Author: Gear Addict
PAF Humbucker Pickup Guide and Review: Clones and Reissues Examined
With so many P.A.F. winders coming out of the woodwork these days its easy to get lost in the sea of “exceptionally accurate” clones. Be kinder to your wallet by using this guide to help you navigate the waters and decide for yourself what makes a truly exceptional recreation of the historic Gibson Humbucker pickup.
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Why not? If a pedal is this popular there’s a reason. So we don’t really need any more excuses to demo it…or do we?
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If you don’t already know about this curiously weighty and immensely useful piece of gear then prepare to be enlightened as to what smart design and solid engineering can accomplish…
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UPDATED MAY 30TH
The AnalogMan Sunface has always been a favourite among boutique Fuzz Face enthusiasts. It is well built, sounds amazing and, relative to the cost of an original vintage example, quite a bargain. There are numerous forum threads popping up on the topic of transistor choice lately (among other options) and it’s only heating up. With the return of the Red Dot NKT’s availability, the choice has become harder than ever…
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It’s only going to grow…
How to set up a SoloDallas STORM (Settings)
Can you really add a subtle but sublime limiter to a HiFi overdrive? It’s all in the settings…
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We detail NOS NKT-275 White Dots NKT275 Red Dots Mullard CV7005s and more…
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Looks aren’t everything…
But tone sure is… Continue reading “Hermida Zendrive 2 Vs. Amplified Nation Big Bloom”
FullTone O.C.D.
For an overdrive pedal to be considered a classic in today’s immense world of boutique gear is a feat in and of itself. To be considered a great pedal in a product line as revered as Fulltone is something of an entirely different animal. Think about the gear that has come from this Michael Fuller: the Deja Vibe, the Fulldrive (1, 2 n’3) and the even the ’69 and 70’s Fuzzes…and many of them have a highly desirable status among collectors. So today, we are going to look at yet another design that has become so sought after that Web articles have been dedicated to deciphering its many versions: The Fulltone O.C.D.. Continue reading “FullTone O.C.D.”