Custom Willys Distortion Pedal by EJC Custom Pedals and Guitarworks —Demo Video

Below, check out a video demo for a new custom distortion pedal built by EJC Custom Pedals and Guitarworks.

The pedal, which was built for guitarist Ron Zabrocki (who writes the Session Guitar column for GuitarWorld.com), resembles a vintage, Forties-era Willys automobile. (Learn more about Willys here.)

The pedal was hand wired with a three-way voicing switch that changes the characteristics of the distortion. The guitar used in the demo video is a Fender Lone Star Strat through a Fender Blues Jr. amp.

For more about EJC Custom Pedals and Guitarworks, visit ejccustompedalsandguitarworks.com or follow the company on Facebook.

Ron says he'll be writing a review of the pedal soon, so stick around!

Damian is Editor-in-Chief of Guitar World magazine. In past lives, he was GW’s managing editor and online managing editor. He's written liner notes for major-label releases, including Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'The Complete Epic Recordings Collection' (Sony Legacy) and has interviewed everyone from Yngwie Malmsteen to Kevin Bacon (with a few memorable Eric Clapton chats thrown into the mix). Damian, a former member of Brooklyn's The Gas House Gorillas, was the sole guitarist in Mister Neutron, a trio that toured the U.S. and released three albums. He now plays in two NYC-area bands.

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