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28th December 202217th December 2022

2022 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]

27th December 2022

First Impressions: PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor

At the end of September, seemingly out of the blue, PRS dropped their first three guitar pedals ever: an overdrive (the Horsemeat), a double-flanger (the Wind Through The Trees) and this one, an optical compressor (the Mary Cries).

The photo shows the PRS Mary Cries optical compressor, sat on my pedal board. — The PRS Mary Cries Compressor Pedal

Mine has just arrived. What do I think of it? Is it worth the price? Read on for my First Impressions.

27th December 202226th December 2022

First Impressions: Joyo Sweet Baby Overdrive

Earlier this month, I revisited my first-ever tweed-tone pedal: Joyo’s Sweet Baby Overdrive pedal.

Many years have passed since I’ve played one of these. Is it going to be a happy reunion, or am I going to get a crash course in why I replaced it with my beloved Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive?

On the pedalboard: Joyo Sweet Baby Overdrive, Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrive, and the Klon KTR

4th October 2022

#TeleTuesday: Bridge Pickup Comparison – Part 2: The Reveal

#TeleTuesday is my occasional series where I share my own feelings and experiences with Fender’s original solid-body electric guitar … warts and all.

Last time, I ran a blind test: seven demos of bridge pickups, but only four were Telecasters. Now it’s time for the reveal, and to share my thoughts on each bridge pickup.

10th September 2022

First Impressions / TeleTuesday: Fender Postmodern 63 Telecaster

This photo shows a top-down view of my new Telecaster, laid on its back on a wooden floor.

The heavy relicing of the all-maple neck really stands out, along with the silver-green body, and the all-back bridge pickup. — Fender Postmodern 63 Telecaster

A couple of weeks ago, I finally found the Telecaster for me. I wasn’t even looking for it, either.

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 🙂

28th February 2022

New Arrivals: February 2022

This month is a tale of two eras: before land war in Europe, and after the war started.

My plan was to get Hedgehog back in action, and (if they came into stock) pick up a couple of things I felt I needed for some planned recording. And that’s how the month started.

Then Putin launched his invasion of a democratic European nation, while willy-waving his nuclear arsenal at the rest of the world. While we’re almost certainly safe from major consequences ourselves, I decided to bring forward my major planned purchase of the year anyway.