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State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To

Between unrestricted parts sourcing, custom fabrication, better PCBs, and the kind of customer service the boutique market is built on, today’s pedals aren’t just made like they used to be—they’re made better.

State of the Stomp: Why Some Pedals Will Never Go Digital
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: Why Some Pedals Will Never Go Digital

From loopers to octaves, certain effects have made the leap—and certain others never will.

State of the Stomp: Find Your Pedal Knob’s “Sweep” Spot
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: Find Your Pedal Knob’s “Sweep” Spot

Why great pedal controls live between 3 and 8—and what happens when knobs do too much or require extreme settings to sound right.

Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?
State of the Stomp

Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?

From classics to boutique, there are plenty of reasons the market shows no signs of slowing down.

It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!
State of the Stomp

It’s Time To Crash Your Component Stash!

The Hidden Costs of Guitar Effects Pedals
State of the Stomp

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.

The Real Cost of a Pedal
State of the Stomp

The Real Cost of a Pedal

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

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.