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13 May PC-2A Tube Compressor on tour with David Gilmour

Two of David Gilmour's ‪PC-2A Tube Compressors‬ just in for a quick inspection and overhaul. Will be seeing these two little guys again in September when DG plays the Royal Albert

05 May Can transistors really sound like tubes?

"This is not even a topic for discussion as far as I'm concerned… there is no substitute for tube electronics in the hearts and minds of pros." - Ritchie Fliegler, Vice President

25 Apr Effectrode in the movie industry!

A while back Effectrode were asked if we could help out making props for the science fiction television series, 'Warehouse 13'. Being a complete geeks, the answer was, of course, yes.

18 Apr Wanted: Wrecked Echorec Drums for Scientific Research

Can anyone help? I'm looking for old, damaged or beaten-up Binson Echorec drums so that I can undertake a close and thorough examination of them. This will include making accurate

13 Apr Mercury Rising

Well not strictly true - the Mercury fuzz is actually the only of our effects pedals to utilise solid-state components in its signal path - N.O.S. (new old stock) germanium clipping

05 Apr PC-2A Compressor Giveaway!

Here's another rare opportunity to get hold an Effectrode pedal for free! For more information check out Best Guitar Effects website where they will be giving away a PC-2A Photo-Optical

30 Mar Pink Noise, Distortion and Overdrive.

You'll find the Blackbird tube preamp in all the best places. Here's one sitting pretty in David Gilmour's studio around the time of Pink Floyd recording their latest album 'The Endless

26 Mar Hear the ‘Blackbird’ tube preamp on John Verity’s new album, ‘My Religion’.

"Quite simply the best thing I've done" says John (affectionately known as 'JV') when asked about his latest album, My Religion. The CD will be released on March 19th 2016 at an event

11 Mar ‘In the know’ about tubes

Being a total anorak I'm always curious as to what makes a good tube. By 'good' I mean low noise, low microphony and reliable. That seems pretty straight-forward, but I have to say

01 Mar Mad March Giveaway!

Each weekend during March, we will be offering one lucky Facebook user the chance to win a bunch of Effectrode Goodies. Go to our Facebook page to enter. https://www.facebook.com/effectrode

26 Feb Killer Tone!

"Tubes: The Best Tone. Period." Well I'm certainly not going to argue with that. I'm always a sucker for vintage tube advertising and was struck by this excellent piece of retro style

06 Feb $50,000 tube preamp in a pedal

I've used a little artistic license with the title of this blog post, however be assured it is technically accurate and true - the Blackbird preamp pedal really is based on exactly

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