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![I Was Using It Wrong. The Origin Effects MAGMA57](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1718286855494-O2RQGU1J596MFKGDERT6/Origin-Effects-MAGMA57-Main-Feature-Image.jpg)
I Was Using It Wrong. The Origin Effects MAGMA57
Using the MAGMA57 as an amp in a box instead of using it as a pedal into a guitar amp has been a game changer for me. Now I have the sound of a Magnatone amplifier without the demands of dollar and space. Is it exact? It’s more than great from my perspective.
![The Best Desktop Amp/Cab Box? The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier X](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1717253012490-1ITUNF0WAZ7DRFO92195/Simplifier_X_Banner_1370x.jpg)
The Best Desktop Amp/Cab Box? The DSM & Humboldt Simplifier X
Is the DSM&Humboldt Simplifier X the best desktop amp/cab sim box available at the moment? I think that it is, so join e to find out why.
![Review : VegaTrem VT2 Vibrato and More…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1680206716171-3P08G1P7XA7UMH2UM38S/Telecaster+LE-9.jpg)
Review : VegaTrem VT2 Vibrato and More…
While this is predominantly the review for the wonderful VegaTrem VT-2, I take readers through all the steps I did in this upgrade to enhance the overall guitar and thereby reap the benefits of this incredible vibrato system
![Review : Vega*Trem VT1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1677952002172-T2ZKXMU4BMA10555OXQY/Vega+Trem.jpg)
Review : Vega*Trem VT1
In this article, I take readers through the thought process and steps to replace and American Standard Fender Stratocaster bridge with a Vega Tree VT-1
![The Micawber Project](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1641137007044-P8UMHUNG8R1K2TWBPZJY/micawber.jpg)
The Micawber Project
In this article I go through the process of creating my own version of Keith Richards’ Micawber
![Fuzz for Players Who Hate Fuzz](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1632575306787-U70JW9LVA8JR9X0P17UG/Mercury_store_top_image.jpg)
Fuzz for Players Who Hate Fuzz
Finally a fuzz pedal for players who hate fuzz. This is seriously awesome guys and if regular fuzzes bug you, this one could be a game changer for you
![What About Preamps?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1631803260332-R51JC8T1NFYTO7CGV9QU/blackbird-top-image.jpg)
![Rotary Speaker (Leslie) - A Favourite Effect](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754455741-E2Y0N6JMOIF9UHXC2ENV/image-asset.jpeg)
Rotary Speaker (Leslie) - A Favourite Effect
Leslie or Rotary pedals are one of my favourite effects. Let’s look at some options
![Review : Cali76 STACKED Edition from Origin Effects](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754437043-BGTSOIMVTMEU05Q7KNF7/image-asset.jpeg)
![Let's Talk About Pedal Power](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754450643-FQ2Z46FZZZ7VT37SJE65/image-asset.png)
![Review : Revival Drive Compact by Origin Effects](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754436372-089LF1VV2OYGE3XRJ8I6/image-asset.jpeg)
![Review : Dawner Prince Boonar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754441759-3ZBX6KA1XTW9Q8OFXPC3/image-asset.jpeg)
![Review : YOMI from Frost Giant Electronics](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754436273-U1MSOJ74NXHA291TEQS0/image-asset.jpeg)
![Review : Origin Effects Cali76 Compressor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754430951-JVNIKK5DZFZWMGJJZCEP/image-asset.png)
![Review : ThorpyFX The Dane](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602065399c6bdd6741ed57e1/1612754455944-XB4XEUIENJUYOFXNJIGU/image-asset.jpeg)