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11th March 202310th March 2023

(Overdue) First Impressions: Lazy J Cruiser Deuce Boost Pedal

Back in January 2023, I picked up something a bit different: a pedal that’s designed (amongst other things) for boosting tweed amps.

Read on for my (overdue!) First Impressions, with audio examples too!

31st January 202224th January 2022

New Arrivals: January 2022

The Christmas break is always good for getting me to wire up and fire up the home recording studio, and the end of 2021 was no exception. It was a good reminder of just how much I enjoy making music (rather than just noodling around).

So, this year, I want to at least try and have a bit more purpose when I choose which new (to me) gear to try:

Things that will help me record music.
Things that will help me perform music.
Bucket list items.
Things that will help me learn about the gear I already have.

Last year, we had one month when there were no new arrivals to write about. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have several more this year. But not this month 🙂

10th January 2022

First Impressions: Synergy IICP Preamp Module

This photo shows the front of the Synergy IICP preamp module, sat inside a Synergy SYN-1 enclosure.

The red glow of the IICP's distinctive 5-band graphic equaliser is clearly visible. — The Synergy IICP

After a couple of months of waiting, my Synergy IICP preamp module pre-order has finally arrived. Yay!

Was it worth the wait? And how is a tweed-tone nut going to get on with a recreation of an amp most famous for being the sound of progressive rock and classic metal? (Spoiler alert: this thing sounds fantastic in tweed … 😎)