Klon pedals to use different diodes, as the original NOS supply dwindles
08 Sep in Guitar
The Klon KTR now comes with new diodes and tweaked circuit values, but can you tell the difference?
15 Results for "transparent"
Chibson USA Placebo Pedal: Literally does nothing. Or does it?
12 Jul in Guitar
The limited run Chibson USA Placebo Pedal, made by Daredevil Pedals, is the ultimate 'transparent' boutique pedal, as it does absolutely nothing!
NUX Horseman: Gold and Silver Klon pedals in one – for $69?
19 Aug 2019 in Guitar
NUX's new drive pedal, the Horseman, is based on the classic boutique Klon overdrive pedal - for way under 100 bucks. And this isn't just one Klon! It imitates both the Silver and Gold versions...
Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive: A new Klon clone by Way Huge
12 Apr 2019 in Guitar
The new Way Huge Conspiracy Theory Professional Overdrive is based on the famous Klon Overdrive pedal, possibly one of the most expensive boutique pedals around. But this new clone is a lot cheaper!
Supro Keeley Custom 1970RK guitar amp: The perfect pedal platform?
21 Sep 2018 in Guitar
The simple Supro Keeley Custom 1970RK is a 25-Watt combo tuned to work well with your pedal set-up. Is it the the perfect platform for pedals or is the price going to undermine its success?
Friedman BE50 Deluxe at NAMM 2018: New 50W boutique amp head
05 Jan 2018 in Guitar
Dave Friedman has combined some of his most famous amp circuits into one all-singing, all-dancing boutique valve amp head with plenty of options on board for tweaking your tones.
Summer NAMM 2017: Fender Custom Shop Pacific Battle Strat and Tele
15 Jul 2017 in Guitar
Inspired by the behemoth B-25 bombers of the Pacific battles, these two aviation inspired guitars actually have pieces of the plane incorporated into their design.
J Rockett Pedals’ I.Q. Compressor pedal: Cut, boost and compress
15 May 2017 in Guitar
I.Q. Compressor is a new take on compression stomp boxes, combining a 6-band EQ and compressor in a single compact pedal format. And it's got some groovy lighting.
TC Electronics debuts Hypergravity Mini Compressor and Mimic Mini Doubler pedals
28 Apr 2017 in Guitar
When your pedalboard is filling up, you might want mini versions of these two pedals, so you can squeeze more out of your guitar - enter TC's new Hypergravity Mini Compressor and Mimic Mini Doubler.
Friedman Amps (finally) ship Pink Taco and Dirty Shirley 20-Watt combos
12 Apr 2017 in Guitar
These two new combos have been hotly anticipated and should be hitting UK dealers about now.
Walrus Audio trumpet their new Warhorn Overdrive pedal
08 Mar 2017 in Guitar
New drive from the Walrus: The Warhorn is a 'mid-focused' pedal that comes with two clipping modes, and aims to give your guitar's driven tone a bit more fanfare.
J Rockett Rockaway Archer overdrive pedal – now with added EQ
21 Feb 2017 in Guitar
The now-classic Klon-style Archer overdrive gets a little extra boost with an added 6-band EQ - and a Steve Stevens graphic...
The world’s most expensive bass?
22 Aug 2016 in Guitar
OK, so it's rare. Very rare. But someone is selling this Gibson Flying V bass for a frankly ridiculously big sum of money on eBay...
Sanken’s CU-51 mic: Ugly Duckling or Swan?
22 Jul 2016 in Studio
Although the CU-51 is promised as a ‘Desert Island’ choice, the dreadful colour and design makes it look like it was found on a desert island!
Turtle Beach’s HyperSound Glass speakers deliver sound ‘beams’
24 Jun 2016 in Studio
Recently unveiled are these crazy new HyperSound speakers made of glass. As well as being visually transparent, they deliver sound in a directional beam, apparently...