Behind the Board: Mattias Johansson With The Cure, Dinosaur Jr., and The Black Crowes We go deep behind the scenes with the trusted tech of Robert Smith, J Mascis, Rich Robinson, Doyle Bramhall II, and other legends of guitar. December 18, 2025December 19, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 27 mins read
Reverberations: Echo & the Bunnymen Guitarist Will Sergeant Will Sergeant talks Echo & the Bunnymen’s iconic guitar tones, Roland and BOSS gear, and how he’s shaped the post-punk sound since 1978. December 17, 2025December 23, 2025 Amps/Multi-Effects/Pedals by Rod Brakes 50 mins read
Behind the Board: Al Robinson with The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Al Robinson, Reeves Gabrels’ longtime tech, breaks down his gear, vast pedal collection, BOSS tattoos, and why Gabrels is “the best tech.” April 7, 2025May 13, 2025 Pedals by Rod Brakes 20 mins read
Pedal Partners: Combining Compression with Other Effects A compressor pedal is a brilliant tool to enhance a guitar tone. Learn to get the most from this dynamic pedalboard mainstay. August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 Pedals by Joe Branton 8 mins read
Five Creative Ways to Use a Compressor Pedal for Guitar A compressor is essential to any professional player’s pedalboard. Learn to use the effect and open up a world of sonic possibilities. April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Pedals by Joe Branton 11 mins read
Guitar Pedals Go Country Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style's effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang. September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 Pedals by Michael Molenda 12 mins read