Destination Bump
OPTION 5 DESTINATION BUMP What We Say: The Destination Bump is a clean boost offering from Option 5 that seems simple and straight to the point. I like the idea of the small trim-pot which can’t be knocked by your foot or accidentally tweaked some other way, a page perhaps taken from...
Clean Boost
BOB BURT CLEAN BOOST What We Say: First off, sorry for the poor picture it is the only one I could find! Bob Burt is a respected cabinet maker in America who has branched out into the effects pedal market. The Clean Boost is said to be that, a clean...
Overdrive
BOB BURT OVERDRIVE What We Say: Bob Burt is a respected cabinet maker in America who has branched out into the effects pedal market. The Overdrive is said to be reminiscent of a Tubescreamer, Xotic RC Booster and even the famed Landgraff Overdrive! These seem to be VERY rare and not a...
Xotic BB Preamp MB [Part 2]
Part 2 of a demo of the fantastic BB Preamp...
Xotic BB Preamp MB [Part 1]
Part 1 of a demo of the fantastic BB Preamp...
Capacitors
If your going to get serious about DIY and want to start designing your own circuits and mods, it is really useful to know what each component does and how it does it. This is just a short guide on how I have come to understand capacitors. What Is It? A capacitor...
Kamikaze
DEDALO KAMIKAZE What We Say: Dedalo are a small company making hand-built effects from Argentina. The Kamikaze is, simply put, a dirt box. It has a toggle switch for a smooth, creamy, FET-based overdrive and to that overdrive you can add some symmetrical clipping (courtesy of LEDs) to take you...
Jaden Rose Guitars
I know that DirtBox does not normally feature guitars, but I will make an exception this time! Jaden Rose Guitars is a one-man-band type of setup, ALL of the work is done in-house by fantastic UK based luthier, Jaden Rose. His guitars are of the highest possible quality and feel...
