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State of the Stomp: It’s Not the Pedal—It’s Your Pickup
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: It’s Not the Pedal—It’s Your Pickup

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Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?
Artwork by Alex Guaraldi
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Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?

Wah-Wah 101
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Wah-Wah 101

It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!
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It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!

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The Fine Points of Compression
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The Fine Points of Compression

The Hidden Magic of Miku
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The Hidden Magic of Miku

It’s tempting to think of this pedal as a joke. Don’t.

The Hidden Costs of Guitar Effects Pedals
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The Hidden Costs of Guitar Effects Pedals

Do you scoff at pedal prices? Here’s a deep look at the process and expenses of bringing a pedal to market.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Compression
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A Guitarist’s Guide to Compression

Compression might be the most misunderstood effect on your board—until now.

The Myth of Vintage Gear: Is Handwired Always Better?
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The Myth of Vintage Gear: Is Handwired Always Better?

Do vintage parts make better pedals? Not always.

The Real Cost of a Pedal
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The Real Cost of a Pedal

Free the Fuzz: Effects for Beyond the Guitar
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Free the Fuzz: Effects for Beyond the Guitar

While the pedal builders at Sehat Effectors are in the game for their love of the 6-string, they’ve since begun exploring what effects pedals mean to other kinds of instrumentalists.

Why the State of Stomps Is All About E-Commerce
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Why the State of Stomps Is All About E-Commerce

Our columnist ponders the business-to-consumer model, and how the design of online stores might be more crucial to the stompbox industry than we’d like to admit.

Take It from a Pro: Tips on Pedalboard Assembly
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Take It from a Pro: Tips on Pedalboard Assembly

Here, our XAct Tone Solutions columnist walks you through every aspect of how to put together your ideal pedalboard.

The Legacy of the Roland Space Echo
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The Legacy of the Roland Space Echo

The majestic Roland Space Echo is having a bit of a resurgence. Here’s a breakdown on what makes it tick, and whether or not it’s right for you.

Can You Tap the Right Tempo?
State of the Stomp

Can You Tap the Right Tempo?

Our columnist makes an argument against the usefulness of tap tempo footswitches. Should we really be bothering with them?