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 Solar
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 carries
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 DOD
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 and
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 lineup
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 a
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.
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’d
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. Handcrafted
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 features
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 Blues
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,” the
MXR Collaborates With Tom Morello for the Power 50 Overdrive
MXR has joined forces with American musician Tom Morello for the Tom Morello Power 50 signature overdrive, which mimics the sound of its namesake’s go-to amplifier setup. Bringing the sound
Gone Fishing Effects Announces Version 2.0 of Simon Neil Booooom/Blast
Gone Fishing Effects has again teamed up with Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil for a second run of the Booooom/Blast signature drive stompbox. Slated to go live at the end of
Joyo Debuts the KoT-Inspired King Of Kings Overdrive
Joyo has unveiled a budget-friendlier alternative to the elusive Analog Man King Of Tone (KoT)—the King Of Kings Overdrive, letting you enjoy classic dual-Bluesbreaker sounds sans the four-year wait. Sporting
