Guitarist Robin Trower has played with a number of bands, and over the years, he has searched for that perfect overdrive pedal.  Finally, he sat down with Fulltone and helped create the Fulltone Robin Trower Signature Overdrive.  This pedal can almost be described as having a full tube amp in a box, it’s so dynamic.  However, it’s not just another version of the OCD pedal.  Instead, it’s a huge overdrive pedal that really delivers amp-like response, clarity, and versatility.  It really delivers Robin Trower’s signature tone, and if that’s what you’re looking for, your search has come to an end. (more...)

If you are looking for an overdrive effect pedal that allows you to switch between ranges, then you might want to consider the Big John Granny Puker.  That’s because this pedal allows you use overdrive an octave down, or use a complete mixture of the two ranges at once.  You can do this because of the way that they have their knobs set up on the system.  For example, there are three knobs that control everything: the volume, the mixer, and the puke.  The mixer is a knob that controls how you can blend the octave down effect, while the puke is the one that specifically works to control your overdrive increase. (more...)

The J-2 from Two Rock Amps was created for their 10th anniversary.  This amp, which is based on their Jet Signature Platform, features an all new design that brings in the dynamics and the feel of their 50 and 100 watt amps.  This includes a new reverb circuit, more response, separate master controls, and more.  The J-2 is available in two different packages.

The first features a 40 watt head powered by two 6L6 tubes.  It includes a 1-12 extension cab, footswitch, and cables, plus it comes with a special 10th anniversary t-shirt, hat, and logos.  The second package is a 40 watt amp that uses a 1-12 combo.  It also includes the special 10th anniversary items and cables. (more...)

Budda has a number of different products in their Superdrive Series II collection.  The major difference in these amps seems to come down to wattage.  The Budda Amps Superdrive 18 Series II is a sweet 18 watter. It just about enough power for most small to midsize rooms. It’s also very lightweight and easy to travel with, making it great for taking it on the road.

The Superdrive 18 Series II is a class AB amp that is completely hand-wired.  It has two channels (rhythm and high gain) and the amps are known for being amazingly articulate.  The amp uses two EL84 tubes, a 5u4 rectifier, and 12AX7 tubes for the preamp.  The amp has controls for mid, bass, treble, rhythm, and master volume.  It also features a pull modern mid function and a pull brite function for rhythm channel volume.  The Superdrive 18 Series II also features a custom-wound transformer that has a 4, 8, or 16 ohm switch. This amp is available as a head for $1595 new or as a 1x12 combo for $1895.

The Mini II is one of Bad Cat Amps’ most popular products.  This tiny little amp may only put out five watts of power, but don’t let that fool you this bad boy really roars.  It’s the perfect amp for anyone who needs a low-volume amp in their studio for recording.  It’s not going to do very well in large venues, of course, but for home play and recording, the Bad Cat Mini II is perfect.  It’s a Class A amp that is point to point wired and all tube powered. (more...)

Emma Effects is a pedal company based out of Denmark.  They hand build all of their pedals, and some of these devices look like nothing you’ve ever seen before!  They have recently named Godlyke Distributing as their North American distributor, and the company has plans to release many different Emma devices.

Several Emma Effects pedals have been discontinued and are only available in very limited quantities.  One of these is the Discumbobulator Envelope Filter.  This pedal is an amazing envelope filter that provides strong chords and keeps all of the tone in the original signal.  It’s sure to put some swing back in your sound…if you can find one.

The Onomatopoeia Overdrive Pedal is a powerful booster that can up your volume without coloring your sound too much.  However, the gain dial can be used to distort your signal if you like, allowing this pedal to function somewhat like a tube amp.  It also has a unique saturation control that allows the pedal to mimic the sounds of an amp with a single power tube.

One of Emma Effects’ newer pedals is the Pisdiyauwot Metal Distortion pedal.  This pedal is great for anyone who plays heavy metal.  It distorts in ways that no other pedals can do, and it’s incredible.  There’s no other pedal like it out there.

Finally, the Stinkbug Overdrive pedal is Emma Effects’ take on an amazing classic overdrive.  Your mids will sound great, while the highs and lows will be perfect.  The Stinkbug sounds very warm, and even when your midrange is turned up, it won’t have any nasal sound to it.