The Hotone Ampero Mini is brilliant, given its price and super-compact size. But are there any issues you need to know before you buy one? I’ve owned the Hotone Ampero Mini for a few months now, and here are the issues I’ve discovered in that time: 1. Tuner This will get the job done, but […]
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The Hotone Ampero Mini is one of the smallest guitar multi-effects units on the market. But can it really do it all? Initially, I purchased the Hotone Ampero Mini (a bargain at £150) to integrate it into my existing setup of analogue overdrive pedals into the front end of an amp (in this case, my
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In my 25 years of guitar playing, I’ve owned two ‘perfect’ guitar products. One is the BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amp. The other is the BOSS ME-80 Multi-Fx. Read on to find out why…. Does the BOSS ME-80 possess BOSS’s legendary bulletproof build quality? Right up until the time of writing, I would have given
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The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had
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BOSS DS-1 Distortion Review. An in-depth look at one of the most popular and recognisable guitar pedals in history. The BOSS DS-1 is a legendary guitar distortion pedal and has been used by many famous guitarists over the years, including Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, and many, many others.
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Turn the Knobs, Spark the Songs Every songwriter has experienced writer’s block at least a couple of times in their lives. But what if your reverb or delay pedal could help you break that creative block or shape the feel of your next track? Guitar pedals aren’t just for tone: they are powerful songwriting and
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Is the Valeton GP-200 the best affordable guitar multi-fx you can buy? Check out my deep-dive into the amazing Valeton GP-200 Guitar Multi-Effects processor. Is it better than a BOSS ME-80? the new BOSS ME-90? A Line 6 POD Go? Valeton GP-200 Unboxing and first impressions Valeton GP-200 Review – The ideal Multi-FX for gigging
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Part 4 of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Review of the Danelectro Cool Cat Drive V2. OCD Clone, Take 2…. Here’s the current state of play in my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout. Amp: Fender Blues Junior III Guitar: Epiphone ES-335 PRO Please checkout my Music Gear Reviews for more info and background on the series. You’re probably
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Line 6 has a lot of really great gear. I own (and have held) many different effects processors, amps, and guitars from Line 6’s catalogue. I love the Spider amps, I love my Variax guitars. However, nothing has been more dreamy than the Helix. This board has provided me with nearly limitless power as a
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