Decibel Eleven Hot Stone Deluxe - "Decibel Eleven Hot Stone Deluxe ."
I got tired of using a power strip on my pedalboard, so I got the Decibel Eleven Hot Stone Deluxe to power my foot pedals and a Decibel Loop Expander . Each outlet is shielded and isolated , so no…
DigiTech 2112 Studio Guitar System - "Digitech 2112 SGS ... AWESOME !!!!"
I used to use a Eleven Rack and I was happy with it and had to learn to live with the digital sound . One day, after I got my tax return, I decided to treat my self to some new gear. I went into a s…
Crate PowerBlock - "Crate Power Block was ahead of its time ."
The Crate Power Block can be use in Monophonic mode at 150 watts at 8 ohms or in Stereo at 75 watts at 4 ohms. On the front of the CPB, are the Gain, Treble, Mid and Bass knobs, an Input plug and He…
Crate DX212 - "Still thinking about this gem years later"
Possibly the most fun I’ve had on gigs was with this thing. Not as good as a great tube amp, and technology has come a long way but it did what it claimed perfectly. The models it had were spot on in…
Fender Princeton 65 - "65w Fender Princeton combo amp"
I dated a divorced lady whose ex husband bought guitars and amps but couldn't play a note. When they split up he left this amp behind. No knowing it's true value I gave her the £100 she wanted for …
KSR Amplification Vesta - "Three Channels, Unique Voicings, and with a Thick and Robust Amp-Like Sound"
One-hundred percent made in the USA, KSR’s VESTA preamp brings forward incredible amp tones that only require a cab or IR to sound fantastic. I’ll address the sound more, and later on (also check out…
Hufschmid Guitars Walnut Special - "Unique Creation by a Master"
The Hufschmid Walnut Special is one of the most unique guitars I have owned. This is my 12th Hufschmid Guitar and the 5th with Alumitone deathbucker pickups. My amp use with these incredible guitars…
FOMOfx Virtual Jeff Pro - "Virtual Tremolo/Whammy for Guitar+"
Do you have a favorite guitar and wished it had a tremolo bridge? Do you have a guitar with such a bridge, but you find you are always tuning it after some whammy escapades? How about an instrument …
LiberaToe BearAss - "Dual Channel with Fuzz, Compression & Sustain options"
BearAss works for rhythm, lead, and bass guitars, primarily (e.g., certainly you can use the Compressor for vocals or the Fuzz for instruments). There are three aspects to this pedal, including Fuzz,…
Hufschmid Guitars 2mm Torlon 4203 - "Torlon 4203 : The Unbending"
I am lucky enough to own many plectrums Patrick HUFSCHMID made, in various sizes, shapes, thicknesses and materials. All of them are of the highest quality, speaking of craftsmanship, finish, and of …
Ibanez SZ520QM - "Great feeling guitar "
I haven't had the sz520 long, but it feels great! Very smooth and fast. I bought it used for 300 bucks. It sounds really decent. No complaints. The finish on it looks great. Especially considering it…
Hagerman Amplification Tsar Face - "Even Bias with real Soviet-Era Transistors"
For those who dislike fuzz or may be looking for an alternative, the TSAR FACE is an option. This is a low-gain germanium PNP transistor-based fuzz with a unique circuit design. Using two Soviet-era …
Hagerman Amplification Half Watt - "Big amp sound in a small package"
If you are a tube snob, then the Hagerman Half-Watt is an ideal practice and studio recording amp. This is a cleanish amp, although it has some growl and burn when cranked or when playing hard, runni…
Sonicake Matribox - "High-Quality Sounds on a Budget"
Of all the budget multi-effects modelers, the MATRIBOX is my favorite, and I would venture to say that some of the guitar tones (particularly hi-gain) sound impressive. They are ‘dry’ and sound decen…
Driftwood Amplifiers Purple Nightmare Preamp - "2W Amp + Preamp with Killer Tones from Rock to Metal"
Now and again, gear comes along that blows me away, and I am sure others have had that experience. The Purple Nightmare Preamp (based on Driftwood Amp’s flagship Purple Nightmare head) follows suit w…