January 2026

Anders Westenberg – Phaser / Wah / Volume

This pedal got to me in pieces; unknown if it would work properly. It was also…
Harley Benton – OD-5 Overdrive

I was triggered when this cheap pedal came along. A clean control? Could this be a…
Royal – RFC-1 Double Effect Machine

This unit came to my door for some TLC! Royal was a Japanese effects builder that…
Jennen – Amp 72C; a Teisco 72C in disguise

I love rare vintage amps. And when this beauty came along on a second market site…
Davoli Krundaal – Blue Jeans

I love old and vintage amps. And this amp is no exception. Davoli Krundaal is a company…
FBT – 500BR; MUD-amp galore or bass amp to the max!!

Real bass amps in full tube version are sparse. The Fender Bassman (and the Marshall line…
Nobels – FU-Z fuzz

Some fuzz pedals are quite known. Some other fuzz pedals are not. This Nobels fuzz pedal…
Fender – Showman AA763 with 7355 tubes

I got this beauty in for some TLC. I have worked with older Fender Showman amplifiers…
Black Lion Audio – PG-P type F

Once in a while you learn something new. Last month I had three encounters with amps…
Unknown pedal – Fuzz? Overdrive? Boost?

Sometimes I get these pedals in that are clearly made by someone in a DIY fashion.…