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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Fredric Effects are pleased to announce the Golden Eagle, a new take on a highly sought-after boutique overdrive.
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 »
Lightning Boy Audio (LBA) recently announced the latest addition to its pedal FX line, the Lightning Boy tube drive pedal.
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 »
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 »
This review was submitted by Guitar Jar contributor: Stephen Scelfo I bought the Boss SD-1 because I needed something to boost my solos.
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 »
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.