7 Best Boost Pedals (2023) Serious Tone Enhancement
We check out the best boost pedals on the market today, including some rad pedals from MXR, EHX and J. Rockett!
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7 Best Klon Clones (2023) Centaur Tones at Pony Prices!
If you want that Klon Centaur sound but can’t afford $$$$, check out our list of the best klon clones on the market today!
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7 Best Fuzz Pedals (2023) – Hendrix in a box!
Our guide to the best fuzz peals for all budgets runs you through a variety of options, from germanium to silicon transistors and beyond!
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7 Best Compressor Pedals (2023) for punchy cleans!
We round up the Best Compressor Pedals on the market today, and find you can give your clean tone punch at any price point!
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7 Best Distortion Pedals (2023) For Classic Rock, Metal and More
One thing is for sure – the best distortion pedals on the market today can give you a lot of gain for not too much money!
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Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor Review (2023)
We check out the new Universal Audio Max Preamp and Dual Compressor, a premium price, but definitely a premium product.
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7 Best Volume Pedals (2023) Smooth Swells, No Tone Loss
We run down the 7 best volume pedals for all budgets that give you smooth sweeps across the range without affecting your tone!
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5 Best RAT Clones and Buyer’s Guide, 2023 Edition
The best ProCo Rat clones don’t just copy the sound and function of the classic distortion pedal, they improve on it. Here’s 5 of the best.
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7 Best Distortion Pedals For Metal (2023) Bring on the Chug!
The best distortion pedals for metal can turn even the tamest amp into a snarling beast – check out our roundup to learn about our favorites!
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7 Best Guitar Preamp Pedals (2023) with Great Tone
The best preamp pedals mean you can leave your amp at home! Imagine the freedom, and the amount of stage it frees up!
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Guide to Preamp Pedals – What Are They and Do You Need One?
What is a preamp pedal? Do I need a preamp pedal? How do you use a preamp pedal? These questions and more – answered!
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7 Best Clean Boost Pedals (2023) – No Hiss, Pure Bliss
We take a look at 7 of the best clean boost pedals on the market today – allowing you to get all the boost with none of the noise!
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Behringer CS400 Compressor Sustainer Review (2023)
We check out Behringer’s CS400 compression sustainer pedal – a great option if you don’t want to splash out but still want the sound.
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Behringer TO800 Tube Overdrive Review (2023) Can This Bargain Overdrive Pedal Scream Like an Ibanez?
We take a look at Behringer’s budget contender to the TS808’s crown as best vintage tube overdrive pedal.
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Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz Review 2023 – Is This The Pedal FZ-2 Fans Have Been Waiting For?
We check out one of Behringer’s most popular pedals – the SF300 Super Fuzz, a popular pedal for Big Muff/FZ-2 fans on a budget.
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7 Best Overdrive Pedals (2023) For Every Budget!
In our overview of the best overdrive pedals on the market today, we find there are killer pedals at every price point!
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Donner Dumbal Drive Pedal Review (2023)
Donner’s Dumbal Drive aims to get you the price of a high end amp in a budget end pedal. Check out our review to find out more!
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Amplitube X-Drive Distortion Review (2023) A Huge Variety of Tones in a Tiny Package
If you want all of the drive, compression and distortion pedals of Amplitube in a box to sit on your pedalboard, check out the X-Drive!
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What is the Difference Between Volume Pedals and Expression Pedals?
We explain the key differences between volume pedals and expression pedals, how to use them and where they go in your chain.
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Donner Dark Horizon Crunch Distortion Pedal Review [2023]
In our Donner Dark Horizon Crunch Distortion Pedal Review, we find a pretty decent pedal with one major shortcoming.
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What Overdrive pedal does Steve Vai use?
One of the most innovative guitarists of all time, Steve Vai is known for everything from being in Frank Zappa’s band to popularizing the seven string guitar. We discuss some of his pedal choices.
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Do you put a compressor before or after Wah?
In the first of our series on individual pedal order, we look at how swapping wah and compressor in the signal chain will alter your final sound. Conventional wisdom says wah first – but what happens if you go the other way with it?
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