Pedals And Effects 5: Rachel Eckroth of KT Tunstall

Pedals And Effects 5: Rachel Eckroth of KT Tunstall

Pedals and Effects is proud to present its newest entry of The Pedals And Effects 5 featuring pianist/keyboardist Rachel Eckroth. Based out of LA, Rachel is an accomplished and incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist who has a very unique style. Taking notes from jazz, indie, pop, Rachel weaves in and out sonic convention making her one of the most interesting musicians in the scene.

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Throwback Thursday: Interview with Kenny Aaronson

Throwback Thursday: Interview with Kenny Aaronson

I learned of Kenny Aaronson back when I was in Racer X, because he was the bassist that got all the gigs.  I would see him on TV and in videos all the time with his greased back hair and amazing abilities.  After some time, I stopped seeing him as often and figured he got tired of traveling and transitioned into a session player, but I never knew for certain. I hope you’ll take the time to read about his incredible journey, and I am glad Kenny is still grinding. He’s an inspiration to all bassists, myself included.

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Review: Peavey Dirty Dog Distortion

Review: Peavey Dirty Dog Distortion

It has been a while since Pedals And Effects has done a discontinued pedal review. I decided to review this Peavey Dirty Dog distortion because of its dual distortion ability. The other unique thing about this pedal is it’s size. With the pedal industry going more towards smaller pedals, I thought it would be interesting to show a pedal that represents the past but can definitely keep up with the present.

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Interview: Peter Hook of Joy Division, New Order, The Light

Interview: Peter Hook of Joy Division, New Order, The Light

I’m very excited to be able to present you with an interview I did with legendary bassist (Joy Division, New OrderThe LightPeter Hook, who has influenced me from my early days of bass playing and and still does today.  Big Sir’s Old Blood was my homage to this great musician; Peter’s high note melodic lines made a lasting impression on me and I will always be in awe of his talent.

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Show Me Your Pedalboard: Wes

Show Me Your Pedalboard: Wes

For this week’s Show Me Your Pedalboard, we have a great one by Wes! Wes' board is small, but practical featuring a few Pedals and Effects staples as well as venturing off into experimental octave territory. Let's take a look at what Wes is rocking:

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Review: The Big Trees by Audio Kitchen

Review: The Big Trees by Audio Kitchen

Here at Pedals And Effects, we're definitely all about the stuff that comes out of left field, the stuff that subverts your expectations. The Big Trees by Audio Kitchen fits that mold perfectly. When you first look at the thing you think, "wow this pedal is huge" but looks can be deceiving, as it's actually a 2.5 watt Class A tube amp that doubles as a really cool preamp.  The homie Jonathan Hisckhe, dropped by and gave us at 5Starr Sound Labs a run down of this very unique piece of equipment. 

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Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Japan's best rock festival, Fuji Rock, is having its 20th anniversary festival this weekend, and I wanted to share how much this festival has meant to my life and my family. This festival in the mountains 2-3 hours north of Tokyo, is such a breathtakingly beautiful, and awe inspiring locale for the best bands in the world to play.

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Pedal Review: Totally Wicked Audio - The Great Divide

Pedal Review: Totally Wicked Audio - The Great Divide

The Great Divide  from Totally Wicked Audio has arrived, and it’s a “must-have” pedal for bassists (but sounds insane on guitar too!)!  This pedal is part synth, part octave-meets-sub-pedal with the ability to turn your bass into the “bassiest” Moog synth you have ever heard.

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Looking Back: Nick Reinhart's Very First Appearance On Pedals And Effects

Looking Back: Nick Reinhart's Very First Appearance On Pedals And Effects

Today I wanted to take a look back at the very first time Nick was featured on Pedals And Effects! Nick dropped by and gave us a rundown of his massive pedalboard(s), but it quickly became the start of our partnership. Nick has since been my partner in crime and frequent collaborator with the site, so I wanted to commemorate our partnership by looking back at the start:

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