Tronographic Boxidizer

The Boxidizer’s overdrive recipe isn’t what most would call classic. But as more players rediscover the merit of ’70s solid-state preamp gain (a secret long guarded by stoner rock acolytes) the Boxidizer may become a classic in its own right. From pretty to brutal, the Boxidizer adds hot, in-your-face immediacy to any rig.
$165 street
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In the years we’ve compiled our annual list of Premier Gear Award winners, we’ve probably never seen a list more eclectic than 2015’s. From high-gain monster amps and atmospheric reverbs to mini overdrives and wahs, 2015’s award winners covered all the bases.

As always, it was a joy to see how both big-time musical instrument industry players and little shops a step removed from the garage managed to haul in Premier Guitar’s prize for gear excellence. And if anyone’s counting, we’re pretty sure we also set a record for Premier Gear Award winners. So we hope you’re comfy—this list of primo gear may take some time to cover.