Axe... And You Shall Receive

Hilbish Design is a small company from Lynchburg, VA, run by Nathan Hilbish and his wife Ashley. Their new line of pedals are significant in size and tone.  A couple of them were developed in conjunction with King Buzzo from the innovative band, Melvins in order to replicate many of his classic tones.  I mean...who doesn't love Buzz and Melvins!!!

The first three pedals in the line-up are all super useful and musical but can bring the noise-rock as well.

You can check them out here.

Brian from Subdecay has really outdone himself on this one. As a long-term master translator of the world of synth to pedals, Brian's design work with the M3 is simply stellar. His deep explorations of analog synth and his vast experience with those sounds and features have created an unparalleled mono synth experience in pedal form that can be applied to a broad reach of instruments. Especially critical to guitarists and bassists, the tracking on the M3 is EXCELLENT. 3 digitally controlled analog oscillators deliver a broad panel of classic analog synth sounds: strings, bass, bell-like tones and more. With 11 Algorithms and unique parameter sets for each mode, the M3 is extensive in its sonic reach. The M3 is a standout product not only for Subdecay but for the sub-category of "Synth Pedals”.    Pricing and details are here.  Please click here to click out the various Video demos of the pedal.

Gurus Amps and Baroni-Lab joined forces to create Foxgear, a brand aimed at the entry-level of the boutique market. The Professional Compact Series offers mini pedals at affordable prices.

People typically fear that smaller, less expensive pedals aren't reliable and sound bad. Foxgear's answer to such concerns is to offer a 5-year warranty. These pedals are used by big artists like Pink Floyd’s Guy Pratt and Steve Lukather.

Features:

• Smart dimensions: The pedals from the Foxgear Professional Compact series measure only 2.3” x 4.7” x 1.1”, and thanks to their top-mounted jacks, they can easily fit in any pedalboard. You can fit four Foxgear pedals in the same space normally needed for three of the other manufacturer’s micro-pedals.
• Quality: Foxgear pedals are constructed without using SMD components in the audio path, with analog design, and high-quality components like Wima capacitors, real Alpha 16mm pots, non-plastic trimmers, and a true bypass circuit that includes Panasonic golden pin relays. That’s why all Foxgear pedals are easily covered with a full 5-year warranty!
• Sound: Foxgear pay a great deal of attention to sound; tone is everything. Generally, it is a rarity to see a micro pedal in a pro’s pedalboard. That is changing as the world wakes up to discover the tone quality of the new Foxgear Professional Compact series pedals.
• Look: The Foxgear Compact series is constructed with a completely screw-free housing. Additionally, the look is enhanced by the utilization of an acrylic faceplate that lights up with a pleasant warm-glow once connected to power a pure piece of art in an attractive, yet sturdy housing.

Check out the full line-up here.