Analog Man
Mike Piera has run Analog Man from Connecticut since 1993, and the company occupies an unusual position: part boutique builder, part the definitive reference on vintage pedal circuits. The King of Tone overdrive has a waiting list measured in years, and the Analog Man modifications to Boss and Ibanez pedals are a small industry of their own. The name appears throughout our overdrive writing for exactly that reason.
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Analog Man FAQ4 questions
What is Analog Man?
Analog Man LLC is a guitar effects pedal maker based on Route 6 in Bethel, Connecticut. It builds its own pedals, modifies other manufacturers' pedals, and deals in vintage effects — the modification and repair side is as much of the business as the products are.
What is the King of Tone?
Analog Man's dual overdrive, and one of the most sought-after pedals in the market — long waiting lists have been part of its reputation for years. It contains two independent drive circuits that can be used separately or stacked, which is why it replaces two pedals on a lot of boards.
Can you visit the Analog Man shop?
By appointment. The company states its shop hours as weekdays 9 to 5 Eastern and asks that you email for an appointment, and specifically asks people not to come to or send anything to the address without contacting them first — except items being sent in for a documented mod or repair.
Does Analog Man still modify pedals?
Yes, and it is one of the longest-running businesses doing it. The mod service covers a wide list of factory pedals, and the company keeps its original website online precisely because it holds a large amount of reference information on older items no longer sold.