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Lari Basilio has joined the likes of Madison Cunningham and Paul Gilbert as a JHS Pedals signature artist, and her pedal, Violet, is an overdrive/distortion pedal with more than meets the eye. Violet ...

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Guitarists will do just about anything to get just the right sound out of their setup, including purposely introducing all manner of distortion into the signal. It seems counter-intuitive, but it ...

Earlier this year, I got to check out an all-new lineup of guitar effects pedals from Fender. Fender is among the most famous brands in the music world — but although its iconic Stratocasters and ...

Joe Perry has shown us his electric guitars. The 10-string B.C. Rich Supreme, “the Rat” Strat he put in the freezer, the ’59 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a regular shredder or you’re just beginning to ...

As far as pedals go, the Boss DS-1 is arguably the most famous. This humble orange box has lain at the feet of countless players since its inception in 1978 – coincidentally, the exact same year that ...

Starting a new project is fun, and often involves great times spent playing with breadboards and protoboards, and doing whatever it takes to get things working. It can often seem like a huge time ...

Acclaimed instrument and amplifier brand Fender has been at the forefront of the musical universe for over six decades, but it’s taken until very recently for the company to wade into the heavily ...