As a guitarist, the pedals you choose to put on your pedalboard will determine the styles, tones, and options that you have at your disposal. Selecting specific combinations of effects that complement each other is of paramount importance when it comes to sculpting your sound. What’s so special about fuzz pedals? One of the most …
It seems that new boutique pedal manufacturers are appearing constantly these days, which is great for guitarists who want to add the finest effects to their signal chain. Boutique pedal brands tend to be innovative, and they don’t shy away from challenging the norms. Their willingness to experiment and think outside of the box leads …
Powering your pedals correctly is essential to achieving the best possible performance out of your equipment. The most efficient way to provide your pedals with a good clean power source is by using a dedicated power supply. These devices come in a variety of sizes and shapes and have differing qualities. Identifying the ideal power …
Selecting the individual components of your guitar rig is a process that hugely impacts your tone, style, and sonic possibilities. Needless to say, amplifiers are a major part of your setup, as are the guitars you use. Along with these two choices, your range of effects pedals also has the ability to transform the output …
Along with the choice of guitar and amplifier, a guitarist’s pedalboard is one of the most important factors when it comes to creating your sound. Effects pedals provide you with sonic options that can completely transform the tone of your guitar. Regardless of the genre or style of guitar you play, a delay pedal is …
When we think of modulation pedals, the effects which commonly spring to mind are chorus, phasers, and flangers. I believe that vibrato is the unsung hero of the modulation family, and many brilliant pedals provide this effect. Over the years our team at Guitar Lobby has owned and tested dozens of these pedals, and in …
The three most impactful aspects of a guitarist’s rig are their chosen guitar model, amplifier, and which effects pedals are present on their pedalboard. In the following article, we’ll discuss overdrive pedals and explain what makes them a worthy addition to your setup. Each model varies in capabilities, controls, and the tones they produce. Purchasing …
When it comes to shaping your guitar’s tone, there are few tools more valuable to have in your arsenal than an EQ pedal. Graphic equalizers are commonly used in the mixing process in a recording studio, but recent advances in technology have now made it possible to have EQ on your pedalboard. It can be …
Having a choice of top-quality effects pedals provides you with more options when it comes to creating unique tones with your guitar. Whether you require a subtle boost to emphasize a melody or you need spacey ambient effects to build tension, the single most effective way to achieve this is with pedals. Effects pedals can …
Just the mention of a multi effects unit evokes mixed reactions from guitarists and bass players alike. Purists will shun them, because “analog is always better”, while others, who value functionality, portability, versatility, and a much lower cost than a fully stocked analog pedalboard, will swear by them. This discussion won’t go away anytime soon, …