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Electro-Harmonix Release the Lumberjack Overdrive Pedal

Electro-Harmonix Release the Lumberjack Overdrive Pedal

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With the new Lumberjack, Electro-Harmonix set out to rethink overdrive pedal design and this logarithmic OD breaks all of the rules to deliver distortion with a character that’s uniquely EHX.

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal Review

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal Review

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I bought the BOSS SD-1 as an alternative overdrive pedal to the Tubescreamer type. The SD-1 uses asymmetric clipping (as opposed to the symmetrical clipping on a Tubescreamer-type overdrive) and  Full Article »

Electro-Harmonix Release the CMOS Hot Tubes Overdrive

Electro-Harmonix Release the CMOS Hot Tubes Overdrive

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Originally released in 1978, the EHX Hot Tubes was designed to replicate the organic overdrive of a vintage tube amp. The reissue Hot Tubes is a faithful re-creation of the  Full Article »

The Legend of The Klon Centaur

The Legend of The Klon Centaur

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Pedals for Hire Somewhere, hidden from sight of even the most expert eye, sits Lord Lucan astride mighty Red Rum with a  Full Article »

Black Cat Pedals Announce the OD-Boost

Black Cat Pedals Announce the OD-Boost

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Boutique effects pedal manufacturer Black Cat Pedals are pleased to announce the release of the OD-Boost, a dual channel overdrive/boost pedal that combines the Black Cat OD-1 with a clean  Full Article »

MXR Distortion+ Pedal Review

MXR Distortion+ Pedal Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Arvin I have always been attracted to the MXR brand since I first started listening to Ozzy Osbourne and my personal guitar  Full Article »

TECH 21 Character Series “Leeds” Overdrive Pedal Review

TECH 21 Character Series “Leeds” Overdrive Pedal Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Vim I own a Laney LC30 tube amp which I like a lot, but it is relatively heavy and I don’t want  Full Article »

Electro-Harmonix – Double Muff (Large Original) Distortion Pedal Review

Electro-Harmonix – Double Muff (Large Original) Distortion Pedal Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Johna Burns Initially, I was looking for an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. The Big Muff is widely known and accepted into guitarists pedal  Full Article »

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Review

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Joaovlribeiro When I started playing guitar I remember being a huge fan of the Chili Peppers who by that time had as  Full Article »

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal Review

Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Stephen Scelfo I bought the Boss SD-1 because I needed something to boost my solos.

1970’s Colorsound Overdriver Pedal Review

1970’s Colorsound Overdriver Pedal Review

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This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Paul Limb My original pedal, found in the bargain bin at Carsbro sound centre in late 70’s. Possibly the best pedal in  Full Article »

Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal Review

Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal Review

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The Digitech Hardwire CM-2 Tube Overdrive features two usable gain modes and a flexible EQ, all housed in a rugged enclosure, producing a good quality sound at an affordable price.

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