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Ross Chevalier 10/11/24 Ross Chevalier 10/11/24

IR Pedals for Acoustic Guitars. Real or Spurious?

There has recently been some noise about IR pedals for acoustic guitars. Do they work? How do they work? Do they actually even exist?

Ross Chevalier 10/4/24 Ross Chevalier 10/4/24

Let’s Talk Offsets

In this article, I want to discuss one of my favourite guitar body styles, what the marketplace calls the offset. For this entire concept, we again recognize Mr. Leo Fender.

Ross Chevalier 6/14/24 Ross Chevalier 6/14/24

I Was Using It Wrong. The Origin Effects MAGMA57

Using the MAGMA57 as an amp in a box instead of using it as a pedal into a guitar amp has been a game changer for me. Now I have the sound of a Magnatone amplifier without the demands of dollar and space. Is it exact? It’s more than great from my perspective.

Ross Chevalier 6/7/24 Ross Chevalier 6/7/24

The Best Desktop Amp/Cab Box? The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier X

Is the DSM&Humboldt Simplifier X the best desktop amp/cab sim box available at the moment? I think that it is, so join e to find out why.

Ross Chevalier 5/17/24 Ross Chevalier 5/17/24

Who Needs Another Overdrive? ME!

In thi review article I share my experiences with the excellent David Barber Electronics Five Watt World BUSS pedal. If you could only have one overdrive, this should definitely be high on your list.