Category Archives: Reviews

The Buyer’s Gear Guide 2016!
Posted on June 26, 2016 by Bjorn in News, Reviews.
At last! Here’s the Buyer’s Gear Guide for 2016! As always, the guides are packed with guitars, pickups, amps and pedals tried and tested by […]

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CostaLab Bad Angel review
Posted on April 11, 2016 by Bjorn in Reviews.
We all want that super smooth tone, with singing sustain, that makes our guitar sound huge and impressive. Not all pedals, nor amps, can do […]

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Dawner Prince Boonar review
Posted on March 28, 2016 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Vintage echo is as popular as ever and one of the latest models on the market is the Dawner Prince Electronics Boonar. Promising to replicate […]

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Thorpy FX Muffroom Cloud review
Posted on March 12, 2016 by Bjorn in Big Muff, Reviews.
I have rarely, if ever, received so many requests for a review. The pedal is already legendary, it seems, blowing one competitor off the field […]

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Gurus Amps Optivalve compressor review
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Bjorn in Reviews.
A compressor pedal might not be on the top of your list but, when used right, they can seriously improve your tone and be the […]

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Skreddy Pedals Rust Rod review
Posted on February 7, 2016 by Bjorn in Big Muff, Reviews.
Big Muffs seem to come in all shapes and sizes these days but is it really possible to offer something new and exciting? The Rust […]

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Electronic Orange Bananaboost review
Posted on January 17, 2016 by Bjorn in Reviews.
David Gilmourâ€™s mid 70s overdrive tones are recognised by that transparent and glassy character, with fat lows and sparkling top end. That orange, funky looking […]

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JHS Pedals Muffuletta review
Posted on October 27, 2015 by Bjorn in Big Muff, Reviews.
JHS Pedals recently released the Muffuletta – their version of no less than six different Big Muff models cramped into one single pedal. Itâ€™s already […]

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Vick Audio V-2 review
Posted on October 8, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Classic amp distortion has seen a revival over the last couple of years. That creamy, slightly compressed tone is incredibly versatile and the pedals fits […]

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David Gilmour – Royal Albert Hall September 23-25 2015 review
Posted on September 27, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
David Gilmour has just finished three nights, and the first leg of his stay, at Londonâ€™s Royal Albert Hall. I was lucky enough to be […]

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Rattle That Lock album review
Posted on September 21, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
The wait is over! David Gilmourâ€™s new solo album, Rattle That Lock, is finally out. The follow up to his last solo effort, On An […]

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Gurus Amps Echosex 2 review
Posted on September 3, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Delay is essential for capturing the true essence of David Gilmourâ€™s tones. Itâ€™s been the staple of his setup since the late 60s and his […]

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Rattle That Lock (single) review
Posted on July 19, 2015 by Bjorn in News, Reviews.
Rattle That Lock is the first single and the title track from David Gilmourâ€™s new solo album – his fourth since the debut in 1978. […]

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Buffalo FX TD-X review
Posted on July 16, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Buffalo FX has boldly tackled the Tube Driver – the overdrive that has defined the tone of David Gilmour and Eric Johnson for the past […]

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The Electric Mistress shootout!
Posted on July 9, 2015 by Bjorn in David's gear, Reviews.
Nothing sounds quite the same. The Electric Mistress flanger is unique and it has been featured on countless recordings since it hit the market in […]

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SviSound OverZiod and Ge Fuzz review
Posted on June 24, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Itâ€™s not often that you come across pedals that stand out as being really unique. Donâ€™t get me wrong, thereâ€™s so much great coming out […]

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Vick Audio Tree of Life review
Posted on May 21, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
Tracking down a good overdrive is a challenge for most of us. Obviously, they need to have the tone you want but they also need […]

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YellowSquash Sound Labs Iron Fist Compressor/Sustainer review
Posted on April 22, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
I guess the compressor pedal isnâ€™t on the top of your list. Itâ€™s not a pedal or effect youâ€™d prioritise if money is tight or […]

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CostaLab Sun Drive review
Posted on March 22, 2015 by Bjorn in Big Muff, Reviews.
Big Muffs can be a challenge on amps with a mids scooped character and even smaller bedroom amps. They need a bit of mid range […]

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Gilmourish.com top 5 pedals of 2014
Posted on January 5, 2015 by Bjorn in Reviews.
For each passing year it seems harder to find new pedals that really stands out. Partly because we’re being flooded by so new arrivals making […]

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