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][2023]
Continue reading “2024 Review: Pedals”#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!
Continue reading “#CoffeeAndKlon 41: My Lesser-Heard Klones Roundup”First Impressions: Rockbox Baby Blues Vintage Distortion
I recently picked up one of the pedals on my bucket list: the Rockbox Baby Blues vintage distortion pedal.
What do I think of it? Read on for my First Impressions.
Continue reading “First Impressions: Rockbox Baby Blues Vintage Distortion”New Arrivals: August 2024
I had a (very minor!) bit of emergency surgery at the end of July, which really limited how much time I could spend with the guitar this month. At the time this is published, I’m pretty close to being fully recovered, and looking forward to getting a few more blog articles written.
I did pick up a couple of pieces of gear to try. It’s fair to say that I had mixed feelings afterwards …
Continue reading “New Arrivals: August 2024”First Impressions: JHS Pedals Notaklön
Recently, I picked up a JHS Notaklön overdrive pedal.
What do I think of it? Read on for my initial thoughts.
Continue reading “First Impressions: JHS Pedals Notaklön”