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Aqua-Puss Analog Delay

Chris — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:50:59 +0000

Here is a great video of the just re-issued Aqua-Puss Delay from Way Huge Electronics. The reissue pedal features all original specs and construction as the original Aqua Puss. This video features Scorpions' guitarist Uli Jon Roth demoing the delay through an Orange Amplification 1x12.

NEW Way Huge Electronics Aqua Puss Delay Pedal IN STOCK
US $149.95

Dunlop WHE701 Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay Box Pedal
US $114.99

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US $149.95

Way Huge Aqua Puss MKII Delay Pedal BRAND NEW!!!
US $149.99

Way Huge WHE701 Aqua Puss Mk II Effects WHE-701 NEW!
US $144.99

WAY HUGE AQUA PUSS Analog Delay Pedal Mint in Box
US $145.00

WAY HUGE AQUA-PUSS MKII ANALOG DELAY PEDAL WAYHUGE
US $149.00

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Pigtronix EP2 Envelop Filter

Chris — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:18:19 +0000

What a beautiful sound. I love my Phase90, but when this thing has both the envelope filter and phaser engaged I'm in swirly acid induced hallucination freak out heaven. I love this thing!

The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser is more than just an EP1 in a smaller box. The EP2 has been redesigned in collaboration with Howard Davis to provide the most top-notch envelope based phaser on the planet. The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser features tons of control, full frequency response, and versatility that is heretofore unmatched in the effects pedal industry. The Sensitivity knob controls the amount of signal needed to open the envelope follower while the Depth knob controls the amount of LFO modulation. The Center knob adjusts where in the audio spectrum the LFO is sweeping.

The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser features a Blend switch that blends between LFO and EF modulation as well. The usual Speed and Depth controls are present as well as a Resonance control that adjusts the amount of the effected signal that is fed back into the phaser creating deep, swooshing effects. The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser functions as both an LFO based phase effect as well as an envelope follower and can be switched back and forth with a footswitch.

The EF has switches to choose between up and down waves as well as a Staccato switch that enables the EF to track super fast notes and open on every one. The Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser has more features than a new Lexus but dont let that stop you. There are more sweet sounding effects hidden in this box that you could dream of.

New Pigtronix Envelope Phaser EP2 Guitar Pedal
US $249.00

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US $249.00

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US $249.00

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US $249.00

PIGTRONIX EP2 ENVELOPE FILTER EFFECT PEDAL
US $249.00

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US $249.00

Pigtronix EP2 Envelope Phaser
US $249.00

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MXR M116 Fullbore Metal Review

Chris — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:59:40 +0000

Peter at i heart guitar gets all the fun toys to review. Here he has the new MXR M116 Fullbore Metal and has done a great review.

Apparently these pedals are favoured by the worlds mostest brutals guitarist Skwisgaar Skwigelf (if you don't know who I'm talking about see the second clip below), and judging by this video I can see why. This thing is as subtle as a palette of bricks to the gonads!

MXR M-116 Fullbore Metal Distortion Pedal (Full Bore)
US $99.99

MXR M116 Fullbore Metal Distortion Pedal
US $99.99

MXR FullBore Full Bore M116 Distortion Guitar Pedal NEW
US $99.95

MXR M116 FULLBORE METAL DISTORTION EFFECTS PEDAL NEW
US $99.99

Jim Dunlop MXR M116 Fullbore Metal Distortion Pedal NEW
US $99.99

MXR M-116 Fullbore Metal Distortion pedal NEW FREE ship
US $99.99

MXR M116 Fullbore Metal Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
US $99.95

Dunlop MXR M116 Fullbore Metal Distortion Guitar Pedal
US $99.00

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Death By Audio Octave Clang

Chris — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:30:22 +0000

Death By Audio have a history of innovative guitar effects. And the Octave Clang is another great example. This is an octave up fuzz pedal that doesn't sound like any fuzz I have ever heard.

The Death By Audio Octave Clang is a low-fi octave fuzz pedal that features true bypass, matched germanium diodes, and a specially selected transformer for vintage fuzz tones that go beyond the Isle of Wight. The gain goes from harmonically rich and creamy to all out fuzz mayhem. The Death By Audio Octave Clang is extremely loud with tons of volume on tap. Chordal playing will bring out all kinds of mismatched overtones and droning atmospheres. The Death By Audio Octave Clang is a new take on the octave fuzz effect and as such produces sounds not really heard before.

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MI Audio Crunch

Chris — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:21:05 +0000

I'm not quite sure how they have done it, but MI have squeezed a classic Marshall amp into this little pedal. Well, not literally, but they sure as hell got the tone in there. I also love the fact that Mi are fellow Australians, and all these pedals are hand made here. Fantastic!

If you're looking to fatten up your leads or really chunk out some rhythms the MI Audio is for you. Designed a few years ago, the MI Crunch Box was based on a careful study of the design of British amp overdrive circuits. Experimenting with the midrange frequency concentration of these designs yielded the Crunch Box in 2003. After a few prototypes, the unit was released in 2006.

The MI Crunch Box will take on any distortion pedal on the market. Rock, Metal, Blues, this thing can do it all. If you play single coils, the Crunch Box will make them scream like a fat girl on a pogo stick. If you play humbuckers the Crunch Box will make the Earth quake and little girls cry. Thick, fat, and juicy just like a good steak the Crunch Box was not designed for low gain, ballady crap. The MI Audio Crunch Box...not for those with small danglies.

MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion BRAND NEW! $0 S&H!
US $129.95

MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion V3 NEW FREE shipping!
US $129.95

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US $129.95

New MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion Pedal
US $129.95

MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion demo unit,Blow out sale
US $117.00

MI Audio Crunch Box Distortion ~BRAND NEW~ AUTH DEALER
US $129.95

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US $129.95

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Vox ToneLabST and Night Train Video

Chris — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:15:11 +0000

LIMS 2009: VOX Night Train + Tonelab ST from Piköp.hu on Vimeo.

VOX Jam Vox Korg JamVOX Guitar USB Computer Recording
US $133.00

Vintage lefty left handed Guitar 1963 Vox Dominator
US $995.00

Vox Tonelab Se Multi-Effects Guitar Processor REAL TUBE
US $300.00

Vox Virage Double Cut Semi Hollowbody Electric Guitar
US $1,775.00

Vox Satchurator Guitar Destortion Pedal Joe Satriani
US $95.00

4 Vox Guitar amp Catalogs Full Color!
US $9.99

VOX Jam Vox Korg JamVOX Guitar USB Computer Recording
US $129.98

RARE 1965 English VOX Stroller Guitar Tonepup LOOK!
US $600.00

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HBE Frost Bite Flanger

Chris — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:38:27 +0000

I love a good flanger. And this has to be one of the best I have heard in a long time. it has that right amount of bite to it, that right amount of metallic sheen. I love it.

The Homebrew Electronics Frost Bite Flanger is a double sized flange pedal that is loosely based on a vintage ADA model. With 6 knobs and a mini toggle, there aren't many flange tones this analog Homebrew Electronics Frost Bite Flanger can't get.

And in a nod to MXR, I love the giant knob used for the enhance mode control. Fantastic!

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HipKitty Chameleon Boost / Distortion

Chris — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:17:00 +0000

The new HipKitty Chameleon Boost / Distortion is more than a common boost. This is one vary versatile pedal. Not only does it run with three stages of boost (clean boost, overdrive and distortion), it features a harmonics control that lets you dial in the blend of 2nd and 3rd order harmonics. That sounds impressive, and whitout going into the science is kinda hard to explain - do you really want me to explain wave theory? - but what it does mean to you is a tonal variation not normally seen in overdrives.

With true bypass, it's not going to interfere with your natural tone. And it cleans up nicely when you roll back the volume. All in all, yet another pedal I would love to own from HipKitty.

HipKitty The Glaze Effects Pedal ~ FREE US SHIPPING~
US $135.00

HipKitty Products Java Distortion Pedal ~BRAND NEW~
US $140.00

HipKitty Products A/B Box Pedal~BRAND NEW~ AUTH DEALER
US $90.00

HipKitty Products Boa Pedal~BRAND NEW~ AUTH DEALER
US $135.00

HipKitty Products Caffeine Boost Pedal~BRAND NEW~
US $135.00

HipKitty Products Cream Distortion Pedal ~BRAND NEW~
US $135.00

HipKitty Products Oxblood Distortion Pedal ~BRAND NEW~
US $140.00

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Electro Harmonix Voice Box

Chris — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:52:47 +0000

I want this pedal. Granted it is similar to the vocal processor that Digitech released a little while ago, but this just seems so much simpler and more fun. I can't exactly quantify "fun" but the fact there are no preset menus or fancy footswitches, just two buttons and six dials, makes this much more accessible.

I'd love to do a few gigs with both to compare how they are for usability in a live setting.

EL84 Electro Harmonix Valve Kit 1x EL84 1x 12AX7/ECC83
US $29.30

Electro Harmonix Switchblade Channel Selector
US $30.00

6BM8 Electro Harmonix Triode-Output Pentode Vacuum Tube
US $16.95

KT88 ELECTRO HARMONIX NEW RETAIL BOX MATCHED SETS 6550
US $69.97

12AT7 Electro-Harmonix Twin Triode 12AT7EH/ECC81
US $10.95

Electro Harmonix Micro Pog guitar pedal - Gently Used
US $181.00

Electro-Harmonix EH #1 Echo Delay pedal
US $80.00

Electro-Harmonix Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings
US $3.00

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Electro Harmonix 2880 Looper

Chris — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:52:17 +0000

I've been looking at some looping and harmony effects for a possible solo gig I may be coming into, and I came across the 2880 Stereo Multi-Track Looper (among other things) that just totally blew me away. This unit allows you to loop and mix down tracks on the fly via a foot switch to creat an almost unlimited number of layers when performing live. It features:

Non-compressed, 44.1 kHz / 16-bit CD quality audio
Now includes a 1 GB card providing up to 31 minutes per track
Loop speed change over a 2 octave range
Reverse playback and over-dub mode
MIDI Clock Sync as master or slave
USB port enables backup/restore to/from PC or MAC
Overdub or punch in/out recording
Stereo or mono recording
Familiar transport controls
Selectable quantize or non-quantize (free running) modes
Built-in metronome
Separate stereo mixdown track frees tracks for re-use
Individual panning per track
9LDC-500 power supply included

I don't think you could use half the features in a true live setting, but as an improvisational tool in the studio it would be priceless. The video below explains how it works better than I ever could.

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T-Rex Tremonti Phase Shifter

Chris — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:02:30 +0000

I've mentioned previously how much I like Mark Tremonti as a guitarist. We all look back and snigger at Creed, but they were a very good band, and Alter Bridge are brilliant. So when I saw that T-Rex were releasing a signature phaser it got my attention. Why? i already knew Tremonti used T-Rex, but I also knew that he currently uses an MXR Phase90, a pedal I own and adore, for his phasing needs. Could the new T-Rex pedal top the Phase90.

Amazingly, the answer is yes.

The Tremonti Phaser delivers everything you expect in a phaser and then some. The Stage switch lets you choose between a raw, vintage-sounding effect and a richer, more modern swirl. And the ingenious Bite knob adds a sexy overdrive edge to any setting. Very nice indeed.

After being presented with the pedal he instantly replaced his Phase90 on his pedal board. That's a sign of a quality product. Check out the sound of this awesome pedal below.

MORLEY LIMITED EDITION MARK TREMONTI PATRIOT WAH and 9V
US $135.00

PRS Tremonti SE Pickups
US $35.00

Mark Tremonti - Guitar Instruction Booklet. See Below.
US $8.99

Creed Mark Tremonti Black Guitar Pick - 2002 Tour
US $29.99

T-shirt Felpa Alter Bridge - stapp tremonti creed Mush
US $41.00

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FH(fx) Algal Bloom Fuzz Pedal

Chris — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:13:33 +0000

It seems that fuzz is back in fashion. I predict that the next musical genre to be re-visited, just like all the retro rock a few years ago and the current reincarnation of electro, will be grunge. If that is the case, I think you could expect to be hearing this pedal.

The tones are typical of that 90's Seatle sound, reminding me of bands like Mudhoney and Mark Arm's brutal attack on the senses.

The pedal features:

Silicon diode and transistor based fuzz!
• Trim (Choke), Gain (Bloom), Texture (Starve),
and Level controls.
• Professionally printed circuit board.
• Bright white LED.
• True-bypass switching.
• 9v adapter power (no batteries...it's 2008! Plus,
it's better for the environment!).
• Rugged aluminum enclosure.
• Five-year warranty!

Go to fuzzhugger.com for more details.

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ZVex Effects Fuzz Factory Vexter Pedal New Z.Vex
US $179.99

Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal
US $62.00

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Show us your Muff! (or my muff is better than your muff)

Chris — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:57:56 +0000

I've been going back lately and listening to a lot of the music I grew up on. We're talking early to mid 90's alt rock grunge type stuff. I always hated the term gruunge. Nirvana were grunge. Apprently so were Pearl Jam, SoundGarden, Alice In Chains, Screaming Trees.... None of those bands sounded anything like the other. But I digress. What has started to appeal to me again is the old muff tones of the day. It's good to see people still getting into the tones, as these two pedals show. I know the EH pedal is the classic muff/fuzz tone, but I really enjoy the Earthquaker Devices Hoof Fuzz. I think the notes cut through just that bit clearer.

I always wanted a Bixsonic Fuzz (I think that was what it was called - the guys from Bush used them). I think they just got re-release. I'm sure I talked about the re-release on here but I can't find it. Guess I'll just pull out my old Tech-21 XXL for a bash.

Looking for a bit of muff to spice up your life?

ZVex Effects Fuzz Factory Vexter Pedal New Z.Vex
US $179.99

FENDER SUB-LIME Bass Fuzz Pedal Brand New sublime
US $137.99

Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal
US $62.00

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Diamond Memory Lane 2 Analog Delay Pedal

Chris — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:50:07 +0000

This is a beautifully versatile delay pedal from Diamond. I especially love the variations in the frequency oscillations caused by the tone control. You can really get into some wild Radiohead type sounds with this thing.

This is the sort of effect that is sorely missing from my rig. Maybe one of the options below may be worth looking into as well.

BOSS DD-7 DD7 Digital Delay Guitar Effects Pedal
US $134.95

MXR M169 CARBON COPY DELAY ANALOG GUITAR PEDAL
US $129.99

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Delay Guitar Effect Pedal M-169
US $119.95

Eventide TimeFactor Time Factor Delay Echo Guitar Pedal
US $354.00

MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay Pedal FREE Patch Cable !!
US $134.95

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Steve Vai Jemini Distortion Pedal

Chris — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:35:57 +0000

Steve Vai is an odd man. I mean, how many people come up with their own scale? So it's no surprise really when Steve decides to do a two person review of his new pedal with himself. Still, it's good to see he has a sense of humour, especially about himself. This new pedal of his I half like - the second distortion. I personally find the first tone he demo's to be to round and muddy, but that's me. What do you guys all think about it?

EDIT : i almost forgot to mention. How much does Vai remind you of Dr. Wilson in House? or is it just me?

From: Guitar Noize - Steve Vai demos his Jemini Distortion pedal.

NEW IN BOX Ibanez Jemini Distortion EFFECTS PEDAL
US $199.00

Ibanez Jemini Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
US $199.99

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Demeter Fuzzulator Video

Chris — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:32:04 +0000

I saw this over at GearTrap, one of my new favourite sites. This is a very nice sounding fuzz pedal. I've always associated fuzz pedals with over the top crazy tone, but this does some beautiful lower gain tones as well.

DEMETER FUZ-1 Fuzzulator Players Choice! Fuzz Pedal
US $184.00

New Demeter Fuzzulator - Dual-Mode Fuzz Pedal
US $208.95

Demeter FUZ-1 Fuzzulator Fuzz Pedal
US $249.00

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Worlds Biggest Pedal Board at Summer Namm

Chris — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:48:49 +0000

No need for words, just look at the video.

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Keely Mod of a Boss DS1

Chris — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:48:47 +0000

Robert Keeley is known for modifying pedals, and with good reason. The difference in tone he is able to achieve with his mods is absolutely amazing. If you ever wondered why people take their very expensive pedals and have them modified, I present to you some video proof of the difference it can make.

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Behringer Trio Pedal Train

Chris — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:52:56 +0000

My love of Behringer is well noted, so I am very pleased with these packs. Behringer have bundled their fabulous pedals into several packs as a jumping off point for musicians to get classic tones of various genres, and titled them the Trio Pedal Train. The packs are as follows:

METAL TRIO TPK985
Distortion, Multi-FX and Digital Delay Guitar Effects Package Including Cables

The SUPER METAL SM400 boasts brutal distortion, mind-blowing sustain and the sound of an overdriven stacked tube amp
The DIGITAL MULTI-FX FX600 features 24-bit high-resolution stereo effects such as Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Tremolo and Pitch Shifter
The DIGITAL DELAY DD400 provides 24-bit high-resolution stereo delay/echo using RSM (Real Sound Modeling) for delay time up to 1.3 s

BLUES ROCK TRIO TPK987
Amp Modeling, Vibrato and Delay Guitar Effects Package Including Cables

The TUBE AMP MODELER TM300 comes with authentic modeling technology that lets you easily achieve the most sought-after tube amp sounds from clean, crunch to super-fat distortion
The ULTRA VIBRATO UV300 lets you experience classic and mind-bending, dimensional vibrato effects of the '60s and '70s
The DIGITAL DELAY DD400 provides 24-bit high-resolution stereo delay/echo using RSM (Real Sound Modeling) for delay time up to 1.3 s

BASS TRIO TPK988
Overdrive, Limiter enhancer and Chorus Effects Pedals for Bass Guitar Including Cables

The BASS OVERDRIVE BOD400 provides tube-like distortion and super fat tone, with Balance control to blend between overdriven and dry bass sound for maximum punch
The BASS LIMITER ENHANCER BLE100 smoothes out harsh volume peaks when using dynamic slaps or other playing styles
The BASS CHORUS BCH100 gives you super thick chorus with unbelievable stereo effect

KEYBOARD TRIO TPK989
Tremolo, Chorus and Digital Multi-FX Pedals for Keyboards Including Cables

The ULTRA TREMOLO UT100 delivers the classic, warm and mind-bending tremolo effects of vintage '60s amps
The ULTRA CHORUS UC200 gives you super-thick chorus with unbelievable stereo effect
The DIGITAL MULTI-FX FX600 features 24-bit high-resolution stereo effects including Flanger, Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Tremolo and Pitch Shifter

The packs come with all the cables as well. No word that i can see on pricing, but I'd guess in the vicinity of $120.

I think they are on to something here. Perhaps they should branch ut into other accessory packs as weel. here are a few of my suggestions:

Delta Blues : Pill bottle, tobacco and map to the crossroads.
Grunge : Fuzz distortion pedal, drug of choice and Courtney Love
Emo : Super tight distortion pedal, eyeliner, ticket to Mexico

Any other suggestions?

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New MXR – M-169 carbon Copy and M-159 Tremolo

Chris — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:26:21 +0000

There are two companies that I would kill to own all the effects they produce. One is Carl Martin, the other, is MXR. I've mentioned before my love of the Phase 90, and MXR/Jim Dunlop have tweaked these two pedals to give them a fresh new sheen of desirability.

While the tremolo is a great pedal, it's the Carbon that I have a dseire for. I suggest you check out the site for the Carbon copy and have a listen for yourself.

After some MXR gear? Then look below.

MXR M169 CARBON COPY DELAY ANALOG GUITAR PEDAL
US $129.99

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Delay Guitar Effect Pedal M-169
US $119.95

12pcs, 23mm FOR FENDER GUITAR JAZZ BASS MXR STYLE KNOBS
US $4.99

MXR eVh Eddie Van Halen Phase 90 guitar effects pedal!
US $95.00

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