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Best 9V Battery for Guitar Pedals: Choosing the Right Type

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How Long Do 9V Batteries Last in Guitar Pedals?

Ever found yourself mid-riff, only to have your pedal cut out without warning? When you rely on batteries to p...

November 14, 2024

Can I Use a 12V Power Supply on a 9V Guitar Effects Pedal?

Ever wonder if pushing the limits on your guitar pedal’s power supply could supercharge your tone—or fry...

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Which Octave Pedal for Guitar is Best for Solo and Acoustic Players?

Ever want to summon a bassist with the tap of your foot? Well, with the right octave pedal for guitar, you pra...

September 21, 2024

Noise Gate Before or After Compressor? What’s the Best Setup?

Ever wondered why your guitar sound isn’t quite hitting the mark, despite tweaking every knob and pedal? I’ve ...

September 4, 2024

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How to Use a Wah Pedal: A Beginner’s Guide

The wah pedal is a staple of expressive guitar playing. This simple pedal adds a vocal-like quality to your tone, lettin...

January 10, 2025

Flanger Before or After Distortion: Which Placement Is Best?

Flanger pedals have a way of sparking debates among guitarists, especially when it comes to their placement in the signa...

December 26, 2024

Steve Lukather’s Pedalboard: The Pedals Behind His Tone

Imagine capturing the smooth and powerful tones that Steve Lukather (Luke) is known for. These are the tones that have g...

December 20, 2024

4 Cable Method Explained: Step-by-Step Guide with Diagrams

You’ve probably heard guitarists talking about the 4 Cable Method (or 4CM) like it’s some secret ingredient ...

December 13, 2024

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