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Van Nuys, CA (July 5, 2016) -- The all new RCB-V2, inspired by the Scott Henderson RCB-SH model, now comes with an added gain channel for even fatter tones with a super transparent 20dB+ clean boost. The adjustable +-15dB two-band active EQ allows players to dial in their sound with pinpoint accuracy and adds a…
Lutz, FL (July 1, 2016) -- The Gator American-Made, GPB Series Aluminum Pedalboard is now center stage with the release of a new 32" x 17" model that is also available in white. The GPB-XBAK pedalboard's ‘C’ Shape, angled design, and increased pedal surface provides enough space to customize your setup to include up to…
Cumming, GA (July 1, 2016) -- The Amptweaker Jr. Distortion series has been expanded to include bass versions. Introducing the Bass TightDrive Jr, Bass TightRock Jr, and Bass TightMetal Jr. Each mini Phase 90-sized pedal has the same features as its guitar counterparts, with the tone and tight controls shifted down an octave for bass…
It's no secret that overdrive pedals are a necessity and staple of worship guitar tone. I have played a ton of different ones over the years and thought, hey, why don't I do an all time favorites list of our favorite overdrive pedals. I have to give you a heads up that this list is not exhaustive.…
Summer NAMM 2016 -- Providing expression control of pedal parameters is becoming de rigueur for modern stompboxes, but Ernie Ball has gone one further by merging overdrive and delay effects with on-the-fly treadle control. Building on the idea set about by the MVP volume/boost, the Expression Overdrive promises valve-like overdrive right up to gain-laden lead tones, with settings…
Mount Laurel, NJ (June 28, 2016) -- It’s summertime and two companies have teamed up to breed a swarm of noisemakers to the effects world. Greyfly combines Electro-Faustus’ Blackfly spring-activated noise generator with Fuzzrocious’ Grey Stache fuzz. The pedal can be used as a standalone effect from each company or combined to elevate one’s noise…
Athens, GA (June 27, 2016) -- Carrying forward the momentum from last year’s Summer NAMM “Best In Show” buzz, Greer Amps has released an octave fuzz monster, the Super Hornet. The Super Hornet has been a long time in the making…at least in Nick’s mind. Based on one very special Foxx Tone Machine in Nick’s…
Nashville, TN (June 25, 2016) -- Famous for its noiseless clean sustain, Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone stands out as a uniquely powerful guitar effect in the crowded world of compressor pedals. Ushering in a new generation of futuristic analog technology, the Philosopher's Tone Micro delivers all of the parallel optical compression and unrivaled sustain of the…
Foxon, CT (June 24, 2016) -- Black Cat Pedals is pleased to announce the Monster K-Fuzz stompbox, the latest edition of the veteran pedal maker's uniquely hotrodded version of the '60s Kay Fuzztone. The new Monster K-Fuzz stompbox boasts all the bells and whistles features of previous version in a pedalboard friendly enclosure at a…
Salt Lake City, UT (June 24, 2016) -- DigiTech by Harman today introduced the Nautila guitar effect pedal, a new multi-voice chorus and flanger stompbox that enables guitarists to explore a wide range of fresh and innovative modulation sounds. Players can generate up to four chorus or eight flanger voices simultaneously, and then use the…
Costa Mesa, CA (June 21, 2016) -- Carrying on from where Quilter’s popular Tone Block 200 left off, the Tone Block 201 expands upon the value and feature set from the pedalboard standpoint. A highly anticipated expansion of the Tone Block’s capabilities delivers a 5-way voicing Switch, Hi-cut, along with the gain, Tri-Q Contour control,…
Los Angeles, CA (June 21, 2016) -- Boss (Booth 923) is demoing the VE-8 Acoustic Singer, a complete preamp and effects solution for performing singer/songwriters who play acoustic guitar. The VE-8 provides studio-quality voice and guitar processing plus real-time harmonies and looping in one compact package. Easy to transport and intuitive to use, the VE-8…