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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.

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?

Show Your Pedalboard Some Love with a Better Power Supply
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Show Your Pedalboard Some Love with a Better Power Supply

Take care of your pedals by giving them the power they deserve.

Are Mini-NAMMS the Wave of the Future?
State of the Stomp

Are Mini-NAMMS the Wave of the Future?

Our columnist shares his thoughts on the potential benefits of music stores organizing small-scale alternative trade shows.

Effects Pedal Knobs: What’s the Magic Number?
State of the Stomp

Effects Pedal Knobs: What’s the Magic Number?

Pedal enthusiasts’ preferences when it comes to stompbox controls range from simple and easy to use to complex and highly customizable, and manufacturers just can’t please ’em all.

DIY 101: How to Build a Delay Pedal Kit
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DIY 101: How to Build a Delay Pedal Kit

Never kit-built a stompbox? It’s easy—if you let pro pedal maker Alex Guaraldi of CopperSound be your guide. Here, he takes you on a step-by-step tour as he assembles a Build Your Own Clone Classic Delay.