3 different gain controls combine to allow unique tone shaping and a wide range of gain. Another Overdrive Pedal? Not Quite For years I have had overdrive fatigue. I reviewed dozens of different boutique takes on a Klon Centaur, TS8, or BluesBreaker, to the point of struggling to differentiate much. This is a contributing factorContinue reading “RhFp Electronics Has Built An Original And Impressive MOSFET Drive With The Mosphoros”
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Hear Me Out: Buying The Right Guitar Gear Can Help Fix Our Screwed Up Country
The reality of capitalism is that we all effectively vote for how we want our world to work using our money. We’ve all had conversations about how much money we spend on pedals, amps, instruments, or other musical tools. Usually, the conversations have some sort of negative connotation, questioning if another piece of gear isContinue reading “Hear Me Out: Buying The Right Guitar Gear Can Help Fix Our Screwed Up Country”
Fender Has Lost Their Damn Minds
It feels like every week another fruitless and unnecessary piece of legal news hits my timeline. I’m not the first, or last, who will share opinions about this online. But I am someone who has worked closely with the brand and *thought* I had a good idea about the company ethos. I’ve been on aContinue reading “Fender Has Lost Their Damn Minds”
SWMRS Returns After Successful Tour With “New Horse” And New Energy
A surprisingly strong summer for new music continues with a Soundcloud-exclusive track from SWMRS. I first stumbled upon SWMRS while in college during the summer of 2017, fresh off the release of their debut album “Drive North”. Flash forward to April 2026 and I’m watching the band play a gig on the album’s 10th anniversaryContinue reading “SWMRS Returns After Successful Tour With “New Horse” And New Energy”
Getdown Services Brings the Glam and Garage Rock On “I Can’t Die Like That”
As guitarist Josh Law alluded to in an interview with me last year, the band’s got the guitar front and center these days. Getting to know the music of Getdown Services has been one of the more fun developments of the last year or two. As I wrote about ahead of my interview with oneContinue reading “Getdown Services Brings the Glam and Garage Rock On “I Can’t Die Like That””
Weezer Has Struck Gold With ‘We Might As Well Be Strangers’ Off The Upcoming Gold Album
Been stoked about a Weezer single in 2026 was not on my bingo card. Summer is finally here and there’s some exciting gear reviews coming up soon, including an overdrive pedal made in Switzerland by RhPf Electronics, and a DIY Tele kit from GuitarKitWorld. But before we can get there I am busy constructing myContinue reading “Weezer Has Struck Gold With ‘We Might As Well Be Strangers’ Off The Upcoming Gold Album”
Summer School Electronics Fuzz 101 Does Exactly What You Want A Fuzz Pedal To Do
Summer School sends you back to the basics of fuzz with their latest high gain pedal release. Earlier in the spring, our good friends at Summer School Electronics dropped the Fuzz 101, the latest in a long line of satisfying fuzz pedals from teacher/pedal guru Mark. While I was quick in getting my demo ofContinue reading “Summer School Electronics Fuzz 101 Does Exactly What You Want A Fuzz Pedal To Do”
Hardware Fixations Launches SLEDGE, A Simple And Streamlined Drive Pedal
Two knobs and the truth is all you need for a set it and forget it gain tone. Hardware Fixations has just announced and released their latest pedal, The SLEDGE overdrive. While you may often find me waxing poetically about pedals loaded with features, this is a sharp departure back to a streamlined product. ButContinue reading “Hardware Fixations Launches SLEDGE, A Simple And Streamlined Drive Pedal”
Klowra Pedals Disrupts The Boutique Market With Vein Pitch Shifter and Mantra Dual Expression Pedal
For far less cost than comparably powerful pedals, Klowra’s pedals offer a significant amount of premium features. Klowra’s Pedals Are Both Familiar And New To The Marketplace When I first saw the Klowra pedal designs, I was struck by how much they reminded me of the ALABS Audio pedals I had previously reviewed. Turns out,Continue reading “Klowra Pedals Disrupts The Boutique Market With Vein Pitch Shifter and Mantra Dual Expression Pedal”
Guitar Gear Small Business Profile: FRET12 Brings Culture And Community To Chicago’s Music Scene
Guitar gear stores can no longer survive off of Fender Strat sales but don’t worry, FRET12 may have the solution. Supporting small businesses in the guitar and music industry is one of the primary goals of Guitars For Idiots. If you’re a repeat reader you probably already know this, as the site has transitioned toContinue reading “Guitar Gear Small Business Profile: FRET12 Brings Culture And Community To Chicago’s Music Scene”
