This post may contain affiliate links You can make a pedalboard out of almost anything. Since starting Pedal Haven, I’ve seen beautifully hand-crafted wooden pedalboards to people using old skateboard decks as a makeshift pedalboard – and everything in between. But you can never go wrong with a good old-fashioned flat pedalboard. […]
Interview with Shimmer
This post may contain affiliate links “We play VERY loud and it hurts.” The California-based band, Shimmer, recently put out a new record that has quickly become one of my favorite releases of 2020. I was able to chat with them to discuss how their band started, what influenced this latest record, and (of […]
Review: A Closer Look at the Zoog Pedalboard
This post may contain affiliate links Over the past few weeks, I have been scouring the #miniboardmonday hashtag on Instagram and have slowly been talking myself into purchasing a small pedalboard to use at home. As you may know, limiting yourself in what tools and instruments you can use is a great way to spark […]
How to Use the Effects Loop on Your Guitar Amp (And Why You Should)
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 […]
The Most Weird, Unique, and (Sometimes) Funny Guitar Pedals
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 […]
Must Have Pedals for Acoustic Guitar
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About Compressor 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 […]
Vox Lil Looper Review
This post may contain affiliate links The Vox Lil Looper features two independent loops that can collectively hold up to 90 seconds of recorded sound, plus a handful of effects built right in. There are 12 total effects including compression, crunch, overdrive, distortion, chorus, phaser, delay, and stutter. There are also four simulation modes that […]
The Best Guitar Pedals for Beginners
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 […]
7 Instruments You Never Thought to Use With Guitar Pedals
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 […]