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{Custom Shop} AC Booster Comp

XOTIC EFFECTS {CUSTOM SHOP} AC BOOSTER COMP What We Say: This is the second model from the Xotic Effects ‘Custom Shop’ which is designed to provide tone-hungry players with a little extra by including more options than in their standard pedal range. The AC Booster Comp is based on the...
Posted 03 Sep 2010 | Xotic Effects | 0 Comments

unLimiTeD

BARBER UNLIMITED What We Say: Barber have released a very limited run (fifty-five!) of their LTD pedal this time with slightly more gain available. A few circuit tweaks too make this sound like more than just a marketing gimmick or ‘collector’s edition’ and I would love to give one a try, the...
Posted 01 Sep 2010 | Barber | 0 Comments

Paul Gilbert Fuzz Universe

MAJIK BOX PAUL GILBERT FUZZ UNIVERSE What We Say: As the name suggests the Fuzz Universe is a signature pedal designed for Paul Gilbert. Apparently Paul extensively used a modified Body Blow and Venom Boost (also from Majik Box) which he suggested should be combined into one circuit. A few tweaks later...
Posted 30 Aug 2010 | Majik Box | 0 Comments

Doug Aldrich Rocket Fuel

MAJIK BOX DOUG ALDRICH ROCKET FUEL What We Say: As the name would suggest the Rocket Fuel is a signature pedal designed for (and with) Doug Aldrich which is based on some of his legendary rack gear. It is essentially an overdrive and boost in one box and sounds pretty...
Posted 30 Aug 2010 | Majik Box | 0 Comments

Body Blow

MAJIK BOX BODY BLOW What We Say: The Body Blow from Majik Box appears to be based on the ubiquitous 808 tubescreamer circuit, but I can’t be sure without confirmation. If it is there are plenty of mods here and a selectable clipping stage that goes between a more modern sounding LED...
Posted 30 Aug 2010 | Majik Box | 2 Comments

Venom Boost

MAJIK BOX VENOM BOOST What We Say: A simple looking one-knob clean boost offering from Majik Box. It is described as having low-noise operation and being totally transparent just boosting your signal cleanly, and with plenty of volume! What They Say: ”…The ultimate clean boost. Simple one knob operation, allowing...
Posted 30 Aug 2010 | Majik Box | 1 Comment

Black ’65 Overdrive

WAMPLER BLACK ’65 OVERDRIVE What We Say: The Black ’65 is designed to emulate the classic Fender Black Face amps that are eternally popular. It is said to be somewhere between a Timmy and a Zendrive, which immediately sparked my attention, and has a three way switch for selecting either...
Posted 25 Aug 2010 | Wampler | 0 Comments

Brent Mason Hot Wired Distortion

WAMPLER BRENT MASON HOT WIRED DISTORTION What We Say: The Hot Wire Overdrive/Distortion was designed for and with session player Brent Mason. According to Wampler this one reacts better to your touch and style than any other pedal out there today, it’s a bold claim! What They Say: ”…I have been...
Posted 25 Aug 2010 | Wampler | 0 Comments

Ecstasy Overdrive

WAMPLER ECSTASY OVERDRIVE What We Say: The Ecstasy Overdrive is Brian’s take on the ‘Dumble in a Box’ pedals that are out there. Needless to say he went for a smooth, warm, buttery overdrive that sounds and FEELS just right. The Ecstasy is far from a one trick pony though as...
Posted 25 Aug 2010 | Wampler | 0 Comments

Plexidrive British Overdrive

WAMPLER PLEXIDRIVE BRITISH OVERDRIVE What We Say: The Plexidrive British Overdrive is, you guessed it, designed to emulate the tones of cranked up Marshall Plexis! Wampler designed this one as a cross-breed between a JTM 45 and a Marshall 18 and everyone using one apparently say it is a pretty accurate emulation....
Posted 25 Aug 2010 | Wampler | 0 Comments