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13th October 202410th October 2024

#CoffeeAndKlon 41: My Lesser-Heard Klones Roundup

#CoffeeAndKlon is my (irregular!) Sunday morning magazine series, where I talk about whatever’s on my mind right now. There’s always coffee, and there’s normally chat about the Klon and its many competitors.

This week, what was meant to be a very quick look at a recent klone purchase somewhat spiralled out of control … and turned into a (very brief!) catchup on all the klones that I’ve picked up in the last couple of years.

I’ve got a few more than I realised, especially considering that I (supposedly) stopped collecting them back in April 2020 when I got my Ceriatone Centura!

1st October 202430th September 2024

First Impressions: Umbrella Company Hitchhike Drive

I recently bought an Umbrella Company Hitchhike Drive pedal.

What do I think of it? Read on for my first impressions.

17th July 202414th July 2024

First Impressions: LPD Pedals Dutch ’24 Overdrive

I recently bought a LPD Pedals Dutch ’24 Overdrive pedal.

LPD Pedals Fifty5, LPD Pedals Dutch ’24 and Ceriatone Centura on my pedalboard.

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

16th July 202412th July 2024

First Impressions: LPD Pedals Fifty5 Tweed Overdrive

I recently bought a LPD Pedals Fifty5 overdrive pedal.

What do I think of it? Here are my First Impressions.

You might want to grab a drink for this one. There’s a lot to cover, as the Fifty5 has three different tone characteristics to explore …

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.

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.

27th December 20238th December 2023

2023 Review: Pedals

Rather than do a ‘best of’ style post, every year I’m writing up a rundown of what pedals I’m using, and why.

Previous years: [2019] [2020] [2021][2022]

5th May 20234th May 2023

First Impressions: Bearfoot FX Gee Willikers (Model G) Overdrive Pedal

I recently picked up another tweed tone pedal: the Gee Willikers (Model G) overdrive pedal from Bearfoot FX.

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

17th July 2022

#CoffeeAndKlon 31: In Praise Of A Clean Boost Klon Into Overdrive

#CoffeeAndKlon is my occasional Sunday magazine-style series, where I talk about whatever’s on my mind about guitars, gear, music and yes, sometimes my love of both coffee and the Klon pedal.

How can I put this? It feels like it’s become a bit of a pastime for some folks on the Internet to mock the idea of using a Klon as a clean boost. So this time around, let me give you a concrete example of why I love using my Klon as a clean boost pedal – with audio clips.

3rd July 20223rd July 2022

First Impression: PRS Paul’s Guitar (2020 Version)

Earlier this year, I bought a brand new PRS Paul’s Guitar.

So what do I think of it? What does it sound like? And why exactly has it taken four whole months to write up my First Impressions?

This is a lengthy post, so grab a fresh drink before you dive in 🙂