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Gamma lineup of pedals including Hades Metal Distortion

Is GAMMA Hades the Metal Zone Killer? A Deep Dive Review

For many guitarists, the pursuit of the ultimate distortion is a relentless journey. While some prefer the raw power of amp-driven distortion, others, like myself, opt for a pedal-based approach. If you’re like me, I think you ought to give the Hades Metal Distortion, by GAMMA, a good look.

Music Man Amps: An Undervalued Pedal Platform in the Vintage Market

Music Man Amps: An Undervalued Pedal Platform in the Vintage Market

Every musician's journey is marked by evolution - an evolution of skills, tastes, and gear. My own journey has been no different. Having started with a simple setup, I gradually moved towards an ampless rig, embracing the flexibility and convenience it offered. However, life has a way of

VOX Copperhead Drive with EHX Nano Big Muff Pi and BOSS SD-1

VOX Copperhead Drive: The Underrated Amp Sim Pedal

Join me as we take a look at the VOX Valvenergy Copperhead Drive, an overlooked gem that delivers classic Marshall amp tones and feel and could just be your new secret weapon. We'll dive into it's features and performance comparing it to other amp sims. The

JOYO American Sound on a Squier Classic Vibes Telecaster Thinline Deluxe

JOYO American Sound Review: Classic Fender Amp Tone for $3o?!

As the world continues to evolve, so too do the tools that guitarists use to create their music. A great example of this has been the evolution of "amp in a box" pedals. They started in the 70s and 80s as nothing more than distortion/overdrive pedals with

Hero Image for the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite from Neural DSP

Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite: A Historic Amplifier Brought to Life for Guitarists Everywhere

Neural DSP has just released a new product that is sure to excite guitarists everywhere - the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite. This suite brings a piece of guitar amplifier history back to life by replicating every nuance of both the Mark IIC+ and its mythical factory modification, the Mark