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New Demo by Kent Toneworks of the Tree of Life Overdrive
Check out Curtis rocking out the Tree of Life overdrive on his MJT Tele with Porter Pickups through a Matchless. Be sure to subscribe to his Youtube channel here
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Gearmanndude Demo of the Tree of Life Overdrive pedal!
Here’s a great demo of the Tree of Life overdrive effect pedal by our favorite gear demo-man, Gearmanndude.
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Why Are Hand built, Handmade, Boutique and Non-Production Line Guitar Effects Pedals So Expensive?
I’ve heard this question discussed quite extensively and read LOOOOONG discussions on this topic on numerous gear forums. The questions usually starts out with someone pointing out that guitar pedals only have “… like $10 worth of parts in them. Why do builders charge in the hundreds for them?” So, if you’ve found yourself wondering…
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Ernie Ball Volume Pedal mods now available!
The Ernie Ball VP and VP Jr. are found on countless pedal boards of professionals, amateurs and everywhere between. The concept is a simple, tried and true solution to a number of guitarist needs. However, within its simplicity lay a new type of problem. That problem is of course what most guitarists have come to…
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“POP!” Goes the Effects Pedal: How to Fix That Annoying Sound
Today I figured I’d clear up something very simple. This will be short, I promise. Many times people will ask me about replacing a switch on an effects pedal because it makes a popping sound when they turn it on. They figure that the noise is coming from a cheap switch that passes that sound…
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Point to Point, PCB and Veroboard Pedal Wiring: What’s the Difference?
So there you are, staying up far too late again looking through reviews of effects pedals, watching demo videos, searching for that ONE piece that will finally put you in sonic bliss. Then, the moment you’ve feared most… the manufacturer product description. It’s no secret that most of them read like a combination of an…
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New Delay/Reverb Effects Pedal Prototype
As some of you may know, I’ve been working on a new effects pedal. It’s called the “Lini” and is a dual pedal consisting of the Liquid Reverb and a new delay circuit that has not yet been offered. I’m extremely excited about this pedal as it marries two of my favorite effects and gives…
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The Circuit Selector Switch For Your Dual Effects Pedal in Action
One thing that has always bugged me about dual pedals is that you’re forced into using the pedal the way the builder designed it. I, like a lot of players, love the freedom of rearranging pedals in my chain to seek out new sounds of inspiration. This is why I have added the optional Circuit…
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Awesome Resources for the Beginning DIY Pedal Builder
Often times people ask me, “What got you started in pedal building?” or “I’d love to try to build my own pedal but I don’t know where to start.” I figured it this would be a great chance for me to post an article showing some resources for those who want to try their hand…
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Welcome to the fold! The new Zacchaeus clean boost
So I’ve been rocking the Levon boost for a few months now. I love it. It sounds great and does exactly what I want it to do. A friend of mine asked to borrow it to push his Marshall. He came back to me and said, “I love the way this sounds. It makes my…
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