Reverb's ambitious feature-length documentary film on the evolution of guitar effects pedals finally has a release date of April 30 for rent or purchase, and you can see a brand new trailer above.
They've clearly spent a lot of time on this to deliver the kind of story effects pedals deserve. Because they're a really interesting a side of the guitar industry that became effectively democratised because of the accessibility they offer; one-person operations can start building pedals with the right know-how.
For more updates on The Pedal Movie, head to Reverb.
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