LiberaToe BearAss (dual) - "Great Flexibility In Sound and Tone Sculpting. "
LiberaToe’s BearAss is a true-bypass multi-functional pedal chock full of features and uses, for both guitar and bass. It is a Fuzz and Compressor/Sustainer with some very decent flexibility; the Fuz…
LiberaToe Proud Addams - "All analog distortion & filter with a wide range of tone possibilities"
If you’re looking for a unique Distortion that bites, yet cleans up very well, Proud Addams may be the ticket. And if you wanted to add in a Filter with vocoder characteristics (for that cocked wah s…
Pedal Mob HwaCha Distortion - "Nasty Distortion that Cleans Up Incredibly Well"
HwaCha Distortion is a true bypass pedal by the South Korean company Pedal Mob. It derives its name from a weapon described as ‘an arm shooting many arrows at once, used from the 15th through 17th ce…
Pedal Mob Choir Master Chorus - "Classic Chorus that sounds great as a Doubler"
Choir Master Chorus is one of four Pedal Mob pedals (S. Korea) I plan to review. Three things that stand out with this company is pricing, simplicity and quality of standards. Pricing is very reasona…
Korg X-911 - "Korg X-911: A Unique Synth That Still Inspires"
I mainly use the Korg X-911 with my synths, controlled via CV/gate through a Korg SQ-1, which supports the Hz/oct standard. Occasionally, I also use it with a guitar or bass, but that’s more the exce…
Amt Electronics Tube Hall - "Impeccable sound, outdated ergonomics"
Made in Russia in the early 2000s, it comes equipped with a 6N2P-EV tube, which I have no intention of replacing. I might consider getting an adapter to try out my European and American NOS vintage t…
Electro-Harmonix Tube Zipper - "A gem for the patient—or the already seasoned"
I received this pedal just a few days ago, and where to start? Equipped with two Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH tubes, it's undoubtedly the wildest pedal I've ever owned. It quickly became my favorite. I t…
Joyo R-20 King Of Kings - "Always on the pedalboard!"
This overdrive pedal is quite remarkable for its price. It offers great flexibility with a range of sounds from a slight crunch to a more pronounced overdrive, which is handy for various playing styl…
Pearl PH-03 - "Versatile, robust, musical!"
The Pearl PH-03 is a compact and versatile phaser pedal, known for delivering a classic analog phasing sound with a modern twist. It's often appreciated for its affordability and quality, offering a …
M-Vave Elemental Delay - "How much? Say again???"
The M-Vave Elemental Delay is MY pedal of the month after numerous vintage gear orders. Its compact size and solid build inspire confidence as soon as you hold it, perfect for a minimalist pedalboard…
Korg Pme-40x - "The sound of the eighties in a tank format, no more, no less!"
I use it with guitars and synthesizers. In summary: Practical modular system: you can choose and organize the effects however you want. Typical sounds from the era, with a blend of analog and …
LiberaToe Abby Normal - "Timmy + Screamer Dual OD with Stacking"
What do you get when you combine a Timmy with a Screamer? Well, something very Abby Normal. This dual channel overdrive, created as a joint project by Vogart Audio and Liberatoe, integrates not only…
LiberaToe Grit-n-Grime - "An Overdrive that Combines 1981 + OCD - Thick, full and with plenty of stacking gain"
Grit-n-Grime is a second overdrive combo pedal I have reviewed from the Vogart Audio & Liberatoe collaboration. Without exception, this pedal is impressive in its quality sound and combination stacki…
LiberaToe Keepit Lemon - "Blues Breaker + Hot Cake in One"
In a collaboration, Vogart Audio and Liberatoe engineered KEEPIT LEMON, a dual overdrive that offers the flavors of a BluesBreaker and Hot Cake drives, which you also can stack for a big gain-stage r…
MXR M104 Distortion+ - "Should stay in 70-ies"
I was looking for a distortion pedal to get some sound from 80ies. After watching couple of videos on youtube i decided to buy that MXR pedal. Surprisingly it have correct and good distortion upto fu…
Carl Martin Tone Tweaker - "Transparent High-Voltage Boost with 3-Band EQ for Customized Tone Shaping"
Tone Tweaker is another solid hit from Carl Martin, consisting of a three-band EQ and a 12dB Boost. It’s one of those always on (or almost always on) pedals, as it allows you to shape your tone in di…
Hagerman Amplification 12AX7 Overdriver - "A tube-driven, warm, thick, crunch drive with amp-like behavior"
NOTE: This review and video demo are for both the EF86 BOOSTER and the 12AX7 OVERDRIVER. Hagerman Amplification knocked the ball out of the park on these two pedals, and for several reasons. First…
Hagerman Amplification EF86 Booster - "Ultra-clean, warm tube boost with big headroom"
NOTE: This review and demo video are for both the EF86 BOOSTER and the 12AX7 OVERDRIVER. Hagerman Amplification knocked the ball out of the park on these two pedals, and for several reasons. First…
Sondery Distortion - "Quality thick distortion at an unbeatable price"
Inexpensive pedals are a hit or miss, but when I saw the Sondery Distortion on sale, on Amazon.ca, for $23.99, I couldn’t resist. I also heard a few videos on this product, and they had me sold. This…
Hagerman Amplification Gamma Radiation - "Thick, meaty, and with a growl"
If you’re looking to go from medium to high-gain, Gamma Radiation is a choice pedal. If you want your distortion to have thick, grainy and robust characteristics, then Gamma Radiation may further ser…
LiberaToe Lost Gerbil - "A Screaming Rat that can stack OD + Distortion"
Lost Gerbil is the latest dual-channel pedal from Liberatoe, and it combines a classic combo – The top selling overdrive and distortion that were released in 1979. On the red channel is a screamer of…
Driftwood Amplifiers Heavy Hatchet - "Thick, full and amp-like, with a lot of features!"
From classic rock to modern metal, Driftwood Amp’s Heavy Hatchet delivers a wide range of tonal qualities, and with a host of options. There are two ways of running Heavy Hatchet (and with 200 mA sta…
Line 6 POD Express Guitar - "High Quality Sounds & Options"
There are so many features behind the Pod Express that I will not cover how to access, save presets, etc., since the manual and instructional videos are available. However, I will begin with the soun…
Hagerman Amplification Neoklon - "Modern Take on the Klon"
The myth and scarcity of an original Klon has made it legend in the gear industry. I don’t get it… since it’s a particular flavor of drive, but has sold in recent times for upward of $5,000 USD… but …
This Heavy Earth Flesh Rot v2 - "A Distortion to Melt Your Face Off!"
Brutal pedals are fun, and if so brutal that they necessitate a clean amp, then all the better! I contacted Shea over at This Heavy Earth, about his most brutal, and FLESH ROT v2 was the recommendat…
