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Shred Your Enthusiasm: Stranglehold by Starlight
Lessons

Shred Your Enthusiasm: Stranglehold by Starlight

Playing over jazz chord changes can be one of the most humiliating experiences a rock guitar player can ever face.

Fuchs Plush FX Jersey Thunder Pedal Review
Bass

Fuchs Plush FX Jersey Thunder Pedal Review

The Thunder boasts three custom-voiced EQ curves and gain boost settings, which are accessible via a 3-way switch located on the side of the unit.

Catalinbread Naga Viper Pedal Review
Gear

Catalinbread Naga Viper Pedal Review

Catalinbread uses the Rangemaster as square one for the design of the Naga Viper—a treble boost with a little something extra.

The Stratocaster "Jazz Switch" Mod
Gear

The Stratocaster "Jazz Switch" Mod

Prior to 1967, Fender used the following wiring: bridge pickup alone, neck pickup alone, and neck pickup alone with an additional 0.1 µF cap engaged.

SX Callisto Jr.
Gear

SX Callisto Jr.

Okay, I confess: I do a daily search for SX guitars on eBay. Why? Because I’ve owned SX axes before and know they’re built solid and they’re cheap.

Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus Pedal Review
Effects

Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus Pedal Review

The Bass Boost Chorus provides the tones of classic chorus effects while solving some the issues that often arise when applying chorus to bass frequencies.

G&L Buckshot Pedal Review
Gear

G&L Buckshot Pedal Review

A natural overdrive that goes from smooth to sizzling, all while retaining the character of both amp and guitar.

Pigtronix Tremvelope Pedal Review
Gear

Pigtronix Tremvelope Pedal Review

The analog, optical Pigtronix Tremvelope invites tremolo fans to look deeper into what the effect can deliver.

4 Pedal Mods for the Masses
DIY

4 Pedal Mods for the Masses

Ever thought it might be cool to get into pedal modding but didn’t know where to start? Problem solved. Here, Ben Fulton, CEO and head designer at Red Witch Analog Pedals in New Zealand, walks you step-by-step through four mods perfect for the budding solder jockey.

Juliet Collective Circadia Pedal Review
Gear

Juliet Collective Circadia Pedal Review

The Circadia polyrhythmic auto wah is the perfect embodiment of the Juliet Collective’s philosophy. Not every player will find a need for one, but those who do are likely to cover interesting new ground.