This post may contain affiliate links Have you ever gotten a new guitar amp and found a pair of strange jacks on the back labeled “Effects Loop” or “FX Loop” – With one jack labeled “Send” and the other “Return”? Chances are: you have. And chances are: you may not be sure exactly what to […]

This post may contain affiliate links There are plenty of “normal” guitar pedals. Let’s get weird. Sometimes you want your guitar to make noises that sound absolutely nothing like a guitar. Other times, you might want your guitar to sound like… (checks notes)… a fart? There are truly some very weird and unusual guitar pedals […]

This post may contain affiliate links Playing acoustic guitar is an entirely different world than playing electric guitar. But that doesn’t mean an acoustic guitarist can’t experiment within the world of guitar pedals. In fact, having acoustic guitar pedals in your setup can greatly benefit your sound.   Because there are so many guitar pedals […]

This post may contain affiliate links Whether you have been browsing various gear forums, checking out your favorite guitarists’ pedalboards, or scrolling through the @PedalHaven Instagram account – chances are you have seen a lot of different compressor pedals.    However, if you’re new to the guitar pedal world, or just aren’t quite sure if […]

This post may contain affiliate links Looking for your first guitar pedal? Shopping for the guitar player in your family? Picking out your first guitar pedal can be a daunting, yet exciting task. But with so many options to pick from, how do you choose? What are the best guitar pedals for beginners? Here are […]

This post may contain affiliate links If you’re looking to expand your sonic palette, or perhaps just want to give your new album a musical texture that sounds amazing, there are few better ways to do so than by running a favorite instrument through an effects pedal. From Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis to Aphex […]

This post may contain affiliate links Part 3 of a 3 article series, discussing the evolution and iteration on the system that was used to compose Lost Landscapes and highlights some more recent effect builders and the quest for more warble. Part 1 – Opening a Trans-Dimensional Portal Using Time-Based Effects Part 2 – Lost […]

This post may contain affiliate links Starting in the 20th century, all kinds of guitar-based music became the perfect backdrop for vocal performance. From acoustic blues to modern indie rock, voice and guitar have always stood together. Despite the popularity of effects in the guitar world, some of the most interesting singers have utilized guitar […]

This post may contain affiliate links Haunted Labs, a boutique pedal builder based in North Carolina, has recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their latest haunting creation – The DARK AURA. Just in time for Halloween! This pedal as an atmospheric reverb that will be sure to send shivers down the spines of […]

This post may contain affiliate links So you’ve been playing guitar for a little while, love the blues, and want to get deeper into the sounds and gear of your favorite players. Totally understandable. You’ve got a Strat and a Reissue Twin Reverb and it’s all cool but you keep hearing more experienced players talking […]