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Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners: 5 Essential Picks

Finding the best guitar pedals for beginners shouldn’t require a music theory degree, but most guides make it feel...

Best Pedals for Funk Guitar: From Eddie Hazel to Cory Wong

After 20-ish years of playing and teaching, I still clearly remember my first time playing in a funk band. There I was, ...

Bluesbreaker vs Blues Driver: The Ultimate Battle of Blues Overdrives

I’ll never forget the first time I experienced these two pedals in the same room. I was helping a friend reorganiz...

Ibanez TS9 vs TS808: Which Tube Screamer is Right for You?

If you’ve spent time exploring the world of guitar pedals, you’ve probably heard of the legendary Ibanez Tub...

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

Have you ever had your guitar cut out or tone drop right when you’re about to play that solo you’ve worked s...

10 Best Guitar Amps for Pedals: Top Tube Pedal Platform Amps Under $1000

There’s nothing quite like the feeling when you switch on a pedal, and your amp and tone come alive. It really is a feel...

13 Best Hendrix Style Fuzz Pedals to Get That Iconic Tone

When I look at the history of fuzz pedals, it always amazes me how a simple pedal helped to define the sound of an entir...

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 practically c...

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Boss TU-2 vs Boss TU-3: Which Tuner Pedal Should You Get?

Let’s talk tuners. I know, I know – not the most exciting topic. But for us guitarists, keeping our guitars ...

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