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Don’t Panic: MJ Builds a Pedal From MOD KITS DIY

Don’t Panic: MJ Builds a Pedal From MOD KITS DIY

“You’re a moron. You need a real soldering iron.” – Find out the scoop on a DIY build!!

Evolution: The Tone King compares Maxon’s VOP9 and OD820

Evolution: The Tone King compares Maxon’s VOP9 and OD820

There are many Tube Screamer-style pedals out there, but, when you want a Tube Screamer-style pedal, why not check out the guys who built the damn thing in the first place? Here’s a quick history lesson …

Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler

Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler

The M5 gives you access to over 100 vintage and modern stompbox effects. Boasting it as the “Swiss Army Knife” of pedals, Line 6 seeks to give players an alternative to inundating their signal path with a long line of one-trick ponies. What’s under the hood?

Viva Las Vegas: The Tone King checks out ModTone’s Coliseum Reverb Pedal

Viva Las Vegas: The Tone King checks out ModTone’s Coliseum Reverb Pedal

Want a sound as big as Vegas’ own Cesar’s palace? Or The King’s own ‘30 Pedals in 30 Days’? Well, you can blast out your own version of “Viva Las Vegas” when you check out the Coliseum.

Step On This!  TTK Checks Out the Line 6 POD HD300 and the Boss ME-70

Step On This! TTK Checks Out the Line 6 POD HD300 and the Boss ME-70

In true TTK fashion, we’re going to give you the low down on two of the biggest names in amp-modeling out there and let you take it from there … the Line 6 HD30 vs the Boss ME70.

The ULTIMATE Metal Pedal Shoot-Out

The ULTIMATE Metal Pedal Shoot-Out

10 Pedals in 10 Minutes – The Tone King’s ULTIMATE Metal Pedal Shoot-Out

Randy Rhoads vs. Zakk Wylde – Pedal Shoot-Out

Randy Rhoads vs. Zakk Wylde – Pedal Shoot-Out

Pedal Shoot-Out : Randy Rhoads MXR Distortion+ vs. Zakk Wylde MXR ZW-44 (Wylde Overdrive). YOU VOTE!!

Joe Satriani vs. Steve Vai Pedal Shoot-Out

Joe Satriani vs. Steve Vai Pedal Shoot-Out

Satriani’s Vox Satchurator vs. Vai’s Ibanez Jemini

The Godfather of Modern Amplification: TTK takes a look at James Brown and AmpTweaker

The Godfather of Modern Amplification: TTK takes a look at James Brown and AmpTweaker

Starting his career designing amps for Peavey in 1986, James made a name for himself by working closely with guitar greats like Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani on their signature amps. Now, James is applying his amplification experience to pedals with his new company, Amptweaker

Zen and the art of distortion – the Tao of HAO

Zen and the art of distortion – the Tao of HAO

Amidst all the panic, along comes the HAO OD-16 – an MXR-sized box that stays above the fray by keeping its eye on the prize: pure, unadulterated overdrive that preserves the true tone of your axe.