State of the Stomp
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Pedal geeks are on an eternal quest for more stompbox lore. Design, function, history, and the latest technology—it’s all covered here by a rotating cast of experts that includes Ben Fulton, Kevin Bolembach, and Gregg Stock, Pete Celi, and other wizards from Strymon.
ARTICLES
State of the Stomp: In Defense of Version 2
November 8, 2018
Why pedal makers keep trying to build a better mousetrap.
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State of the Stomp: My Design Un-Basics
October 9, 2018
A pedal builder explains how what’s under his lid gets into a box’s enclosure.
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State of the Stomp: Virtually Real, or Really Virtual?
August 19, 2018
Why stompboxes survive in a world of modeling and emulators.
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State of the Stomp: Make Yourself Some Inspiration
July 3, 2018
Out-of-the-box techniques can put you in the right creative space.
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State of the Stomp: FAQs From Pedalworld
June 13, 2018
Philippe Herndon replies to readers about digital emulation, “magic ears” designers, truth in advertising, and knowing when an idea is fully hatched.
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State of the Stomp: Musing on Two-Amp Rigs and Stereo Effects
April 30, 2018
Is a “wet/dry” rig stereo? Is there such a thing as “true stereo” and does it work onstage? The debate rages on.
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State of the Stomp: Reflections on an A/DA Flanger
March 7, 2018
What a great vintage stompbox can tell a contemporary pedal builder.
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State of the Stomp: Will Analog Die?
January 22, 2018
What if we live in a simulation—a digital emulation of the world?
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State of the Stomp: How’d You Hear About Them?
January 2, 2018
If net neutrality dies, will small businesses—like pedal makers—survive?
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State of the Stomp: The Future—Younger, More Female, or Else!
December 3, 2017
Are guitars going the way of the saxophone?
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State of the Stomp: Welcome Back, Bad Monkey!
October 24, 2017
A forgotten zombie pedal returns from the dead to rekindle an old friendship and bring a new perspective.
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State of the Stomp: Let the Outside In
October 16, 2017
What precious fuel keeps the idea factory running?
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State of the Stomp: Building Chris Cornell’s Cannonballs
August 28, 2017
Our columnist recounts making custom pedals for the late rock giant, and mourns his passing.
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State of the Stomp: Come with Me if You Want to Live
July 26, 2017
Is the guitar dead, or just taking a nap?
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State of the Stomp: L’appel du Vide
June 20, 2017
The internal battle between gear lust and contentment.
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State of the Stomp: Play Like a Girl (Scout)
June 15, 2017
Leave the songs your guitar visits better than they were before it arrived.
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State of the Stomp: How to Be a Gentle Gear Guru
April 27, 2017
Noobies need your insight. Dispense it generously and kindly.
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State of the Stomp: Embrace Your Secret Love
April 11, 2017
Inspiration can be found in the most unlikely places, including those once spurned.
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