It seems like electronic guitar tuners have been around forever but of course, in relative terms, they are something of a new innovation. Guitar tuners like pitch pipes and tuning forks span centuries, but in days of yore and even in more recent times, there was less emphasis on tuning to concert pitch. When bands […]
Month: October 2020
Types Of Guitar Pedals – And What They Do
Guitar pedals are used by players to experiment with effects, learn an instrument’s sound capabilities and, most important of all, create unique sounds. They are the ultimate tool a modern player will use to shape their tone and produce those noticeable sounds that riff lovers know and love. Regardless of whether you’re an experienced player, […]
Introducing The New & Improved Guitar FX Direct Website
Update: The Guitar FX Direct team have changed the website again! to make it faster, easier to use and more responsive With thanks to Littlewitch Media for the design and build and to Sycamore Communications for ongoing help with all things marketing and PR and keeping up with Social! At Guitar FX Direct, we’re all […]
Best Guitar Accessories For Intermediate Beginners
It is exciting for every guitar lover to have a brand new guitar. When you buy a new guitar, you need some accessories to play it easily and comfortably. Some must-have accessories enable users to hold and play the guitar conveniently. Accessories help guitarists to play the guitar quickly and focus on the technique of […]
HOLOGRAM ELECTRONICS – KNOXVILLE’S SONIC SCIENTIST’S
It hasn’t taken long for Hologram Electronics to get noticed on the audio effects scene. Having launched in 2015, the relative newbies have already seen their pedals described as mind-blowing and extraordinary by Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien. Understandably, it’s got plenty of guitar enthusiasts curious about the self-described “wild ass handmade audio effects” company from Knoxville, […]
WHAT’S ALL THE FUZZ ABOUT? A CLOSER LOOK AT DWARFCRAFT DEVICES
Founded in 2007, Dwarfcraft Devices have firmly established themselves as one of the more original players in the effects pedal scene. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a company that’s renowned for their fuzz-based distortion. However, dig deeper and there’s a whole world of cutting-edge products and unique sounds. Read on as we discuss what’s […]
Getting To Know AC Noises
At Guitar FX Direct, we love introducing new effects pedals to guitar lovers in the UK. Whether you’re an industry expert, seasoned gigging musician or dedicated amateur, we’re committed to providing new brands and the best sounds. And the latest on that list is AC Noises, an exciting effects pedal company based in Italy. But […]
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT CATALINBREAD?
Catalinbread designs and hand-builds “mechanisms of music” in their home city of Portland, Oregon. And, since being founded in 2003, they’ve built up something of a reputation as leaders of the Boutique Guitar Pedal industry. But, what exactly is it that sets Catalinbread apart from the crowd? And do they deserve a place on your […]
HOLOGRAM ELECTRONICS DREAM SEQUENCE
We’re delighted to have added Hologram Electronics to our line up. Their first offering, the innovative Dream Sequence is now shipping and as soon as the guys at Hologram electronics HQ open up their second release to dealers, the Infinite Jets, that will be on the way also. The Dream Sequence sounds amazing what ever […]
Welcome 2016
It’s been a busy old December, we hope you all enjoyed the holiday season! We’ve added a few new brands over the last month or so and also started to expand our range of accessories so wanted to keep you guys up to date: Deep Trip pedals out of Brazil are all about that classic […]
