The KASHA Overdrive ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!
I finally got some time to record a couple of clips of the absolutely wonderful KASHA Overdrive tonight, and I am just so blown away by how it sounds! This little box is like having 4 differently...
View ArticleOverdrive vs. Distortion
I had an interesting conversation with a friend today regarding the difference between overdrive and distortion. Talk about two terms that are bandied about interchangeably in the guitar world! If you...
View ArticleMaking My Strat Sound More Like a Strat
I love my Strat. It’s a cheapo MIM version, but it has a great sound. But ever since I started using it with the KASHA Overdrive pedal, it sounds even more like a Strat to me! I know, that sounds a...
View ArticleNew Gear: StageTrix Pedal Fastener
I wrote about StageTrix Pedal Risers awhile ago, and how they elevate the back row of your board to make your pedals more accessible. I’ve been using them since, and they really are a godsend! I did...
View ArticleHow Did I Miss This?!!! Introducing the TC Electronic Polytune!
Could this be the last tuner pedal you’ll ever need? I don’t see how I missed this! I scour the ‘net daily for new stuff, especially from companies that are known to create really high-quality stuff –...
View ArticleThis Just In: George Lynch and the Skull Crusher!!!
I announced the Skull Crusher back in September when it first came out. Based upon the KASHA overdrive (but with some upgraded wiring and electronics), it has since gotten the attention of several...
View ArticleThe KASHA Overdrive Revisited
I know, I know… I talk about this pedal A LOT, and I’ve already reviewed it a few times… (here’s the original) But I keep on discovering so many great things about this pedal that makes me want to talk...
View ArticleGear Review: VOX Time Machine Delay
Click on the picture to see an enlarged view. VOX Time Machine Delay Pedal Summary: If you’re looking for a super-quiet, dynamic and versatile delay that will cover a lot of territory, look no further....
View ArticleGear Review: BOSS RV-5 Digital Reverb
Click on the picture to see an enlarged view. BOSS RV-5 Digital Reverb Summary: No, it isn’t the be-all end-all in reverb pedals, but for what it offers as a nice, subtle reverb to add some...
View ArticleTips for Buying Your First Electric Guitar
So you’re thinking about taking the leap and buying your first electric guitar? Choosing a guitar, amp, and pedals doesn’t have to be as intimidating as it might seem. There are a few things you’ll...
View ArticleGear Review: Wicked Woody “Original” Pedal Board
Click on the picture to see an enlarged view. Wicked Woody “Original” Pedal Board Summary: Handmade with carpentry-grade wood, this is one gorgeous pedal board. Nothing like making something so...
View ArticleReview & Gig Report: Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay
While I did a “mini review” of the Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay a couple of months ago, that was in a shop in a controlled environment, and though I played it for almost an hour, there’s no better...
View ArticleGotta Love Spring Fever!
No, not the sexual kind – though we do like that – but the spring reverb kind. Specifically, I’m talking about the Tone Candy Spring Fever. I reviewed the Spring Fever back in May, and gave it a 4.5...
View ArticleGear Review: Keeley Luna Overdrive
Keeley Luna Overdrive Summary: Two-and-a-half years in the making and combining what Robert Keeley feels are the best in overdrive pedals, tube amps, and tone stacks. The Luna overdrive is the result....
View ArticleGear Review: TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic MojoMojo OverdriveSummary: This is a no-frills dirt pedal, and that’s a good thing. With toggle-switchable voicing and very responsive EQ controls, dialing in the pedal to work with your...
View ArticleGear Review: TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX
TC Helicon VoiceLive Play GTX Summary: Great vocal processing PLUS great guitar processing all in one convenient box. Pros: Superb vocal processing giving the singer powerful processing tools and very...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Circus Freak Tatooed Lady Overdrive
When I first made contact with Circus Freak Effects in mid-December, I came away from the meeting with the feeling that these guys mean business. It wasn’t enough just to create great pedals, the whole...
View ArticleGear Review: Circus Freak Tattooed Lady Overdrive
Circus Freak Tattooed Lady Overdrive Summary: Whether you’re looking for a reactive overdrive or an amp-in-a-box, this pedal delivers! Combine that with great tone, and at least for me, there’s...
View ArticleGear Review: Slash L Guitars “Katie May”
Slash L Guitars Summary: Yet another custom beauty from Perry Riggs, owner and luthier of Slash L Guitars. This amazing through-neck guitar is not only aesthetically gorgeous, it’s capable of some...
View ArticleGear Review: TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb Summary: This is a super-versatile reverb that gives you tons of flexibility with reverb tones, whether you want to add a little “grease” or slather on the ‘verb thick...
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