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[caption id="attachment_2232" align="alignright" width="300"] MXR M152 Micro Flanger Pedal @ $88.99[/caption] In the world of music, a guitar player’s tone is only as limited as his imagination – or his wallet. With the benefits of material progression and the sheer amount of leeway we are afforded thanks to the digital revolution, effects that were once a product of meticulous in-studio-only manipulations can now be used live with the simple stomp of a switch. Delay for example was originally a studio trick in which the effect was achieved by using tape loops and improvising on reel-to-reel magnetic recording systems. By shortening or lengthening the loop of tape and adjusting the read and write heads, the nature of the delayed echo could be controlled. Flanger on the other hand – which can be heard on such classic songs such as Heart’s “Barracuda” and Van Halen’s “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love” – was created by recording a track on two synchronized tapes and periodically slowing one tape by pressing the edge of its reel known as the “flange.” Many describe this as a “jet plane” or “spaceship” sound. Anyways, what was once relegated as strictly in-studio is now yours for the taking thanks to the massive amount of guitar effects pedals around today and since we are speaking of the flanger in particular, especially for those unfamiliar with the effect, why not try out the MXR Micro Flanger? Overall, the pedal’s straight forward and easy-to-use controls make it a perfect addition for those looking for an inexpensive but solid entry into the sound of the flanger as well as a great purchase for those veterans out there looking for a reliable addition to their effects chain. Read on and find out what the MXR Micro Flanger is all about. Continue reading →

Radial Engineering Ltd. has just announced the Elevator, a unique buffer and power booster designed to augment the performance of small 'class-A' amplifiers while providing larger amps with a more consistent tone. Radial President Peter Janis explains: "Over the past several years, the Radial Switchbone has become a favorite ABY switcher for a number of toneaholics including Derek Trucks. Interestingly...

MXR M148 Micro Chorus Guitar Pedal When it comes to effects pedals, you have your certain staples depending on what kind of sound you’re going for. One of the more diverse effects in terms of style execution is the chorus pedal, used heavily in pop heavy rock. Think of ‘80s new wave like the Bangles or the power ballads...

TC Electronic PolyTune2 @ $99.99 When the original PolyTune tuner pedal was released back in 2010, it quickly became a fan favorite amongst guitarists. With its key features such as polyphonic tuning, bright LED matrix with auto dimming, a tuning magnet which slowed the needle as guitarist approached the correct pitch and mono/poly technology that sensed whether guitarists played one...

BBE Windowpane Fuzz @ $119.99 Like a lizard on a window pane… Earlier this year, the guys over at BBE released a slew of brand new and redesigned pedals. We’ve already taken a look at two of these new pedals in the last couple of weeks – the Blacksmith Distortion and G Screamer – and now we’re ready to take...