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What do I think about a piece of new (to me) gear at first? We all know first impressions don’t last, but at least this way I can look back and see how my opinion has changed from when I first tried something.

Posted on 15th June 202413th June 2024

First Impressions: JRAD Monkeyman Tweed Overdrive

I recently picked up a JRAD Monkeyman tweed overdrive pedal.

The JRAD Monkeyman Tweed Overdrive on my pedalboard.

I think this is a fantastic tweed-tone pedal. Read on for my First Impressions, where I’ll try and demonstrate why.

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Posted on 30th May 202428th May 2024

First Impressions: ToneX One Modeller Pedal

I recently bought a ToneX One pedal.

What do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 28th May 20244th June 2024

First Impressions: DanDrive Tweedy 5B3

I’ve just bought a DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 overdrive / amp-in-a-box pedal.

The DanDrive Tweedy 5B3 on my pedalboard.

I’m in shock over how good this pedal is (for me). Read on to hear why.

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Posted on 25th May 202424th May 2024

First Impressions: Spector Euro 5 RST Bass

Earlier this month, I picked up something a bit different – a new (to me) bass.

Talk about becoming a fish out of water! I am a complete beginner here, but as you’ll see, I think this might be one of the most important things I’ve tried for a long time. Why? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 23rd May 202422nd May 2024

First Impressions: True North Pedals Tweed Drive

I’ve just bought a Tweed Drive by True North pedals.

The True North Pedals Tweed Drive on my pedalboard, next to the Mythos Lark.

What do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 7th May 20246th May 2024

First Impressions: Ritual Devices Grey Overdrive

A few weeks ago, I bought a Grey Overdrive by Ritual Devices.

What do I think of it? Read on for my (lengthy!) First Impressions. There’s a lot of good things to talk about …

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Posted on 2nd May 20241st May 2024

First Impressions: Orange Getaway Driver Overdrive Pedal

I recently bought my first Orange pedal, the Getaway Driver.

The Orange Getaway Driver, on my pedalboard.

What do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 13th April 2024

(Belated) First Impressions: MXR Duke of Tone

Back in February, I finally got myself an MXR Duke of Tone pedal.

This photo shows the MXR Duke of Tone mini-pedal on my pedalboard.
MXR Duke of Tone pedal, sandwiched between my Analogman King of Tone and my Boss BP-1w pedals.

What do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 13th April 2024

(Belated) First Impressions: Wampler Ratsbane Distortion Pedal

Back in January, I got a Wampler Ratsbane distortion pedal.

Wampler Ratsbane on my pedalboard, sandwiched between the Boss HM-2w and BP-1w pedals.

This pedal really does it for me. Why? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 1st January 2024

First Impressions: Boss BP-1w Booster / Preamp Pedal

Santa brought me a Boss BP-1w 🙂

Boss BP-1w Booster / Preamp Waza Craft pedal

What do I think of it? Read on for my (lengthy!) first impressions.

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