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In the first installment, we covered selecting your pedalboard. And now that you have that empty pedalboard staring at you like a blank canvas, it’s time to start populating the pedalboard with a selection of pedals. In this installment, we’ll look at some utility solutions, starting with power supplies. While the power supply doesn’t produce tones, a poorly made power supply can certainly alter your tone by introducing unwanted electrical noise and hum into your signal chain. That said, you’re going to want to look for a power supply that offers enough outlets for your pedals and uses quality components....

We love pedals, that goes without saying. And, being the Type A player I am, I like my pedals to be organized and configured in a way that provides the versatility in sound that I’m looking for in a straightforward manner. Additionally, depending on the type of music I plan on playing, the pedal selection can vary from gig to gig. For example, if I’m playing a blues gig, a heavy metal distortion probably wouldn’t be the best choice for tones. In the spirit of sharing some thoughts and concepts with you, we present to you the start of a...

We recently brought in Deep Trip pedals from Brazil. We found them at this years’ Winter NAMM show and have been patiently waiting for their arrival ever since placing our initial order. Even from the noisy showroom floor, we could hear something different in these pedals. They looked great, were ruggedly constructed, and had a sound that was blissfully retro in both tone and vibe. Little did we know that US customers were also anxiously waiting for Deep Trip to land in the US. ThePedalGuy brought in a modest amount of inventory to help start the excitement but sold through...

Let's face it, as much as we love that amp/cabinet sound, it's always a challenge to schlep them around town for gigs. These days, there are multiple floorboard modeling solutions, such as the Headrush or Helix. These model popular amps, cabinets, and pedals to be an all in one solution.  While these sound great, there's also a desire to go as analog as possible while at the same time keep the weight of the gear down and easy to transport. The good news is that now it's quite possible to achieve this with the Hotone Nano amps and the DigiTech...

The delay pedal is a pure addiction as it can add textures and soundscapes to any song, no matter the style. It's not uncommon to see players with two delay pedals on their board, one for long lasting delays and one for slapback/early reflections.   Another interesting way to use two delay pedals would be simultaneously where the reflections of one delay pedal feeds into the second pedal offering very interesting and creative rhythmic sounds. So many hits songs have include that dual delay sound, including U2's epic "Where The Streets Have No Name". Revisit that classic and tell me you don't...