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This four-in-one effects box is a one-stop shop for Frusciante fans, but it’s also loaded with classic-rock swagger.

Great, lively preamp sounds. Combines two modulation flavors with big personalities. One-stop shop for classic-rock tones. Good value.

Big. Preamp can’t be disengaged. At some settings, flanger effect leaves a little to be desired.

$440

JFX Deluxe Modulation Ensemble
jfxpedals.com

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Day 4 of Stompboxtober brings a chance to win a pedal from TWA: The Chemical-Z! Don’t miss out—enter now and return tomorrow for more!

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Simple elegance and lush tone define this pair of high-quality, medium-priced guitars designed for players looking for onstage panache and sweet vintage sounds.

Excellent playability, glamour, simplicity, and great tones define this budget-priced but high-quality blast from Gibson’s past.

None, unless you require a neck pickup on your instruments or find the body shape inhibiting.

$1,299

Epiphone 1963 Firebird 1
epiphone.com

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A classic-voiced, 3-knob fuzz with power and tweakability that surpass its seemingly simple construction.

A classic-voiced, well-built fuzz whose sounds, power, and tweakability distinguish it from many other 3-knob dirt boxes.

None, although it’s a tad pricey.

$249

SoloDallas Orbiter
solodallas.com

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You’ve probably seen me complain about the overpopulation of 3-knob fuzz/OD pedals in these pages—and then promptly write a rave review of some new triple-knobber. Well, I’m doing it again. SoloDallas’ Orbiter, inspired by the classic circuit of the 1966 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, stings and sings like a germanium Muhammad Ali. Mine’s already moved to my pedalboard full-time, because it delivers over-the-top fuzz, and allows my core tones to emerge.

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The latest version of this popular boutique pedal adds improved metering and increased headroom for a more organic sound.

A new version of the popular, extremely well-built boutique pedal that yields more organic sounds, via increased headroom. Ten-LED reduction meter is an easy-to-read improvement.

At $369 street, it ain’t cheap. Relatively steep learning curve.

$369

Origin Effects Cali76 FET
origineffects.com

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