guitar pedal, made to deliver a customized experience that you won't get from a typical booster, compressor or overdrive.   Continue reading →

  Nowadays, guitarists have an innumerable amount of effects pedals they can add to their arsenal – many of which would have been only available to professional players on a huge budget. But having the effects is only one part of the equation – you have to know how to use them!   Continue reading →

  Morgan Amplification isn't a name you hear often when discussing guitar effects pedals. As their name suggests, the company's main focus is guitar tube amps. But that's not stopping the California-based manufacturer from throwing their expertise into the effects arena. I've always been a fan of effects created by manufacturers who typically dwell in other areas as their pedals tend to feature some unique wrinkles that you might not see with your average stompbox maker, so I was excited to see what Morgan Amplification had to offer. Long story short, they didn't disappoint. Read on for a closer look at the Morgan Fuzz, NKT275 Fuzz, MKII Fuzz and Morgan OD guitar effects pedals.       Continue reading →