This post may contain affiliate links A compressor pedal is one of the most underrated tools in a guitarist’s arsenal. Often described as the secret ingredient to pro-level tone, it’s a pedal you might not realize you need—until you try one. Whether you’re looking to tighten up your rhythm playing, add sustain to your solos, […]
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The Best Ambient Guitar Pedals
This post may contain affiliate links Ambient music has carved out a unique niche in the guitar pedal world, and guitar players use all sorts of different pedals and effects to create ambient drones and soundscapes within their compositions. While countless guitar pedals on the market can be classified as ‘ambient’ pedals, some […]
The Best Vibrato Pedals for Guitarists: A Comprehensive Guide
This post may contain affiliate links Vibrato pedals are an incredible tool for adding movement, depth, and expressiveness to your guitar sound. Whether you’re after subtle pitch modulation or lush, seasick warbles, the right vibrato pedal can truly transform the way your guitar sounds. In this guide, we will explore some of the best vibrato […]
Priced Out? Here Are Budget Alternatives to Iconic Vintage Pedals
This post may contain affiliate links Vintage guitar pedals are often sold at sky-high prices. This is often due to their rarity and the legendary guitar tones that they’ve helped create on classic records. The Klon Centaur is a great example of this. If you’re not familiar, the Centaur was an overdrive pedal […]
Top 8 Multi Modulation Pedals: A Comprehensive Guide
This post may contain affiliate links Whether you’re crafting vintage rock tones or diving into experimental soundscapes, modulation pedals are essential tools for shaping your sonic palette. The only downside? Deciding between a chorus pedal, a vibrato pedal, or a phaser—and finding room for them all on your pedalboard. Enter multi modulation pedals. These […]
Do You Need Both A Delay and A Reverb Pedal on Your Pedalboard?
This post may contain affiliate links Whether you are buying your first guitar pedal or you’re a seasoned pedal enthusiast, you may find yourself asking if you need both a delay and a reverb pedal on your pedalboard. While delay and reverb effects are similar, in that they both create space in between notes, […]
The Most Popular Guitar Pedals of 2023, Based on Your Pedalboards
This post may contain affiliate links No two pedalboards are the same. With such a wide array of different guitar pedals and configurations to choose from, I post all kinds of different pedalboards on @PedalHaven. But some guitar pedals are found on pedalboards more often than others. But what are the […]
Catalinbread Release the Sinkhole, Modulated Reverb Pedal
This post may contain affiliate links Pure ethereal bliss. Catalinbread Effects has just announced the release of their latest reverb pedal, the Sinkhole. WHERE TO BUY THE SINKHOLE Available on Reverb.com What is the Sinkhole from Catalinbread Effects? The Sinkhole is a modulated reverb pedal that utilizes a four-voice chorus effect to produce […]
Boss Launch Limited 50th Anniversary Pedals
This post may contain affiliate links A fresh look for these classic Boss pedals! To celebrate their 50th anniversary, BOSS has revealed three limited edition compact pedals of some of their most coveted guitar pedal circuits – the DS-1 Distortion(DS-1-B50A), the BD-2 Blues Driver (BD-2-B50A), and the SD-1 Super Overdrive (SD-1-B50A). These limited edition […]
Boss Release The RV-200 Reverb
This post may contain affiliate links After much anticipation, it’s finally here! The RV series reverb pedals from Boss are fantastic reverb pedals. A while back, we saw the release of the massive RV-500 reverb, and finally, we have the much-awaited RV-200. WHERE TO BUY REVERB.COM If you’re familiar with Boss’ 200 series pedals, […]