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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 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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Posted on 20th December 202319th December 2023

(Belated) First Impressions: Rockbox Boiling Point Overdrive Pedal

All the way back in July, I picked up a Rockbox Boiling Point overdrive pedal.

Rockbox Boiling Point and Ibanez Mini Tubescreamer

Now that I’ve had time to play with it, what do I think? Read on for my (very belated) first impressions.

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Posted on 6th December 202328th November 2023

(Belated) First Impressions: Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal

Back in July, I picked up a Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal distortion pedal.

The Boss HM-2w and Ibanez Mini Tubescreamer on my pedalboard

I’m finally getting round to trying it out.

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Posted on 24th November 202323rd November 2023

First Impressions: Carl Martin PlexiTone Lo-Gain Overdrive Pedal

I recently picked up a Carl Martin PlexiTone Lo-Gain overdrive pedal.

This photo shows two pedals on my pedalboard.

On the left side is the Carl Martin PlexiTone Lo-Gain Overdrive pedal. It has three controls: Level (set at around 10:30), Gain (set at around 1:30) and Tone (also set at around 1:30).

On the right is the Mad Professor Little Green Wonder overdrive pedal, BJFe's version of a Tubescreamer. It has three controls: Volume (set at 4 o'clock), Drive (set at 8 o'clock) and Body (set at 3 o'clock).
The Carl Martin PlexiTone Lo-Gain Overdrive Pedal and Mad Professor Little Green Wonder Overdrive Pedal

What does it sound like? And what do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.

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Posted on 25th October 202321st October 2023

First Impressions: NUX Sixty-Five (6ixty-5ive) Overdrive Pedal

Back in August, I bought a NUX Sixty-Five Overdrive pedal.

The NUX Sixty Five Overdrive, next to the NUX Horseman Klon klone

Better late than never, here are my first impressions of this affordable drive pedal.

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Posted on 23rd October 202322nd October 2023

First Impressions: Warm Audio ODD Box v1 Overdrive

I’ve just picked up an ODD Box v1 Overdrive pedal from Warm Audio.

Warm Audio ODD Box on my pedalboard

Is this going to be the Fulltone OCD clone that I’ve been looking for? Or is the original still the only real option for that sound? Here are my First Impressions.

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