Guitar Pedals
Latest about Guitar Pedals
EarthQuaker Devices’ new utility pedals are built to last a lifetime – and could be the key to a smooth-operating rig
By Phil Weller published
Featuring five handy utility boxes, the new collection promises to help players get the most out of their pedalboards and live rigs
“It can transform your amp, but it’s equally adept as a boost and drive”: Dirty Boy Preamp review
By Trevor Curwen published
This all-analog preamp pedal based on Blues Saraceno’s amp is a flexible powerhouse with a variety of roles
Line 6 gives its bargain POD Express a metal makeover with new Black edition – designed specifically for heavier players
By Matt Owen published
A handful of amp models and effects tailored to metal guitar tones have been lifted from Line 6's Helix collection to produce the new-look POD Express
Silktone has overhauled its germanium transistor fuzz pedal – and it’s got a ‘pickup simulator’
By Phil Weller published
The popular Fuzz returns with increased tone tweaking choices and better pedalboard integration
“Delightfully gnarly tones”: Electro-Harmonix Lizard King Octave Distortion review
By Chris Gill published
Voiced for bass but awesome on guitar, this pedalboard Godzilla might just take the crown as this year's must-have octave fuzz
“Supremely dynamic and touch-sensitive”: Interstellar Audio Machines Supernova Zoeldrive review
By Paul Riario published
Greetings, Earthlings, here comes a boost/overdrive fresh from the final frontier bearing all the tonal hallmarks of the reassuringly terrestrial Fender Tweed drive
Chase Bliss is on a mission to make you rethink clean tones with the “fun” Clean compressor
By Phil Weller published
The pedal “swells, sags, smooths, pans, and filters”, promising to bring your clean tone to life like never before
“This all-original distortion circuit is a home run for fans of ’90s guitar tones”: JHS Hard Drive review
By Stuart Williams published
Josh Scott’s tribute to ’90s guitar tones brings us gain and lots of it, in a versatile stompbox that has Mesa/Marshall vibes, grungy grit, and EQ’ing options for those who like it scooped
Keeley spent three years crafting the Octa PSI – a crazy 3-in-1 octave/pitch shifting/fuzz pedal
By Matt Owen published
With versatile switching, a wealth of voices and some smart functionality, the Octa Psi could be the only pitch/octave/fuzz pedal your ’board could ever need
Boss CE-5 settings you need to try: how to get the best out of the industry-standard chorus pedal
By Bobby Kittleberger published
The long-running stompbox is one of the most versatile chorus pedals on the market – and the Chorus Ensemble truly lives up to its name with a few choice setting tweaks
Get The Pick Newsletter
All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!