Effect & Pedal Reviews
Latest Effect & Pedal Reviews

“The Beatles connection aside, this is an excellent fuzz pedal in its own right”: Aclam The Mocker review
By Trevor Curwen published
Aclam revives a rare fuzz circuit from a vintage Vox amp used by The Beatles

“This slant on the Bluesbreaker offers real flexibility at a manageable price point”: Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose review
By Trevor Curwen published
We have a gander as Electro-Harmonix debuts its enhanced take on Marshall’s Bluesbreaker overdrive sounds

“It’s one of Boss’ most eagerly anticipated pedals ever – but is this featured-packed reverb worth the wait?” Boss RV-200 Reverb review
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The long-awaited twin-footswitch reverb pedal has taken the flagship RV-500 format and downsized it to pedalboard-friendly proportions, all while adding an all-new Arpverb algorithm

“Much more versatility than you’d expect in a fuzz pedal of this lineage”: Flattley DG Fuzz review
By Trevor Curwen published
The UK pedal builder releases an upgraded 1960s-style silicon fuzz with a buffer and extended tonal options

“A wonderfully refined boost pedal that makes your rig more ‘alive’ and present”: Revv Amplification Tilt Boost review
By Paul Riario published
Inspired by the runaway success of Shawn Tubbs’ Tilt Overdrive, the Tilt Boost offers a small-footprint boost pedal with some serious EQ-shaping, amp-punching power

“Just like driving a Plexi Super Lead flat out, but accessible at lower volume levels – and won’t cause permanent ear damage”: Universal Audio UAFX Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp review
By Chris Gill published
UA sought to capture the tone and feel of one of the most legendary guitar amps of all time in a pedal – and the Lion nails the brief

“This is a great utility pedal to have on your ’board, something that could really increase your sound’s scope”: Beetronics Nectar Tone Sweetener review
By Trevor Curwen published
Beetronics’ latest will expand your pedalboard dirt options with drive and fuzz in one small pedal

“Everything from synthy stacked lines to organ-style tones are easily and quickly achievable”: Electro-Harmonix Pico POG review
By Stuart Williams published
Papa's got a brand new POG and it might be tiny but it packs the same octave-shifting power as its larger siblings
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