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LunaStone Boost 18: Punching above its weight?

Designed and built in Denmark, this boost pedal offers a whopping 18db of clean gain, even topping their previous gain pedal. But will the LunaStone Boost 18 be enough to push past the competition?

TritonLab’s new Labyrinth pedal: 33V of dual-channel overdrive and distortion

The new Labyrinth dual-channel overdrive/distortion pedal looks like it can offer many amp-like tones at a very reasonable price. But will the higher internal voltage make a noticeable difference?

SoundBrut DRVA Overdrive + Boost Mk.II: 12 drive flavours on tap

With a drive section comprised of a NE5534 op-amp for hard clipping and a MOSFET variable boost section, the new DRVA MK II pedal also manages to cram in 12 voicings, making it pretty versatile indeed.

Grez Guitars Mendocino 28.5” scale guitar – Boutique baritone growl

Hand-built in Northern California, these new baritone versions of the Mendocino guitar use high-quality tonewoods and very decent hardware throughout. Would you go with a Bigsby or a hardtail?

Waggi Pedalboards: A solid, safe, gig-worthy solution for pedal junkies?

A new range of customisable pedalboards with a unique system of cable management, dual levels and available in three sizes, these look like a pedal junkies dream.

Cort Sunset TC: Boutique relic looks for those on a budget?

The new Cort Sunset TC model combines vintage relic boutique style with a tried and tested pickup combination, yet still manages to bring it all in at well under what you'd expect to pay for such a guitar.

ZVex Vibrophase phase effects pedal: No candles needed!

A new phaser pedal from ZVex, but this time it doesn't require a candle to power it. But will this new vertical format phaser be enough to stun your wallet into parting with money for one?

Deep Space Devices Golem – Clay monster or expressive box of dirt?

This boutique overdrive pedal has access to many parameters and includes both silicon and germanium diodes in the clipping circuit, but is there too much control?

Dr. No Effects Moon Canyon – Freak out in a moonage daydream?

A collaboration that has been two years in the making, this new effect made by Dr No for guitarist Sarah Lipstate will have you longing for the full moon at the end of the month

Alexander Pedals Defender – Retro ’80s Videogame or whacky effect?

The Alexander Pedals Defender combines a whole heap of effects into one little pedal, with noise mangling retro '80s bleeps and quacks available for the masses. Could this 'Stargate Drive' be the one for you?

UK’s first ever FX-FEST pedal extravaganza on 2 June 2018 at Mansons Guitars

At this special UK event dedicated to pedals, guitar players will be able to try out hundreds of analogue and digital effects, from hand-built boutique FX to the big names in the pedal industry.

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids stereo flanger: Eight Flangers in one!

EarthQuaker Devices have just released a very versatile DSP based boutique flanger that packs in a variety of very desirable flanging effects into one pedal.

How close does Keeley’s new El Rey Dorado get to the ‘Marshall Plexi’ tone?

Yes! There's always room for another good Marshall Plexi-in-a-box pedal. Robert Keeley has released the new El Ray Dorado pedal - but how close does this one get to that cranked vintage amp sound?

ZVex Vertical Fuzz Factory Silicon tames the temperature madness!

Updating the germanium-based Fuzz Factory that can get temperamental when used in a hot live environment, this sleek new silicon-based version will be way easier to squeeze onto your pedalboard.

Walrus Audio Luminary V2 launches next week for some polyphonic madness

The Walrus has updated the Luminary pedal to V2 - this polyphonic quad octave generator has plenty of tweak-ability and options available, with an expression pedal input.

TK Audio BC1Ltd. compressor: A snow-white boutique rarity

The BC1Ltd. was designed to commemorate TK Audio's tenth anniversary and also bring some user-requested features to the compressor - and it's even (kinda) reasonably priced....

Mr Black Doomstick: Maximum fuzz with minimum fuss?

This simple, single-knob, velcro-style fuzz is heavily gated and designed to give maximum dirt without needing multiple controls to do so. But will the Doomstick get you those heavy stoner riffs?

Put some metal in your Eurorack with the WMD Mantic Conceptual FLEX

Stop making ambient bleepy nonsense and strap on some serious destruction in the shape of the PLL based Mantic Conceptual FLEX. Unpredictable, untamable and completely mental, just what your Eurorack needs.

Keeley Germanium Amplifier pedal – handmade by Robert Keeley!

This new single knob controlled preamp is based on a Tungsram AC125 germanium PNP transistor and is available in limited quantities from the Keeley Custom Shop

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal: Try it out online before you buy!

That crazy plasma-based distortion/fuzz pedal from NAMM by Gamechanger Audio looks set to explode onto the market later this year, but you can try it out now on your own riffs!

The Xcalibur JC preamp is your chance to own a piece of Sunset Studio gear

Boutique gear maker Sonic Farm introduced an interesting hardware pre-amp — the Xcalibur JC. Based on the original Xcalibur pre-amp, the JC bears its name because it was designed in tandem with Joe ...

EvenMidi Pitchy lets you get more out of your Eventide H9 or Digitech Whammy

If you want even more control over your Digitech Whammy or an Eventide H9 pedal, the Pitchy is a great way to coax more from both - and it is well priced too!

The Mad Professor floats off into space – with the Kosmos reverb pedal

This little blue box manages to squeeze 11 different time-based effects into its tiny frame, not unlike Dr Who's TARDIS. But will it travel the cosmos in style or take you on a random journey?

Dr No Effects’ Colossus pedal: The art (deco) of octave fuzz and gritty boost

Sure, it may look pretty. But this box can get ugly. In the way you want an octave fuzz and booster to react. when the lights are low this thing can get downright filthy and possibly inspire riffs to match