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Kasha Chime Chorus In The Database
A promising new chorus pedal from Kasha has been added into the database.
The Reviews Archive
Just a quick note to say that the old, text based reviews have been copied into the ‘Reviews Archive’ under ‘Features.’ I figured some people may still find these useful.
DirtBox TV
DirtBox TV is the new look and newly independent YouTube channel. We are aiming to have much more regular content and a whole host of other stuff. A full listing of when each 'episode' will be launched is coming soon.
Young Pedals In The Database
The unique Young Pedals have now been added to the database.
New Greedtone Pedals
Greedtone, makers of the much heralded (and seemingly hard to find) Overdrive pedal, have just released several new effects into their lineup.
Providence Now In The Database
The mighty Providence effects have been added to the database.
H&K Added To The Database
The Hughes & Kettner current range of effects is up in the database. Some great stuff amongst these!
RockBox Added To The Database
Just a note to say that the current RockBox range of effects have been added to the database.
Bob Burt GR8T Distortion Released
Bob has just informed me that his Distortion pedal is finally ready. After month and months of design, tweaking and prototyping the Bob Burt GR8T Distortion is ready!
A Note About The Database
Just to say that the way the new database is implemented means that new pedal additions will NOT show up on the homepage...
DirtBox Is Back!
Hey guys, after around a month of inactivity DirtBox is now back, and with some cool new features. Firstly (and most noticeably) is the new Pedal Database. I don’t want to spend too much time typing a full description (just go and check it out, it’s VERY easy to...
FuzzBoxGirl
Gratuitous Nudity?: Check Sexy Accent?: Check FUZZ!?: Check She has it all then. Seriously, this made me laugh when I first saw this earlier, in a good way. Just a woman demoing some FX pedals really, but it does make a pleasant change from the overweight, ginger guy (much like...
June Competition Still Going
You still have around a week to get your entries in. There have been a few videos submitted and they are great, stiff competition there! Not many people have entered the forum / pedalboard based contest so there is a great chance of winning in that one. Check the...
Pedals For Hire
Here is and idea that will have thinking: ‘Why the hell didn’t I come up with this?’ Such a simple concept, but such a great idea. Pedals For Hire is a website that offers week long loans of sought after pedals for a small fee. This is perfect for...
New Klon Information
This post has been doing the rounds the past week. No-one is sure of its authenticity but I thought I would post it up anyway. ”Hi – Thanks for your inquiry. As of this date, June 10, 2011, the re-design of the original Klon overdrive unit – the out-of-production...
Benado Effects: Your New PedalBoard?
Whilst the idea of the analogue multi-FX unit is nothing new I don’t think I have seen it done to quite this extent and with results this good. Benado Effects recently announced their first product, an analogue multi-FX featuring Compressor, Distortion, Overdrive, Delay and Reverb which is pretty much...Last Chance For MonkeyFest Tickets
Those of you here in the UK who like guitars, why are you not at MonkeyFest already?! This is the last week to buy tickets to what will be an awesome festival of shred, tuition, meat and beer! Seriously, this is going to be one awesome event headline by...
Bob Burt Pedals Now In Stock!
That’s right; the INCREDIBLE Bob Burt Clean Boosts and Overdrives are now in stock. These are some of the best pedals I have ever used (and I’m not just feeding you a load of marketing, these are still on my board!) and some of the highest scoring on DirtBox....
Three Custom Drives Now In Stock!
You all know how much I love the Valvette Custom Drive, and I often get questions about it. Well now you can finally own one! Valvette have sent me their three remaining pedals (serials 43, 44 and 46) and these are the last to be produced for a while. Whilst Valvette...Recent Downtime
Apologies for the recent downtime that has lasted around 48 hours. This was due to an update needing to be done (in order to correct the issues with video playback) and resulted in a whole site crash. Certain parts had to be re-uploaded and others were not displaying correctly....
June Competition Now Live!
It’s competition time! This time up for grabs is the TC Electronic Mojo Mojo Overdrive and Dark Matter Distortion! Thanks to TC for their generosity in sending some stuff to give away. There are two simultaneous competitions running and you CAN enter both. Watch the video below for basic information and...
Bob Burt In Stock Soon
Yep, just got word from Bob Burt himself that a few pedals are on route from the USA to DirtBox in the UK. Those who have pre-ordered will be contacted within a week or so, keep your eye on the shop if you haven’t pre-ordered as these will be...May
You may have noticed few updates in the past few weeks, an unfortunately there is not many more to come for the month of May. May is a busy time when students desperately try to catch up on the work they should probably have done several weeks earlier but...
Hughes & Kettner Fan Forum
So, my favourite amp company and some of the best amps in the world (imo of course) are missing one thing…A community / forum. I asked why (and they gave their reasons in strict confidence) and asked if I could run a fan-based H&K forum. They agreed! Now, this...
MonkeyFest: Unique Guitar Festival In The UK!
Wow! It is not often I post about myself on DirtBox, but this is too cool to miss! I have been confirmed to play and teach at this year’s MonkeyFest, a guitar based music festival in its debut year, which takes place at Bisley Pavillion, Woking in July. Needless...
Suhr MegaRiot Coming This Summer!
”The MegaRiot, 3band EQ, crunch and lead modes, solo boost. Coming this summer.” That was John Suhr’s post over at TGP. I was considering finally getting a Suhr Riot over summer but I think I may wait and see what the Mega Riot has in store. It sounds like...
The Tone Manual
I stumbled across this today and didn’t know what to make of it. CAN somebody tell YOU how to achieve perfect tone or a signature sound? I doubt it, but I bet the book can help. It takes apart a guitar rig bit by bit and explains what each...
DB Now Official Distributor For Bob Burt Pedals
Bob Burt’s fantastic pedals are now available in the UK. I am pleased to announce that as of today I have become an official distributor of Bob Burt’s effects pedals in the UK and EU. Bob’s stuff is incredible, well deserved of the word ’boutique.’ I currently have several...
