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In these blog posts you'll get back-to-back comparisons of similar pedals and neat tricks and tips for getting the most out of your gear. Each post will have some sort of interactive demo widget because sound says more than any of my ramblings.

Which Distortion Pedal Provides the Gnarliest Bass Tone?

Mar 06 2023

I love using guitar pedals on bass and experimenting with finding the "magic sauce" for a great, gnarly, distorted bass tone. Often, when I…

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How the Strymon Iridium can be Awesome for Bass Guitar

Mar 16 2022

I recently got my first bass, a JMJ Mustang Bass. I needed to find a decent sound for recording bass without breaking the bank. I was trying…

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Big Muff Shootout

Nov 19 2021

I love Big Muffs. Whenever I hear a band with a fat or sustaining guitar tone that I like, it's very likely that the guitarist is using some…

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Delay Shootout

Aug 31 2021

I was fortunate enough to have a bunch of delays at hand and I compared them. From simple to highly adjustable, there is a pedal that…

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Modulation Shootout

Aug 30 2021

In this shootout, I'm providing some side-to-side comparisons between multiple types of modulation effects. There are phasers, choruses…

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The Ultimate Overdrive Shootout

May 15 2021

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a TubeScreamer, a Klon, a Bluesbreaker or any other overdrive? This is the shootout to…

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Amp in a Box Shootout

Apr 26 2021

Amp in a box pedals are great for when you want the sound of a pushed amp, but can't really push a real amp. They are also a very nice…

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Strymon Iridium vs. Walrus Audio ACS1

Apr 05 2021

The Strymon Iridium and the Walrus Audio ACS1 are the top contenders when it comes to compact amp and cab simulators for your pedalboard. In…

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Velcro Fuzz Shootout

Mar 03 2021

If there is a specific tone that I crave for my personal setup, it’s velcro fuzz . What is velcro fuzz? It’s hard to describe and one of…

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