Along with the Fuzz Face and perhaps the Crybaby, the Ibanez Tube Screamer is one of those pedals which is often found in every pedal junky’s collection. This little green monster famous for its midrange bump and smooth overdrive was made absolutely legendary by none other than Stevie Ray Vaug... [More]

When I first saw the new line of GFS pedals, I was intrigued to say the least. With their reputation for providing high quality gear at a very affordable price point with their pickup line and Xaviere guitars, my hopes were high that these would deliver beyond their attractive pricing. Jay Abend, ow... [More]

The Problem   While the Highland Royal HEG-500 was a fantastic playing guitar, the pickups were just too hot and a bit unmatched sounding. Make no mistake; the guitar was capable of some good sounds stock, but I wanted to up the ante and get some great tones. Based on all the hype surrounding G... [More]