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Are Micro Pedals the Next Mini Pedals?
As space becomes more and more of a premium, are even mini pedals too big for todays pedalboards? For those who are looking to save even more space, here are a few of the smallest effects pedals on the market: 1) Hotone Skyline 2) Henretta Engineering 3) Joyo Ironman 4) Mooer Spark
The Electric Guitar Isn’t Dead
Much has been made of a recent article in the Washington Post about the death of the Electric Guitar. The Tone King recently bought this up in an excellent interview with the CEO of Fender, who said he didn’t see it that way at all. We must say we agree, and it doesn’t seem like…Read More
TC Electronic Smorgasbord of Tones
Exciting morning today with TC Electronic releasing not 1, (not 7), but 13 new pedals. They are mainly analog (except the Reverb and Digital Delay) and strip out the Toneprint features of their more recent pedals, but bring TC quality in an affordable package, with top mounted jacks to boot. You can see all the…Read More
7 New Pedals From TC Electronic
Exciting morning today with TC Electronic releasing not 1, but 7 new pedals. They are all analog (except the Reverb) and strip out the Toneprint features of their more recent pedals, but bring TC quality in an affordable package, with top mounted jacks to boot! 1) Echobrain Analog Delay 2) Afterglow Chorus 3) Grand Magus…Read More
Builders Summit with Bob Taylor
Several months ago Bob Taylor invited several premier music equipment builders for a talk and tour of the Taylor factory. It provides some excellent insight into both his company and business in general. Video from our friends over at 60 Cycle Hum. 1) Builders Summit with Bob Taylor Session 1 2) Builders Summit with Bob…Read More
Three Pieces Of Gear You Didn’t Know Could Be Made Out Of Lego
Just went to Legoland, and got inspired to maybe build something guitar related out of Lego. Here’s a list of three that might inspire you! 1) An Electric Guitar 2) A Pedalboard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgrVTJlZaPw 3) An Effects Pedal
The Guitar Show UK (2016)
For any of you in the UK who feel like you missed out on NAMM, be sure to make it to The Guitar Show from February 27-28 at New Bingley Hall, Birmingham. We should be there so be sure to come and say hi if you see anyone from Gear Tube. More info at https://www.theguitarshow.co.uk
3 Trends At NAMM 2016
Check out these other posts for a few of the trends that emerged at NAMM 2016. 1) Pedal Makers Going Eurorack 3 Pedal Makers Go Eurorack For NAMM 2016 2) Amp Makers Bringing Out Pedals 3 Amp Makers Introduce Pedals At NAMM 2016 3) Offset Guitars Offset Guitars At NAMM 2016