Author Archives: Matt Dunn

Sparkbox FX Green Bastard Drive Pedal Review: A “Decent” Drive

Bubbles’ iconic wrestling alter ego lends some serious muscle to this Maxon OD808-style pedal. Parts Unknown Trailer Park Boys is one of my all time favorite shows ever. It’s stupid, it’s low budget, it requires no active thought to enjoy, and it’s even somewhat heart warming at times. For years that show has been likeContinue reading “Sparkbox FX Green Bastard Drive Pedal Review: A “Decent” Drive”

Are Used Gear Prices Going To Skyrocket Again In The Coming Years?

Tariffs could lead to increased prices for new gear and suppress smaller builders from competing with industry giants. Remember back in 2021 when used guitar gear would cost you almost as much as new guitar gear? You could name your price on Reverb, Ebay, or other online marketplaces, as lived in this alternate pandemic reality.Continue reading “Are Used Gear Prices Going To Skyrocket Again In The Coming Years?”

Punk Business Profile: Rejects Beer Co. Brings A Punk Venue To The Brewery Craze

If you’re in Southern New England and a fan of punk rock, here’s the perfect waterfront venue for you. Image of We Own Land (band) performing at Rejects Beer Co., all credit to Rejects Beer Co. This is the first in a new series I’m debuting where our website will highlight amazing businesses that areContinue reading “Punk Business Profile: Rejects Beer Co. Brings A Punk Venue To The Brewery Craze”

Glowfly Pedals Glitchwave567 Chaos Engine Review & Demo

This is a glitchy, lo-fi pedal that is meant for pushing the boundaries of guitar signal, in a good way. Go visit the Glowfly website – cost £80 (GBP) – or grab your own using my Reverb affiliate link! Our 2025 review season continues to get off the ground with this so called Chaos Engine,Continue reading “Glowfly Pedals Glitchwave567 Chaos Engine Review & Demo”

Here Are Some Of My Demo Friends’ Favorite Pedals From 2024

Longtime friends Matt Foy, The Pedal Couple, Summer School Electronics and more wrap up our 2024 gear coverage with their favorite picks! As you folks know we’re putting a bow on 2024 and getting ready to start the 2025 gear season in full swing. But here’s one list end of year article before we doContinue reading “Here Are Some Of My Demo Friends’ Favorite Pedals From 2024”

Radio Wave Effects Dalliter Fuzz Review & Demo

Sustaining warm fuzz tones in a big bright blue box, what’s not to like? Visit Radio Waves Effects website – Cost $125 USD – or grab one on Reverb using my affiliate link! Our first pedal review of the 2025 season is here and it’s a big box fuzz from Radio Wave Effects, a LexingtonContinue reading “Radio Wave Effects Dalliter Fuzz Review & Demo”

Black Friday 2024 Pedal Releases To Know About

Gonna treat yourself to a new pedal? Start with some of these gems. I’m really not a fan of the commercialism of our holidays, but I’m also pragmatic and realize we’re all just trying to do our best in this crushing capitalist society. So if we’re going to spend some money and contribute to thisContinue reading “Black Friday 2024 Pedal Releases To Know About”

2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews

We didn’t do many guitar reviews this year as we focused on pedals, punk rock, and just got busy with life. While Guitars For Idiot got to celebrate the 5 year mark in 2024, one major bummer was the lack of guitar reviews. The truth is, I tried to really make sure that I didn’tContinue reading “2024 Guitars For Idiots Year In Electric Guitar Reviews”

2024 Guitars For Idiots’ Guitar Pedal Review Rankings

It was a year full of showcasing new brands, creative builders, and smaller batches than you’ll find on main stream sites. Welcome to the 4th annual guitar pedal review rankings here on Guitars For Idiots. This year was, yet again, a bit different on the website from years’ past. That seems to be a reoccurringContinue reading “2024 Guitars For Idiots’ Guitar Pedal Review Rankings”