Annoucement: ZAVALAZ
I’m excited to tell you that ZAVALAZ, the band I am in with Cedric, Greg Rogove and Dan Elkan, was just announced via our new website, Facebook page, Instagram, Tumblr, MySpace and Twitter. Most importantly, we’re hitting the road in June so I hope to see you ALL out at the shows. More dates are [...]
NorCal Bassix Bass Day 2013
A few months back, I was asked by NorCal Bassix to perform at their Bass Day event which happens this Saturday, April 20th at Music Max in Palo Cedro (about a 3 hour drive from San Francisco, 2.5 from Sacramento). I spent a few days trying different configurations of some of my current favorite pedals [...]
What’s Coming Up: PedalsAndEffects in 2013!
I want to wish you all a Happy New Year. I’ve been really happy with the way PedalsAndEffects has been turning out. I started filming for the site one year ago this month and have learned a lot about websites, blog posts, video editing and, of course, pedals and effects. What’s in store for 2013? [...]
The 12 Days of PedalsAndEffects, Day 12: Ampeg PF-500 Bass Amplifier and PF115HE Bass Cabinet
On the twelfth (and final!) day of PedalsAndEffects you have a chance to win….Ampeg PF-500 Bass Amplifier and PF115HE Bass Cabinet! I have been a proud endorsee of Ampeg since the early 90′s. They make the best bass amplifiers in the world. Whether I am using their tube or their solid state bass amplifier, Ampeg cannot [...]
The 12 Days of PedalsAndEffects, Day 10: Earthquaker Devices’ Crimson Drive, Rainbow Machine AND Bit Commander
On the 10th day of PedalsAndEffects you have a chance to win…..Earthquaker Devices‘ Rainbow Machine, Bit Commander AND the soon-to-be-released Crimson Tide (coming out Dec 25)! I am such a huge fan of Earthquaker Devices that I’m going to perform at the upcoming NAMM show for them to showcase some of the incredible pedals they make. [...]
The 12 Days of PedalsAndEffects, Day 4: Monocase M80 Pedalboard Case Combo (with Pedaltrain™ frame) Tour Model Case with Pedaltrain PT-2
On the 4th day of PedalsAndEffects you have a chance to win …..A Monocase Pedalboard Case Tour Combo with Pedaltrain 2! Background: Monocase has my back…literally. The guys at Monocase have taken care of me when it comes to touring in the modern age. Their gig bags are unparalleled in design, functionality and durability; their cases will [...]
The 12 Days of PedalsAndEffects, Day 2: Digitech CR-7 Hardwire Stereo Chorus Pedal
On the second day of PedalsAndEffects, you have a chance to win …..a Digitech CR-7 Hardwire Stereo Chorus Pedal! Background: I have been endorsing Digitech pedals for over ten years, and have always been a fan of their revolutionary designs, as seen in their Whammy Pedal or any of their many delay pedals and samplers. Digitech [...]
The 12 Days of PedalsAndEffects: Win Gear Each Day for 12 Days Dec 14-25
Happy holidays from everyone here at PedalsAndEffects. It’s been a great first year for my website, and I wanted to find a way to thank you, the readers and fans, who keep me inspired each and every day, and the site going strong. One thing I’ve learned is that so many of you are [...]
Fuzz Wars, Round 2: Jonathan Hischke’s Reviews his Favorite Fuzz Pedals
The second installment of Pedals And Effects‘ First Annual Fuzz Wars features Jonathan Hischke’s (Broken Bells, Dot Hacker) current favorites. He really loves fuzz pedals as much as I do and his choices definitely fit his bass style. Fuzz pedals that get really crazy with filtering and over the top fuzz are ones he tends [...]
First Annual Fuzz Wars, Round 1: Fuzz Pedals x 4 [review]
The world of fuzz pedals continues to grow, thanks to boutique builders and large manufacturers competing for our dollars and hoping their product becomes the industry standard. Some companies are motivated by selling as many of their great pedals as possible, while many smaller designers simply want to make interesting fuzz pedals to give musicians [...]
First Annual Fuzz-Off
Coming this week to Pedals And Effects: our first annual “Fuzz Off!” Jonathan Hischke (Broken Bells) and I will go head to head with some of our favorite fuzz pedals and blow some speakers. Feel free to tell us what your favorite fuzz pedal is in the comments section of this post, and maybe we [...]