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Guitar Pedal Brands UK: The Map
Here at Boost Guitar Pedals, we want to provide a truly useful resource for everyone, so here you'll find our list of all active pedal brands in the UK as of 2025.
Classic Gear: Paul Cochrane Timmy
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.
In Conversation With...Lichtlaerm Audio!
Fresh from a successful NAMM ‘25, Daniel was gracious enough to answer some of our questions to help shed a little light on what Lichtlaerm Audio is all about and why we should all be excited to get our hands on the gear!
Introducing Lichtlaerm Audio
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our newest brand onboard, Lichtlaerm Audio. And if you don't know these guys already, you're in for a treat...
Classic Gear: Klon Centaur
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?
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Parts Shortages in the Guitar Pedal Industry
Some parts were hard to find even before the chip shortage we're currently experiencing. The supply chain issues are affecting the entire electronics industry, and that includes us guitar pedal builders.
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The Boss Heavy Metal HM-2: New Lease of Life
The fate of the Boss Heavy Metal HM-2 looked certain to fade into history, but remarkably it has gained a cult-like following in recent years...
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Guitar Pedal Terms Explained: A-Z
Ever wondered what NOS means? Or what the four-cable method is? Our guide to guitar pedal terms answers all your questions...
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Valves in Guitar Pedals
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...
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What Is A Boutique Guitar Pedal?
You've heard the term "boutique" but can't work out what on earth it means...surely a guitar pedal is a guitar pedal, right?
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