The brand's story took a turn in 2021, when rumors circulated that Diamond was quietly closing shop2. It was revived instead: SolidGoldFX, another Montreal pedal maker, purchased the Diamond pedal brand and intellectual rights from Polyblend Inc, Diamond's parent company, and relaunched the brand in 20233.
Closed, then revived under SolidGoldFX
In 2021, rumors reached SolidGoldFX that Diamond Pedals was quietly closing shop2. What followed was an acquisition rather than an ending. As Guitar.com reported in December 2022, SolidGoldFX ended up purchasing the Diamond pedal brand and intellectual rights from Polyblend Inc, the parent company of Diamond pedals3.
SolidGoldFX has assured players that while they own Diamond, the two brands will stay completely separate3. In practice the two share a home: both SolidGoldFX and Diamond Pedals are handmade from the same shop in Montreal, QC5. SolidGoldFX frames the purchase in Canadian terms:
"to be able to continue the story of one of the greatest Canadian brands is beyond words for us"3
Guitar.com, reporting SolidGoldFX's statement, December 20223
The relaunch came after SolidGoldFX, the Montreal maker, purchased Diamond Pedals in 2023, following rumors in 2021 that the brand was quietly closing shop2. Since 2023 the lineup has been updated with updated parts and manufacturing processes, while the circuits themselves are unchanged2.
From a Montreal boutique to a relaunch
Diamond has been "Innovating Sonic Excellence Since 2004," as the maker's own pages put it1. Every pedal is designed and built entirely in the company's fully equipped shop in Montreal, Quebec, a statement that appears across the current product pages, from the Tremolo to the Phase167.
The relaunch has kept that Montreal identity. SolidGoldFX's own support pages point players from one brand to the other, noting that both are handmade in the same Montreal shop5, and Diamond's product pages now share the SolidGoldFX newsletter1.
Known for the Memory Lane, Vibrato and Tremolo
Diamond's current lineup covers delay, modulation, compression, drive, pitch and filtering. The flagship names, with what the maker says about each:
| Pedal | Type | What the maker says |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Lane | Delay | The original Memory Lane pedal by Canadian builder Diamond Pedals89 |
| Vibrato | Vibrato pedal | Built around the revered MN3007 Bucket Brigade Delay chip10 |
| Tremolo | Tremolo pedal | A staple effect since the 60s, brought to the 21st century6 |
The Vibrato is the pedal whose circuit the maker describes in most detail: at its heart lies the revered MN3007 Bucket Brigade Delay chip10. Diamond has reissued many of its classic effects over the past couple of years, including its unmistakable Vibrato11. The Memory Lane delay, the original pedal by Canadian builder Diamond Pedals, remains the pedal the brand is most closely associated with8912.
The team behind the relaunch
The current Diamond pedals are built by Greg, Tyler, Jeremy, Rhys, Andrew and Mitch, as the maker's product pages state13. Greg is the CEO & Owner of Diamond Pedals3. The new effects have come from the new SolidGoldFX-driven team behind the venerable Canadian pedal brand, as one reviewer put it14.
Warranty, returns and repairs
Warranty. All Diamond products purchased through the diamondpedals.com website or authorized dealers come with a three-year warranty against failure resulting from defective parts and/or faulty workmanship4. The details:
- Coverage terminates three years after the date of purchase4
- Applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable4
- The owner pays shipping both ways for warranty repair151617
- Voids on tampering, modification, abuse, misuse, unauthorized repair, improper power supply or failure to follow operating instructions151617
Returns. Diamond has a 7 day return and 14 day exchange policy17186. Exchanges for a product of equal value can be made within 14 business days of receiving the order, subject to a 10% restocking fee, with shipping costs paid by the customer4. All sales of clearance items, B-stock, modified or custom orders are final4. Orders canceled before shipping carry a 5% cancellation fee4. Shipping is free in Canada and the US on orders of $150.00 USD and up, with discounted shipping available worldwide1.
Repairs of older pedals. SolidGoldFX invites owners of older Diamond pedals that need work to contact them, with a caveat: because no parts or stock were included in the purchase of the brand, repairs of previously built Diamond pedals may not be possible3. No mods are offered for legacy pedals19. Instruction manuals for discontinued products are available in PDF format on Diamond's legacy support page19.
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Questions
Who owns Diamond Pedals now?
SolidGoldFX, another Montreal pedal maker, purchased the Diamond pedal brand and intellectual rights from Polyblend Inc, Diamond's parent company. The acquisition was reported in December 2022, and SolidGoldFX has said the two brands will stay completely separate even though both are built in the same Montreal shop.
Did Diamond Pedals go out of business?
Not permanently. Rumors circulated in 2021 that Diamond was quietly closing shop, but in 2023 SolidGoldFX relaunched the brand with five pedals built on the original circuit designs. The lineup has been updated since then with new parts and manufacturing processes, while the circuits themselves are unchanged.
Where are Diamond pedals made?
All Diamond pedals are designed and built entirely in the company's own shop in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The same shop also builds SolidGoldFX pedals, since the two brands share a home under SolidGoldFX ownership.
Are the reissued Diamond pedals the same circuit as the originals?
Yes. SolidGoldFX has said the legacy pedals keep the same circuitry, with updated parts and manufacturing processes. For example, the relaunched Diamond Drive distills the drive and EQ soundblocks from the original J-Drive, Blaze and Fireburst pedals.
Can I get an old Diamond pedal repaired?
Possibly. SolidGoldFX invites owners of older Diamond pedals that need repairs to contact them, but because no parts or stock were included in the purchase of the brand, repairs of previously built Diamond pedals may not be possible. No mods are offered for legacy pedals.
Where can I find manuals for discontinued Diamond pedals?
Diamond's legacy support page hosts instruction manuals for discontinued products in PDF format. For example, the F-Octave manual is available as a downloadable PDF from the maker's site.
What is Diamond's return policy?
Diamond offers a 7 day return and 14 day exchange policy. Exchanges for a product of equal value can be made within 14 business days of receiving the order, subject to a 10% restocking fee, with shipping costs paid by the customer. Clearance, B-stock, modified and custom orders are final sale.
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