Guitar pedal news and reviews from Tonebox.comhttps://www.tonebox.com/https://www.tonebox.com/news/chase-bliss-debuts-the-half-effect-half-instrument-habit/https://www.tonebox.com/news/chase-bliss-debuts-the-half-effect-half-instrument-habit/Minneapolis pedal company Chase Bliss Audio has unleashed an adventurous delay-based unit called the Habit. Advertised as a “freeform sampler and musical sketchpad,” the Habit yields traditional delays with theThu, 31 Mar 2022 03:39:39 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/kma-machines-downsizes-its-wurhm-distortion-to-wurm-2/https://www.tonebox.com/news/kma-machines-downsizes-its-wurhm-distortion-to-wurm-2/KMA Machines has announced a revamped and slimmed down version of its Wurhm distortion pedal—the Wurm 2. When the Wurhm first came to the music realm in 2020, it wasWed, 30 Mar 2022 03:49:52 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-unleashes-the-re-2-and-re-202-space-echo-pedals/https://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-unleashes-the-re-2-and-re-202-space-echo-pedals/Boss has lifted the veil on two new digital stompboxes spec’d from its legendary RE-201 Space Echo—the RE-2 and RE-202. Stripping the RE-201 sound down to its core essentials, theSat, 26 Mar 2022 03:13:49 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/line-6-revamps-its-iconic-dl4-delay-to-mkii/https://www.tonebox.com/news/line-6-revamps-its-iconic-dl4-delay-to-mkii/Line 6 has updated its cult-favorite DL4 Delay Modeler to MkII, hauling the 1999-dated original into the present-day era by some tonal tweaks and pretty aesthetic. Under the hood, the new-and-improvedThu, 24 Mar 2022 06:52:42 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/kirk-hammett-announces-second-signature-dunlop-cry-baby-wah/https://www.tonebox.com/news/kirk-hammett-announces-second-signature-dunlop-cry-baby-wah/Metallica electric guitar star Kirk Hammett has taken to Instagram to announce that his second signature Dunlop Cry Baby Wah is in the works. Dressed in a striking purple colorwayTue, 22 Mar 2022 06:16:47 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/mattoverse-debuts-the-solar-powered-solar-sound-overdrive/https://www.tonebox.com/news/mattoverse-debuts-the-solar-powered-solar-sound-overdrive/Wisconsin stompbox manufacturer Mattoverse Electronics has introduced the Solar Sound, an overdrive pedal reactive to the amount of light it gets. Described as both “beautiful and uniquely impractical,” the SolarSat, 19 Mar 2022 11:04:59 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/earthquaker-devices-gives-afterneath-a-retrospective-makeover/https://www.tonebox.com/news/earthquaker-devices-gives-afterneath-a-retrospective-makeover/In celebration of Afterneath’s successful run, EarthQuaker Devices has given the well-loved stompbox a special-edition brushed metal Retrospective makeover. Along with the new look, EarthQuaker Devices also released a feature-lengthFri, 18 Mar 2022 10:30:29 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/the-aquabats-launch-the-falcondrive-distortion-overdrive-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/the-aquabats-launch-the-falcondrive-distortion-overdrive-pedal/Superhero rock band The Aquabats have joined forces with Rude Tech founder and self-proclaimed Aquacadet Jesse Rhew for Eaglebones Falconhawk’s two-in-one signature effects stompbox—The Falcondrive distortion/overdrive. Operation-wise, The Falcondrive carriesTue, 15 Mar 2022 08:16:34 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/khdk-trivium-team-up-for-the-in-waves-clean-booster/https://www.tonebox.com/news/khdk-trivium-team-up-for-the-in-waves-clean-booster/KHDK Electronics has again joined forces with Trivium’s Corey Beaulieu and Matt Heafy for the In Waves, a clean booster named after the band’s 2011 album. Sporting a bright, colorfulFri, 11 Mar 2022 07:38:44 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/catalinbread-debuts-the-many-worlds-phaser/https://www.tonebox.com/news/catalinbread-debuts-the-many-worlds-phaser/Catalinbread has lifted the veil on its latest masterpiece—the Many Worlds phaser pedal. At its core, Catalinbread describes the Many Worlds as “an eight-stage phaser with eight selectable phase controlThu, 10 Mar 2022 10:19:52 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/electro-harmonix-downsizes-its-pulsar-tremolo-to-nano/https://www.tonebox.com/news/electro-harmonix-downsizes-its-pulsar-tremolo-to-nano/Electro-Harmonix has shrunk down its longstanding Pulsar and Stereo Pulsar tremolo stompboxes to Nano Pulsar. Despite the size cut, the Nano Pulsar comes equipped with all the features and versatilityWed, 09 Mar 2022 05:56:23 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/caroline-guitar-companys-fck-ptn-raises-9500-for-ukraine-relief-causes/https://www.tonebox.com/news/caroline-guitar-companys-fck-ptn-raises-9500-for-ukraine-relief-causes/South Carolina-based stompbox builder Caroline Guitar Company has confirmed that its FCK PTN, a limited-edition version of its Hawaiian Pizza, has raised $9,500 for Ukraine in only 10 minutes. BeyondSat, 05 Mar 2022 08:09:27 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/strymon-launches-midnight-finished-dig-mobius-bluesky-timeline/https://www.tonebox.com/news/strymon-launches-midnight-finished-dig-mobius-bluesky-timeline/Strymon has given its DIG delay, Mobius modulation multi-FX, BlueSky reverb, and TimeLine tape delay a sleek Midnight Edition makeover. Each Midnight Edition pedal sports black dials, a none-more-black finish,Sat, 05 Mar 2022 07:38:46 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/thorpy-fx-introduces-the-boneyard-fuzz-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/thorpy-fx-introduces-the-boneyard-fuzz-pedal/Thorpy FX has introduced The Boneyard—a fuzz stompbox that covers various Tonebender versions and expands on the promise to bring incredible versatility and more “volume, lower noise.” The Boneyard carriesFri, 04 Mar 2022 09:44:51 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/silktone-unleashes-a-tone-bender-mk1-5-esque-fuzz-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/silktone-unleashes-a-tone-bender-mk1-5-esque-fuzz-pedal/Californian effects stompbox manufacturer Silktone has released the Tone Bender Mk1.5-style Fuzz pedal equipped with a patent-pending Active Bias Monitor. Crafted with “simplified versatility” in mind, the Silktone Fuzz consistsTue, 01 Mar 2022 07:15:16 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/jhs-pedals-unveils-the-dod-250-style-overdrive-preamp/https://www.tonebox.com/news/jhs-pedals-unveils-the-dod-250-style-overdrive-preamp/JHS Pedals has introduced the Overdrive Preamp, a copy of the classic DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 circuit, which according to brand owner Josh Scott “didn’t exist.” “It was a DODSat, 26 Feb 2022 11:30:07 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/origin-effects-drops-bassrig-64-black-panel-bassrig-super-vintage/https://www.tonebox.com/news/origin-effects-drops-bassrig-64-black-panel-bassrig-super-vintage/British boutique stompbox creator Origin Effects has expanded its bass guitar pedal lineup with the BassRIG ‘64 Black Panel and BassRIG Super Vintage. Drawing inspiration from the sounds of theWed, 23 Feb 2022 06:16:44 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-announces-the-creation-of-a-compact-re-2-space-echo/https://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-announces-the-creation-of-a-compact-re-2-space-echo/Boss has confirmed that a streamlined, compact pedal-sized variant of its RE-20 Space Echo is in the works. Following on from some unanticipated early listings on eBay, Boss announced onSat, 19 Feb 2022 09:10:20 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-unleashes-the-impulse-ir-loader/https://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-unleashes-the-impulse-ir-loader/TC Electronic has announced the Impulse IR Loader, a compact stompbox that makes the process of adding cab sims to your pedalboard easier than ever. In addition to a handyFri, 18 Feb 2022 09:44:02 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/carl-martin-introduces-the-ampster-tube-guitar-amp-speaker-sim-di/https://www.tonebox.com/news/carl-martin-introduces-the-ampster-tube-guitar-amp-speaker-sim-di/Carl Martin has unleashed an all-analog amp-in-a-box and speaker simulator pedal—the Ampster. Sporting a classic amp-esque control interface, the Ampster consists of knobs for Gain, Master, Presence, and a three-bandThu, 17 Feb 2022 07:43:38 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/big-ear-tone-mob-podcast-collaborate-for-pizza-themed-fuzz-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/big-ear-tone-mob-podcast-collaborate-for-pizza-themed-fuzz-pedal/Nashville stompbox creators Big Ear and Tone Mob Podcast have teamed up for a photo-realistic pizza fuzz named Slice Of Pie. Available in cheese or pepperoni flavors, the Slice OfThu, 10 Feb 2022 07:03:18 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/nativeaudio-upgrades-its-rising-sun-to-v2/https://www.tonebox.com/news/nativeaudio-upgrades-its-rising-sun-to-v2/Operating out of Ohio, NativeAudio has released an all-analog revamped version of its Rising Sun tremolo, the Rising Sun V2. Sweetening the technology of the flagship iteration, the Rising SunTue, 08 Feb 2022 09:14:49 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/devi-ever-makes-a-comeback-to-pedal-building/https://www.tonebox.com/news/devi-ever-makes-a-comeback-to-pedal-building/A few years after ceasing its operations in 2018, Devi Ever has announced its return to designing and selling pedals. While the builder behind the operation now uses “Izzi Mouse”Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:57:19 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-launches-the-bucket-brigade-analog-delay/https://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-launches-the-bucket-brigade-analog-delay/TC Electronic has introduced the newest addition to its pedal roster—the Bucket Brigade Analog Delay. Boasting a compact form and surprisingly affordable price point, the Bucket Brigade brings vintage-esque delaySat, 05 Feb 2022 08:19:25 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/old-blood-noise-endeavor-scales-down-its-excess-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/old-blood-noise-endeavor-scales-down-its-excess-pedal/Old Blood Noise Endeavor has introduced the Excess V2, a revamped and downsized variant of its three-in-one effects pedal. Sporting a slimmer and pedalboard-friendlier chassis, the new Excess comes withFri, 04 Feb 2022 10:03:42 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-issues-update-for-gt-1000-gt-1000core-multi-fx/https://www.tonebox.com/news/boss-issues-update-for-gt-1000-gt-1000core-multi-fx/Boss has released an update to its GT-1000 and GT-1000Core stompboxes, promising expanded speaker IR options and fresh delay algorithms. Both the full-sized GT-1000 and the more compact GT-1000Core comeWed, 02 Feb 2022 08:41:08 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/kma-machines-serves-up-big-muff-style-tones-with-the-chief-disruptor/https://www.tonebox.com/news/kma-machines-serves-up-big-muff-style-tones-with-the-chief-disruptor/Berlin-headquartered KMA Machines has loaded supersized, highly customizable Big Muff-esque fuzz tones into its latest offering—the Chief Disruptor. A choice of three gain structures is on offer, accessible via aSat, 29 Jan 2022 10:02:05 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/cory-wong-partners-with-jackson-audio-for-the-optimist/https://www.tonebox.com/news/cory-wong-partners-with-jackson-audio-for-the-optimist/Guitar maestro Cory Wong has joined forces with Jackson Audio for a new signature dual overdrive stompbox, The Optimist. Combining Timmy- and Klon-style circuits with the brand’s MIDI control andThu, 27 Jan 2022 08:36:03 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/fender-updates-its-effects-lineup-with-all-new-hammertone-series/https://www.tonebox.com/news/fender-updates-its-effects-lineup-with-all-new-hammertone-series/Fender has made its effects pedal catalog more compact and affordable with the all-new Hammertone series. Unlike its existing collection, which comes in chunky anodized aluminum chassis, the Hammertone lineupWed, 26 Jan 2022 09:42:56 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/walrus-audio-introduces-the-m1-high-fidelity-modulation-machine/https://www.tonebox.com/news/walrus-audio-introduces-the-m1-high-fidelity-modulation-machine/Starting the year with a bang, Walrus Audio has launched another pedal, this time a no-nonsense new member of its feature-laden Mako Series—the M1 High-Fidelity Modulation Machine. With the abilityFri, 21 Jan 2022 09:03:09 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/death-by-audio-unleashes-the-germanium-filter/https://www.tonebox.com/news/death-by-audio-unleashes-the-germanium-filter/New York-headquartered stompbox manufacturer Death by Audio has unveiled its newest masterpiece—the Germanium Filter. Touted as its “love letter to sticking a pencil through your speaker,” the Germanium Filter comesFri, 21 Jan 2022 08:11:53 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/jam-pedals-replicates-david-gilmours-iconic-effect-with-the-seagull/https://www.tonebox.com/news/jam-pedals-replicates-david-gilmours-iconic-effect-with-the-seagull/JAM Pedals has announced a downscaled, standard line variant of its Pink Flow—the Seagull. Looking to nail David Gilmour’s signature Seagull sound effect, the namesake pedal features an incredibly straightforwardThu, 20 Jan 2022 09:38:54 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/maestro-is-back-with-five-all-new-stompboxes/https://www.tonebox.com/news/maestro-is-back-with-five-all-new-stompboxes/The company behind the world-famous Fuzz-Tone FZ-1, Maestro, has returned with five brand-new pedals—the Fuzz-Tone FZ-M, Ranger Overdrive, Invader Distortion, Comet Chorus, and Discoverer Delay. While the FZ-M is aWed, 19 Jan 2022 15:50:00 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/spaceman-downscales-its-iconic-deluxe-phaser-with-the-explorer/https://www.tonebox.com/news/spaceman-downscales-its-iconic-deluxe-phaser-with-the-explorer/Spaceman Effects has announced a downsized variant of its cult-classic Explorer Deluxe six-stage optical phaser—the Explorer. Dressed in either a Red, Black, or Silver paint job, the new Explorer drawsTue, 18 Jan 2022 08:46:21 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/orange-launches-the-guitar-butler-dual-channel-preamp/https://www.tonebox.com/news/orange-launches-the-guitar-butler-dual-channel-preamp/Orange has introduced The Guitar Butler, a compact yet full-service dual-channel preamp. Providing a good balance between versatility and intuitive control, The Guitar Butler is the perfect tool for thoseFri, 14 Jan 2022 07:42:34 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/walrus-audio-revamps-its-slo-multi-texture-reverb-to-slotva/https://www.tonebox.com/news/walrus-audio-revamps-its-slo-multi-texture-reverb-to-slotva/Walrus Audio has introduced the newest addition to its reverb lineup—the Slötvå Multi-Texture, a more powerful variant of its Slö pedal. Specs-wise, the Slötvå is pretty much like its predecessorWed, 12 Jan 2022 08:09:46 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/mastro-valvola-introduces-the-3-in-1-off1-octave-fuzz-filter/https://www.tonebox.com/news/mastro-valvola-introduces-the-3-in-1-off1-octave-fuzz-filter/Italian pedal manufacturer Mastro Valvola has lifted the veil on a new three-in-one effects stompbox—the OFF1 Octave Fuzz Filter. In terms of circuitry, the OFF1 incorporates a trio of individualTue, 11 Jan 2022 07:56:27 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-releases-the-infinite-sample-sustainer/https://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-releases-the-infinite-sample-sustainer/TC Electronic has introduced the Infinite Sample Sustainer, a powerful pedal equipped with sophisticated soundscape-producing capabilities. Featuring an intuitive control interface consisting of Fade, Decay, and Level dials, the InfiniteFri, 07 Jan 2022 08:39:59 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/ibanez-gives-its-ts9-tube-screamer-a-40th-anniversary-ruby-red-makeover/https://www.tonebox.com/news/ibanez-gives-its-ts9-tube-screamer-a-40th-anniversary-ruby-red-makeover/In celebration of TS9’s 40th anniversary, Japanese pedal brand, Ibanez, has treated its iconic Tube Screamer to a Ruby Red paint job, doing away with its signature bright green chassis.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:31:03 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/mxr-reinvents-its-blue-box-for-the-poly-blue-octave/https://www.tonebox.com/news/mxr-reinvents-its-blue-box-for-the-poly-blue-octave/MXR has unveiled a rebooted and more feature-laden version of its cult-classic Blue Box—the M306 Poly Blue Octave. Popularized by the likes of Jimmy Page, the original Blue Box isThu, 06 Jan 2022 06:58:04 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/khdk-electronics-unveils-the-2-in-1-scott-ian-jsl/https://www.tonebox.com/news/khdk-electronics-unveils-the-2-in-1-scott-ian-jsl/KHDK Electronics has partnered with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian for a limited-edition signature effects stompbox—the Scott Ian JSL. Drawing inspiration from the long sold-out Sgt D, the Scott Ian JSLWed, 05 Jan 2022 07:12:41 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-relaunches-the-stereo-chorus-flanger/https://www.tonebox.com/news/tc-electronic-relaunches-the-stereo-chorus-flanger/TC Electronic has brought back its first-ever effects pedal, the 1976 Stereo Chorus Flanger. Designed in the 70s as a lower-noise alternative to other stompboxes, the reissue introduces a coupleThu, 23 Dec 2021 05:51:59 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/great-eastern-fx-enters-pedal-market-with-the-small-speaker-overdrive/https://www.tonebox.com/news/great-eastern-fx-enters-pedal-market-with-the-small-speaker-overdrive/UK-headquartered effects firm Great Eastern FX has announced its first foray into the pedal building market with the Small Speaker Overdrive. Looking to emulate the drive characteristics of a close-mic’dSat, 18 Dec 2021 04:19:02 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/mr-black-announces-the-eight-stage-mini-phaser/https://www.tonebox.com/news/mr-black-announces-the-eight-stage-mini-phaser/Mr. Black has lifted the veil on the latest addition to its ever-expanding collection of ultra-compact pedals—the eight-stage Mini Phaser. While it draws inspiration from the larger Mr. Black GilaMondo,Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:02:18 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/modal-effects-debuts-the-disruption-modular-distortion/https://www.tonebox.com/news/modal-effects-debuts-the-disruption-modular-distortion/Modal Effects has introduced a disruptive approach to distortion with the Disruption, a modular stompbox featuring six snappable analog devices for crafting personalized sounds. In terms of hardware, the DisruptionThu, 16 Dec 2021 05:07:44 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/red-witch-introduces-the-nonpareil-collection-of-54-unique-overdrives/https://www.tonebox.com/news/red-witch-introduces-the-nonpareil-collection-of-54-unique-overdrives/Red Witch has launched its latest pedal project—Nonpareil, a series of 54 one-of-a-kind overdrive pedals that celebrate the 54 lines of Kubla Khan, a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. HandcraftedWed, 15 Dec 2021 02:18:47 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/collision-devices-unveils-the-nocturnal-delay-tremolo-reverb-pedal/https://www.tonebox.com/news/collision-devices-unveils-the-nocturnal-delay-tremolo-reverb-pedal/Collision Devices has released a limited-edition three-effects-in-one pedal—the Nocturnal, packed with a modulated delay, shimmer reverb, and dynamic tremolo. Initially created by Collision Devices at the special request of guitaristTue, 14 Dec 2021 04:15:16 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/crazy-tube-circuits-releases-the-crossfire/https://www.tonebox.com/news/crazy-tube-circuits-releases-the-crossfire/Crazy Tube Circuits has announced the newest member of its effects stompboxes family—the Crossfire. Drawing inspiration from “one of the most iconic pedal/amp combinations” of all time, the Crossfire featuresFri, 10 Dec 2021 07:36:27 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/wampler-launches-the-pantheon-deluxe-dual-overdrive/https://www.tonebox.com/news/wampler-launches-the-pantheon-deluxe-dual-overdrive/Wampler has introduced its version of the double-Blues Breaker-style format popularized by the Analog Man King Of Tone—the Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive. Coming in as an update on the BluesWed, 08 Dec 2021 05:56:05 GMThttps://www.tonebox.com/news/mojo-hand-fx-unleashes-the-klon-style-sericon/https://www.tonebox.com/news/mojo-hand-fx-unleashes-the-klon-style-sericon/Mojo Hand FX has introduced its latest overdrive unit—the Sericon, drawing inspiration from the iconic Klon. Touted as “a highly tweakable and interactive version of a ‘professional’ gold overdrive,” theMon, 06 Dec 2021 07:37:02 GMT