Part phaser, part vibrato, part gain stage, the October Audio MNTNS does a bit of everything. You might remember October Audio from my review of their fantastic NVMBR Fuzz pedal back in 2021. That pedal was a mainstay in my rig for a long time, thanks to its versatility and wide range of sounds despiteContinue reading “October Audio Delves Into Complex Modulation With The MNTNS Phaser”
Tag Archives: Gain
Fox River Devices Autumn Drive Is Their First In A Line Of Seasonal Gain Stages
A new brand, a new pedal, and four seasonal takes on drive pedals start now with Autumn. One of my favorite aspects of running this blog is that I can cover new and upcoming brands that most of you probably wouldn’t otherwise find. Sure, I do review Fender, PRS, Walrus, Strymon, and other big nameContinue reading “Fox River Devices Autumn Drive Is Their First In A Line Of Seasonal Gain Stages”
Thirty7fx Tombstone Treble Boost Review
I have never used a treble boost before, but now I want more of them. Overview & Cost: $135.00 USD from Thirty7fx.com or Reverb.com! (some affiliate links) As far as treble boost pedals go, I am pretty solidly an amateur. I have heard people rave about them as a gain stage or secret weapon forContinue reading “Thirty7fx Tombstone Treble Boost Review”
Wampler Ratsbane Pedal Review: A Mini, Modern RAT?
My favorite gain pedal of all time but shrunk down and with additional features? Word. Overview & Cost: $149.00 Grab one from Sweetwater, Wamplerpedals.com, Amazon.com, or Reverb.com! I’ve already written several articles about my love of RAT pedals, their clones, knockoffs, and variants. While the Mosky Black Rat wasn’t a big winner for me, theContinue reading “Wampler Ratsbane Pedal Review: A Mini, Modern RAT?”
Interchange Noise Works Element 119 Distortion Pedal Review
With adjustable clipping and interactive LED’s, will this be more than just a gimmick? Overview & Cost: $175.00 from Interchangenoiseworks.com I have to be honest, every time I get word about a new distortion pedal I expect it to be too derivative and boring. However, the last few pedals that have passed through my handsContinue reading “Interchange Noise Works Element 119 Distortion Pedal Review”
Guitars For Idiots 