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MXR M-69 Prime Distortion

MXR M-69 Prime Distortion

ShadyDave May 14, 2013 0

From something old(ish) and blue to something new: Released this week the MXR M-69 Prime Distortion is focussed toward more vintage distortion tones with a great dynamic response. With 100% analogue construction, low-noise op

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Fulltone Full-drive II Mosfet

Fulltone Full-drive II Mosfet

ShadyDave May 14, 2013 0

Whilst the venerable and revered TS-9 remains first choice for many guitar players, the Fulltone Full-Drive II seeks to refine and expand upon that foundation and provide more features such as switchable clipping modes

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Tanabe Dumkodo

Tanabe Dumkodo

ShadyDave May 13, 2013 0

Perhaps the only Abalone-covered pedal we are aware of this has been a secret weapon in some pedal arsenals including the world-renowned Robben Ford. With 3 distinct modes (Marshall/Dumkodo/Dumble) and designed for single coil

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T-Rex Tonebug Totenschlager

T-Rex Tonebug Totenschlager

ShadyDave May 13, 2013 0

With but 3 faders and a simple two-knob design in an unprepossessing black box the Totenschlager may give you pause but overcome your natural reluctance and embrace a fabulous pedal which whilst designed ostensibly for

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Carl Martin TOD High Gain Overdrive – coming soon

Carl Martin TOD High Gain Overdrive – coming soon

ShadyDave May 12, 2013 0

A re-release of a little known pedal (the “Dizzy Drive”) this high-gain stomp with a small footprint manages to improve on the original with a fatter tone and modern construction – we can’t wait

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Rocktron Third Angel Distortion

Rocktron Third Angel Distortion

ShadyDave May 11, 2013 0

Part of Rocktron’s Boutique series of pedals, the Third Angel is a balls-out pedal designed for metal of all types but contrary to your expectations, this is far from unmusical and brash. Even whilst

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Gibson Release Frank Zappa SG ‘Roxy’

Gibson Release Frank Zappa SG ‘Roxy’

Adji May 11, 2013 0

Gibson have painstakingly recreated Zappa’s famous ‘Roxy’ guitar, a modified SG Special. Initial reports show the price to be over three thousand dollars but we await confirmation. Read more about Roxy by clicking below

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A/DA APP-1 Preamp Pedal

A/DA APP-1 Preamp Pedal

ShadyDave May 11, 2013 0

Continuing with our brief look at guitar preamp pedals I shall take you briefly back in time to the early 90′s and the ADA MP-1 preamp as used by….too many guitarists to easily mention!

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Electro-Harmonix Epitome

Electro-Harmonix Epitome

ShadyDave May 10, 2013 0

Absolutely staggering. Stereo flanging and chorus, beautiful reverb, polyphonic octaves and all wrapped up in the usual amazingly high quality Electro-Harmonix enclosure. I am absolutely lost for words as how smooth, lush and immersive

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ISP Theta Preamp Pedal

ISP Theta Preamp Pedal

ShadyDave May 10, 2013 0

Continuing on with the theme of preamp pedals, this awe-inspiring piece of solid state craftsmanship is the Theta Preamp Pedal by ISP. Incorporating their famous Decimator noise reduction, providing up to 160db(!) of gain

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