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DOD and Morley Team Up to Unleash the “WTF” Wah-ocTo-Fuzz Pedal – Out Now!
DOD and Morley team up for the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz (“WTF”) pedal, blending 80s glitch octave, 70s fuzz, and classic optical wah into one wild 3-in-1 box. Out Now!
Deals
Best Sweetwater Guitar Pedal Deals: Huge Savings on Line 6, Universal Audio, Keeley & More
Score massive savings on guitar pedals and amp modelers at Sweetwater! Save big on Line 6, Universal Audio, Keeley, boutique fuzzes, and multi-effects.
How To
The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the “Wall of Sound”Â
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2025 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.
Pedal of the Week
Pedal of the Week: The Madness of the DOD Carcosa Fuzz
Discover why the DOD Carcosa Fuzz is a modern classic. From ’70s vintage tones to gated madness, our review explores its unique bias controls and “King in Yellow” lore.
Effects Pedals
DOD Badder Monkey – New 3-in-1 Primate Style Overdrive
The DOD Badder Monkey is coming! A reissue of the legendary Tube Screamer-style overdrive, this new take on a classic transforms the affordable pedal into a premium piece of gear.
Top stories
Guitar Market Restructuring: Leo Fender’s Legacy (G&L) Faces Uncertain Futures Amid Economic Squeeze
The guitar market is facing a ‘Great Restructuring.’ G&L Guitars is in peril and UK distributor JHS is closing. See how inflation and tariffs are impacting brands like PRS.
Bands
Jack White’s Gear: Unveiling the Minimalist Mastermind’s White Stripes Arsenal
Dive deep into Jack White’s minimalist guitar and amp setup used during The White Stripes! Explore the iconic gear behind his raw sound, from the Airline “JB Hutto” to the Silvertone amp. Learn how his gear choices influenced modern music!
Effects Pedals
BOSS Unleashes New Poly Shifting Powerhouses: XS-100 and XS-1 Challenge the Pitch-Shifting Status Quo
BOSS’s new Poly Shifter pedals, the XS-100 and XS-1, promise unprecedented clarity and control in a direct challenge to industry titans like the Digitech Whammy.
Guitar
Mooer Enters the Looper Fray with AI-Powered GL100
Experience the future of looping with the Mooer GL100. Featuring 300 minutes of loop time, an AI drum machine, & 100 memory slots
Guitar
NAMM 2025: Rumors, Predictions, and Breaking News from the Music Industry’s Biggest Event
NAMM 2025 is just around the corner! Stay tuned for the latest news, rumors, and predictions on the biggest guitar gear show of the year.