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Classic Gear: Paul Cochrane Timmy

May 12, 2025 5 min read

The Timmy first appeared on the market in 2004 as the refined successor to its bigger brother, the Tim – one of the OG boutique guitar pedals. All the initial Timmy models were sold by Paul Cochrane directly through his Myspace page (remember Myspace...?). The Timmy typically uses the JRC4559 chip for the gain, although for the early V2 units Paul switched this out for an LM1458 chip, which he felt gave a smoother tone.

Classic Gear: Ibanez Tube Screamer

January 17, 2025 7 min read

Although various iterations of the Ibanez Tube Screamer exist, there is no mistaking that classic green overdrive pedal that we've seen on countless pedalboards, from pub gigs to arena shows.

Classic Gear: Klon Centaur

December 05, 2024 6 min read

This once relatively affordable pedal will now set you back the equivalent cost of a small car. But where did this mystique come from? Is the Klon Centaur the most (over)hyped guitar pedal of all time?

Guitar Effects Pedal Buying Guide: What Do I Need?

September 25, 2021 13 min read

My guitar effects pedal buying guide has the lowdown on the main types of guitar pedals you can buy and details what they actually do...

What is Pedal Stacking?

September 02, 2021 3 min read

Running a pedal in front of an amp is designed to push its tubes into breakup for some sweet, sweet crunch or saturation.

The Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster

June 17, 2021 4 min read

The Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster has been used by the great and good of rock: Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore, Rory Gallagher, Tony Iommi, Marc Bolan, Brian May...

Valves in Guitar Pedals

April 01, 2021 4 min read

Duncan MacKinnon, founder of Stompnorth Pedals, knows a thing or two about valves in guitar pedals. Here, he dives into how they work and why we still love them...