Boutique Pedal Makers

A small-shop pedal builder run by Mike "Analog Mike" Piera since 1990s. Revered for hand-built vintage-style effects (e.g. King of Tone overdrive) and pedal mods.

www.analogman.com · Pedals

Established 1999 by David Barber. Produces hand-built pedals (overdrives, fuzzes, etc.) with a focus on clarity and amp-like responsiveness at musician-friendly prices.

www.barberelectronics.com · Pedals

Small-batch “distortery” founded by Philippe Herndon. Builds acclaimed pedals like the Wave Cannon distortion and Meteore lo-fi reverb, each hand-assembled in SC.

carolineguitar.com · Pedals

Boutique pedal maker creating innovative effects since early 2000s. Known for their Echorec delay and Dirty Little Secret overdrive, all hand-built in Portland.

catalinbread.com · Pedals

Innovative high-end pedal company (founded 2013 by Joel Korte) known for analog effects with digital control and DIP-switch customization (e.g. Thermae, Mood).

chasebliss.com · Pedals

Experimental pedal builder founded by Oliver Ackermann (2002). Renowned for noise-heavy, extreme effects (like the Fuzz War) all handmade in NYC.

deathbyaudio.com · Pedals

Hand-built effects pedal company founded in 2004 by Jamie Stillman. Offers a wide range of creative pedals (fuzz, delay, modulation) all made in Ohio.

www.earthquakerdevices.com · Pedals

Boutique amp brand by Dave Friedman that also produces pedals capturing its famous high-gain British tones (e.g. BE-OD overdrive). All products are built in the USA.

friedmanamplification.com · Pedals

Founded by Mike Fuller in 1991. A pioneering boutique pedal brand best known for the OCD overdrive and Full-Drive pedals; built in the USA (now under new ownership).

www.fulltone.com · Pedals

Founded in 2006 by Chris Van Tassel and Jay Rockett. Produces pedals like the Archer (esteemed Klon-style overdrive) and Dude overdrive, all built with touring musicians in mind.

rockettpedals.com · Pedals

Pedal company co-founded by Brad Jackson in 2016. Designs premium guitar effects (like the Prism preamp, Bloom compressor) with modern features and artist collaborations.

jackson.audio · Pedals

Boutique guitar pedal manufacturer founded by Josh Scott. Known for pedals like the Morning Glory overdrive and the Colour Box preamp.

www.jhspedals.com · Pedals

Founded by Robert Keeley in 2001. Pioneering boutique pedal company famous for its Compressor and transformative mods of classic effects.

robertkeeley.com · Pedals

Synth module and effects pedal builder (est. 2006) known for collaborations and edgy designs. Created pedals like the B:Assmaster fuzz and Sneak Attack, all made in Portland.

malekkoheavyindustry.com · Pedals

Boutique manufacturer of advanced DSP-based pedals (and 500-series modules) founded in 2014. Known for studio-quality creative effects like the Mercury7 reverb and Enzo synth.

www.meris.us · Pedals

Experimental effects pedal company (founded 2014) crafting creative, unusual pedals (e.g. Dark Star reverb, Minim delay) often with unique combinations of effects.

www.oldbloodnoise.com · Pedals

Specialty pedal maker focusing on DSP-driven experimental effects. Founded 2009, Red Panda’s notable creations include the Particle granular delay and Tensor time stretcher.

www.redpandalab.com · Pedals

Founded in 2006, Source Audio brings innovative technology to pedals (e.g. motion-controlled Hot Hand and the Nemesis delay). Offers a full line of digitally controlled effects.

www.sourceaudio.net · Pedals

Crafts limited-run, hand-wired pedals with space-themed designs. Founded by Zak Martin, Spaceman is known for meticulous builds like the Mercury IV boost and Orion reverb.

spacemaneffects.com · Pedals

High-end effects pedal maker (formerly Damage Control Engineering) known for studio-quality delay, reverb, and modulation pedals. Designs combine analog circuits with digital signal processing.

www.strymon.net · Pedals

Boutique pedal builder creating artistic, high-quality effects. Established in 2011 and known for pedals like the Julia chorus and ARP-87 delay.

www.walrusaudio.com · Pedals

Established 2007 by Brian Wampler. Produces boutique guitar pedals (drives, distortions, etc.) known for amp-like tones and player-centric designs.

wamplerpedals.com · Pedals

Boutique builder of effects and guitars since 1996. Known for pedals like the EP Booster, RC Booster, and BB Preamp, delivering highly regarded tone shaping tools.

xotic.us · Pedals

One of the original boutique pedal companies (founded 1995 by Zachary Vex). Famous for hand-painted pedals like the Fuzz Factory and inventive designs.

www.zvex.com · Pedals