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30 Pedals in 30 Days: ModTone Auto Wah

30 Pedals in 30 Days: ModTone Auto Wah

To the $10 dollar-coffee drinking skeptics, the only way to be revolutionary is to do the exact same thing that some other dude did over 50 years ago and every other dude has been doing ever since. ModTone thinks it has an Auto Wah that’s going to make believers out of those skeptics. For 30 Pedals in 30 Days, TheToneKing.com had a chance to check one out.

30 Pedals in 30 Days: VOX Trike Fuzz

30 Pedals in 30 Days: VOX Trike Fuzz

VOX came on the scene in 1959, right on the cusp of a music revolution. The following decade would see the advent of rock and of the rock star. That’s why TheToneKing.com wanted to check out VOX’s Trike Fuzz pedal for 30 Pedals in 30 Days. Can the Trike Fuzz could capture the signature tone from the biggest era of rock?

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Fuchs Pure Gain, Cream and Plus Drive

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Fuchs Pure Gain, Cream and Plus Drive

Boutique amps manufacturers usually don’t have a big list of artists playing their gear. So, it’s surprising that Fuchs amps has, in such a short time, amassed an impressive roster. When TheToneKing.com had a chance to hang out with the man behind the name, and listen to him demo three of his pedals, you know we had to jump on it.

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Budda Zenman Overdrive/Boost and Chakra Compressor

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Budda Zenman Overdrive/Boost and Chakra Compressor

If you want a sound that few people have tapped into, Budda is the way to go. For 30 Pedals in 30 Days, we here at TheToneKing.com had a chance to check out Budda’s Zenman Overdrive/Boost and Chakra Compressor and see what makes them so unique.

30Pedals in 30 Days: Blackstar LT BOOST, LT DRIVE, LT DIST, and LT METAL

30Pedals in 30 Days: Blackstar LT BOOST, LT DRIVE, LT DIST, and LT METAL

Blackstar is young company that’s kicking all sorts of ass. Blackstar is bringing something new to the table. The LT series. For 30 Pedals in 30 Days, we here at TheToneKing.com had a chance to check out these five pedals and see if they can live up to the Blackstar name.

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro

30 Pedals in 30 Days: Amptweaker Tight Metal Pro

James Brown is a hit man, a killer in our industry. Whenever somebody wants something done right, they call him .For 30 Pedals in 30 Days TheToneKing.com had a chance to check out Amptweaker’s Tight Metal Pro to find out why James Brown is on everybody’s speed dial.

The Future of Gear - Main Page

The Future of Gear – Main Page

Welcome Welcome to the main landing page of THE FUTURE OF GEAR. History What is The Future of Gear? The Future of Gear is a documentary where we will uncover the many facets of the music industry piece by piece.  It was born out of a conversation between Marc Johnson (MJ) and I (TTK).  After […]

TheToneKing.com and Ibanez Team Up for the Joe Satriani Unstoppable Sweepstakes

TheToneKing.com and Ibanez Team Up for the Joe Satriani Unstoppable Sweepstakes

Joe Satriani is Unstoppable. But the Joe Satriani Unstoppable Momentum contest is almost over!

Enter NAMM: Behind the Scenes of TTK's NAMM Coverage: Day 2

Enter NAMM: Behind the Scenes of TTK’s NAMM Coverage: Day 2

    After a breakfast of Cheerios and vodka, I made my way to Anaheim Convention Center early to get the lay of the land. After roaming around a bit, I made note of private rooms from manufacturers like PRS, Gibson, Fender, Godin, and Taylor. Fender had already started with an exclusive early tour for […]

NAMM Gallery : TTKs iPhone Pics

NAMM Gallery : TTKs iPhone Pics