Why is this interesting? • 904 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
- DIY pedal builders are making their own guitar effects pedals for a fraction of the cost of retail ones.
- Some manufacturers 'goop' their pedals to protect their designs, which DIY enthusiasts see as a lack of consumer transparency.
- The DIY pedal community has influenced big-name manufacturers, with popular pedals like the Klon Centaur being reverse-cloned for wider accessibility.