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…
Hagerman Amplification Power Baby - "Tube Power Amp in a Pedal that will Enhance any Pedalboard/Amp Sim, etc."
If you find this review useful, below is a link for a Crowd Funder for Hagerman Amplification’s POWER BABY Power Amp (with a big discount until Oct 11/25). I receive no remuneration or gratuity, and …
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Amt Electronics Tube Hall - "Impeccable sound, outdated ergonomics"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…
Sound City Studio 20 - "A very well-kept British secret..."
This vintage tube amp, made in the UK, is still in excellent condition and has been well maintained by its previous owner (and me now, haha). I bought it as soon as I saw it, at a very reasonable pri…
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…
Dynacord TWEN II - "I call it the Prince...twen ;)"
Specifications Made in Germany in 1974. Tube amp with two 12AX7, two 6V6GT, and one EZ81. Original 12-inch speaker. Controls: volume, tone, tremolo intensity, tremolo speed. Pros Sound: War…
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…
Samick JAD-25 - "At this price, a discount Jazzmaster that holds up perfectly, and much more..."
What I like the most: The pickups are very, very warm, with just the right amount of aggression and musicality! The neck's finish is a treat, it's rare in this price range, and the same goes for …
Guyatone Zip GA-100 - "The little amp that doesn't have much to learn from the big ones ;-)"
Found at a ridiculously low price (€15), but it's worth much more if you go by the sound quality. In summary: It must be about 20 good watts MIJ in the 70s, maybe early 80s at most? A standar…
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 LiberaToe-6 Modular Pedalboard - "All Analog Modular Pedalboard with a Host of Features & Expandable"
I’ve been enjoying LiberaToe dual-channel pedals for a few years now, as well as their 4-pedal platform (which houses 4 modules). Recently, I reached out to the company to review the 6-pedal platform…
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…
Mooer Little Monster AC - "Just charming"
I bought it used for home purpose because it was a bargain and because I like tweaking tubes amps. My cab with a jensen CR10 was already powered by a very powerfull d class amp, I was happy with it …
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…
Cort Earth1500 - "What a find. It is a relatively close copy of a Martin D41 with outline hexagon abalone!"
It has a 43mm nut, good for finger picking. The solid wood and construction is first rate,. with no real defects after 20 or so years. The sound is excellent, a little stronger down low. Good project…
Vester MOD 800 - "Cannot tell the difference between from the Gibson ES335"
I have plated the Gibson ES335 and this plays as well and I would challenge anyone to tell the difference. I added the Bigsby. After some minor adjustments it players buttery smooth. The detail is am…
Epiphone AB Box - "Good stuff, could be better as usual"
Well, not lot to say, i use it as the first in the pedal train row. Basic, Works well, no noise. The preamp is usefull, could have been be way more powerfull. I use it on a power bank, don't know …
Carvin M22SD - "Carvin M22SD"
The previous review was perfect. The only I can add is a powerful thick Alnico 5 magnet blade, and the possibility to use 2, 3 or 4 height adjustment screws. 4 wire + shield cabling for flexible comm…
Carvin M22SD - "Carvin M22SD Review. "
These pickups are very hard to find now, since Carvin (now called Keisel) stop making them a few years back, but you can find some (rarely) used on Ebay or Reverb, but at a much higher price, these d…
