Pedals And Effects 5: Matt Holl of Wren And Cuff

Pedals And Effects 5: Matt Holl of Wren And Cuff

The Pedals And Effects 5, the builders series, continues with Matt Holl of Wren and Cuff. I met Matt Holl through a 2009/2010 email correspondence when I was investigating his Pickle Pie Hella Fuzz. I was weary of touring with my Sovtek fuzz and was looking for a suitable replacement. I hit up Matt and the rest as they say, is history. 

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Fuzz Wars: Janek Gwizdala’s Favorite Fuzz Pedals

Fuzz Wars: Janek Gwizdala’s Favorite Fuzz Pedals

I met Janek Gwizdala backstage at my first Bass Player Live back in 2009. I performed as Vato Negro and was very intimidated to be in a room full of my peers.  I remember I was speaking to Bass Player Magazine editor, Chris Jisi, about Jaco Pastorious and Janek overheard me saying something about Jaco’s feel and groove, so he jumped in on the conversation with similar opinions to mine.  We quickly bonded and have been friends ever since.

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Show Me Your Pedalboard: Dave

Show Me Your Pedalboard: Dave

Today’s Show Me Your Pedalboard entry comes from Dave! Dave plays in an Indie/Ambient group called Our Fair City. Dave is rocking the bare essentials with some additional flavor for fun and wacky stuff should he need it. Let’s take a look at what Dave is working with:

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