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So, what IS the story on Wave Cannon® version 2.0, or as we’ve decided to call it, the Wave Cannon MKII Superdistorter? The long story short is that this thing is an unrepentant, unapologetic distortion pedal that is totally nasty and fun. This Cannon comes pre-loaded with balls (pun alert!) and is capable of going from cranked, lightly dirty amp tones to the sound of a furry Godzilla devouring a junkyard full of broken a/c window units. It’s different than the original, which was based on the classic ’70s fuzzstortions we grew up playing. It’s different from our Haymaker™, which is a wide range drive pedal based around the rotation of a clipping network into different locations in the circuit, and which is intended to respond and feel like an extension of your amp. This pedal is really about rocking your socks off. While it can do some extremely cool mild-to-medium crunch tones, Wave Cannon II is really capable of overwhelming your amp. The focus (mids) and tone controls are different from what we’ve done before and can give you a really broad range of textures and voicings. There is a LOT of gain and volume on tap, as we’d been infuriated in the past by great sounding classic distortion pedals we’ve owned that didn’t go far enough with clean amps, or were quieter than unity gain or the bypass signal. The rumble switch allows more low end if you want it, or lets you tighten things up if you don’t need it.

From seasick wobbles to glitchy bleep-bloops and “I think I can” huffs and puffs, the crazy-sounding stuff was actually the easy part for us. So once you’re done maxing out different settings to hear what kinds of bizarre wowie-zowie sounds you can make with this thing, we encourage you to explore the subtleties of how each control interacts with the others, and the remarkable range of sounds that you can quickly and intuitively dial in. Gentle, lagging vibrato, 1980s style choruses, and even some doubling effects are possible…and then, turn up & go wild again. SOMERSAULT™ applies a similar framework as our popular KILOBYTE™ and MÉTÉORE™ pedals. While the digital chip sets the delayed wet signal, the initial gain stage, dry signal, LFO, control set and output mixing stage are entirely analog. The end result sounds rich and fat, with the same robust feel and power our customers have come to expect from our work.

Tired of your fuzz getting lost in the mix? Wish you could just pour molten sonic gravy from your speakers? Imagine classic Muff-style fuzziness with the punch of a classic overdrive, and you have Shigeharu™. Using a cascading hybrid of the op-amp and BC184 transistor gain stages, Shigeharu provides all the sweet singing sustain and massive flamethrower gain you crave, but with unprecedented clarity, improved punch and definition, and consistent performance wherever it sits in your signal chain – even after buffers or wireless units. Combine that with the parallel octave-up voiced fuzz available on-demand with the Havoc* stomp and you have a whole lot of nasty right here. Two extra controls reside inside the pedal – a bias/gate control for dialing up broken, spitty sounds, and a slide switch that locks the octave-up “on” and converts the momentary to a kill/mute switch. Shigeharu™ was designed in collaboration with our friend John Snyder at Electronic Audio Experiments, because this thing was fearsome enough to compel us to seek a second opinion.

PARABOLA™ is the sonic equivalent of riding your space mammoth through giant puddles in the astral plane while feeding it caffeinated energy drinks. Think of this as your rig’s new “tremolo channel”. We’ve adapted the deliciously sloshy, transistor-based LFO and distinctive waveform from our favorite “West German” device, modified its speed and depth to match and go beyond those from your favorite classic amps, and then added pre and post effect gain stages for both overdrive and volume boost. Then we offer the classic, dramatic amplitude modulation (AM) you might expect, or a filtered modulation (FM) that is subtle, beautiful, and less invasive on your playing. Your pedal was dreamed, designed, and created at our small batch distortery™ in Columbia, S.C. Thank you for supporting our work and putting it to use.

Imagine taking the ice bucket challenge, but you’re dunking yourself in dreams! Inspired by the ultra-modern line 14 of the Paris Métro and its sleek platforms of glass, steel and tile that add all kinds of cool sonic artifacts to the space, the MÉTÉORE™ (pronounced may-tay-or) is our take on reverb. We’ve kept your original signal path analog and pure, while giving you overdrive and regeneration controls to take you from spring reverb sounds to something much bigger. The controls are very interactive with each other, and as per Caroline tradition, this pedal can get VERY loud. You know, something something power, responsibility, blah blah blah…

We’ve kept your original, dry signal path analog and pure, then given you a +21db boost/overdrive preamp to smash a low fidelity digital delay chip designed for karaoke machines and kids’ toys into smeared, repeated glory. Yeah, we’re going back in time – back to when they measured data in KILOBYTES! This pedal is VERY capable of fun runaway oscillations, both by turning up the summation knob or a controlled, high-pass filtered oscillation from the Havoc momentary footswitch. If you’ve ever struggled to make your delays come through prominently in the mix, or lost definition from your original signal, the attack and level controls can allow you to dial up everything from crisp, clean slapbacks to dirty, muted echoes and loud, powerful repeats. A beautiful, subtle modulation circuit courtesy of our friend Jack DeVille also sweetens the repeats with just the right amount of movement.

Your quest for toanz have brought you to our HAWAIIAN PIZZA™: a bespoke artisanal blockchain of handcrafted tone, the sonic equivalent of a forbidden delicacy, all from just three knobs and the truth*. We discovered this circuit in the discarded manila file folders of our old multinational overlords, the Caroline Corporation, alongside all kinds of very 1970s corporate villainy and sci-fi plans for world domination. Your pedal was then dreamed, designed and created at our small batch distortery™ in Columbia, S.C. So thank you for supporting our work! *it’s really a fuzz, but a really versatile one

Modulate Everything. We took the leash off of what started as an experimental delay engine and Superball is what happened. An uber-flexible LFO, dedicated time sequencing, and resonant low-pass filter combine for the bounciest digital delay oscillations you can imagine. Warning: We’re not getting this down off your roof if you get it stuck up there. Superball is a little different from all of our other pedals. While it is basically a great-sounding digital delay, it also goes a lot further than that.The pedal features an ultra-flexible LFO (low-frequency oscillator) that can control all of the delay parameters, in any amount, in any direction. The LFO can run continuously or be set to “bounce” like a real rubber ball. Top that off with an innovative sequencer that controls only the delay clock, for pitch-shifting and time-stretching action, and you’ve got yourself a heck of a fun toy.   Tap the Select button to assign the pedal knobs to one of four control modes: LO = controls the delay time, repeat, mix, and filter when the LFO is at its low point HI = controls the delay parameters when the LFO is at max LFO = knobs change the LFO speed, depth, wave shape, and tap sync or bounce SEQ = knobs change the sequencer rate, pattern, steps, and tap sync.

Mankind has long known of the amazing properties of reverberant spaces. From the brilliant reflections of the largest concert halls to the splashy depths of your own shower, every space has its own characteristic sound. The Space Race is our humble homage to the sounds of “elsewhere,” and features six ingenious ways to add some space to your place, whether you're reaching for the stars or just trying to make your world a little bigger. Reverb is a pretty subjective thing - sometimes you need a soft and subtle bloom behind your notes, and sometimes you really need to wail at the bottom of a stone well. The Space Race gives you a ton of options, all of which you can tweak and customize to suit your desires using our simple knob interface. The Space Race features six distinct reverb engines, each with its own set of features and controls. Tap the center button to advance to the next reverb engine.   REVERB ENGINES: MOD: Modulated chamber reverb. The Tweak knob controls the speed and depth of the pitch modulation. SHIM: Reverb with a pitch-shift component. The Tweak knob controls the pitch shift interval, either an octave down or an octave up. LOFI:  Dirty and filtered reverberation, like the echo you might get out of a broken karaoke machine.  Reverb and Space control the decay and pre-delay, respectively, while Tweak controls the amount of dirt and grit present in the reverb signal. PLATE: Bright and present reverb based on both a mechanical plate design and the early electronic plate reverb algorithms. Tweak adjusts the high-frequency damping of the reverb signal. SPRING: You know what this one is. Drippy and wet, this spring reverb simulation is great for both subtle and not-so-subtle effects. Reverb adjusts the size of the reverb tank, Space controls the “dwell” or input signal level, and Tweak controls the tone of the reverb signal. ANALOG: Electronic reverb based on an obscure bucket-brigade echo circuit. This mode lacks all of the smoothing and diffusion of more modern reverb types, so you can hear each individual echo in the reverb tail. Reverb controls the delay time, Space controls the repeats of the echo, and Tweak adds an adjustable modulation effect.

Reverb. Delay. Repeat. The Sky 5000 bathes your signal in an excess of echoes, a deluge of delay, and a surfeit of shimmer.  All of the ambiance you desire is a footstep away. Building a great delay pedal was foremost in our minds when we designed the original Sky Fi.  Development began with a crystal-clear digital delay engine combined with a tone filter to allow tailoring of the response to your liking.  We then added a reverb engine that draws inspiration from certain digital rack units of the '80s and '90s.  These units were designed to be as affordable as possible and had some unique hardware quirks that caused their reverb effects to build in intensity over time.  This "slow-building" artifact is one of the things that made these units so special. When it came time to adapt the Sky Fi to the Neo Series platform we decided to keep the essential simplicity of the original. Inside the Sky 5000, you’ll find the same great tones from the Sky Fi, with a few tweaks to improve the performance and audio quality. Tap tempo, a simplified Repeat control, and more selectable delay tone options await. We hope you love this pedal as much as we do. The Sky 5000 features dual Reverb and Delay engines, routed internally in a parallel configuration. This allows you to combine the two effects without having the reverb wash out the delay, or the delay muddies up the reverb. Each engine has three separate settings, and you can combine them in any way you like. If you want to use only the reverb or only the delay, you can set their levels to zero using the pedal knobs.   REVERB ENGINE: RVB Slow-building ‘90s style reverb effect. Capable of huge washes or subtle ambiance, you decide. +1 Classic “shimmering” upper octave effect. We add in the octave both before and after the reverb for maximum effect. -1 Adds an octave down to the reverb effect. We think it sounds like a cello playing along with you.   DELAY ENGINE: DIG Bright and present digital delay, taken from our original Radical Delay pedal. Use this when you need to cut like a knife. BBD Darker analog-sounding delay effect. Rich and creamy, pairs nicely with the +1 engine for maximum unforgettable fire. OIL DARK sounding delay, murky and a little distorted. Based on our fave vintage electrostatic “oil can” delay unit.

Laughter in the face of adversity is the true sound of perseverance. Riff Instant Tone Sanitizer is a limited edition discrete Class-A Preamp designed to crank smiles and boost spirits during these unique and challenging times. As part of a proactive harmonic health regime, Riff safeguards against the omnipresent threat of tonal anemia and ensures optimal signal chain performance when used as directed.Alexander Pedals will donate $10 from each sale of Riff Instant Tone Sanitizer to Inter-Faith Food Shuttle to help make a tangible difference in the real lives of those affected. To learn more about Inter-Faith Food Shuttle please visit https://www.foodshuttle.org   Controls: Kills — Controls the output volume of the boost. Crank it to overdrive your tube amp. Most — Adjusts the high-frequency content of the boosted signal. The "neutral" setting is around 2 o'clock. Germs* — Set low for a transparent and glassy boost. Or set it higher for fat and juicy boost. Your call. *Riff Instant Tone Sanitizer does not kill germs. Riff is for display purposes only. Bypass Switching: The Riff Sanitizer features true bypass switching using a latching relay and a soft-touch bypass footswitch.   Power Supply: Riff Instant Tone Sanitizer requires a 9V DC power supply with a 2.1mm pin, center negative.  Riff is not designed to be powered on supplies higher than 9V and does not use a battery.  Riff should work fine on a multi-pedal "daisy chain" connector, but if you encounter excessive noise or hum try a separate power supply.  Riff requires approx. 12mA.

The Elliott Guitars Thumper Amplifier combines a dynamic tweed-voiced front end paired with a full and toneful output section.  Featuring a Single Channel with individual Volume and Tone Controls, the amp allows the true tonal character of your guitar to shine through.  At lower volumes the amp gives you a clean touch sensitive feel.  At higher volumes the amp delivers a harmonic rich breakup that still allows the low end to stay nice and tight.  Whether you are boosting the front end with your favorite pedals or just plugging straight in, this little amp really delivers.  The tone of the amp is nicely rounded out by a 12” Celestion Alnico Gold speaker in a compact all pine cabinet.  All Elliott Amplifiers are hand-wired and built in the USA using the best components available.   Single Chanel 1x12 14 Watt Celestion Alnico Gold 12” 2 12AX7 Pre-amp Tubes 2 Apex Matched 6V6 Power Tubes USA Built Power and Output Transformers ¾ inch Yellow Pine Construction 100% Hand-Wired and Built in the USA 18” x 9” x 18” 34 lbs.

Body: American Alder Neck: One Piece Hard Maple – Bolt On Scale: 25.5″/648mm Frets: 22 Medium Neck Inlays: Black Dot Tuners: Wilkinson® Deluxe WJ55S Bridge: Wilkinson® WTB Intonatable Pickups: 2 Wilkinson® Single Coils (N) WVTN  Alnico (B) WVTB Alnico Controls: 1 Volume/ 1 Tone/ 3-Way Lever

Body: American Alder Neck: Hard maple – Bolt-on Scale: 25.5″/648mm Frets: 22 Medium Neck Inlays: Pearloid Dot Nut: 42mm Wilkaloid Tuners: Wilkinson® Deluxe WJ55S Bridge: Wilkinson® WTB intonatable Pickups: Wilkinson® Single Coil x 2 (N) WVTN Alnico (B) WVOB Alnico Scratchplate: White Single Ply Controls: 1 Volume/ 1 Tone/ 3-Way Lever

I design amps based on my own experience and needs, and when it came time to design the Creamer, I wanted to find a balance between a perfectly voiced guitar tone with a fair amount of power and portability. Everyone loves low power vintage amplifiers, but sometimes I need a bit more power, reliability, and headroom on the gig. In studio, the Creamer is virtually silent when idle. Its the ultimate refinement and alternative to the vintage small format amplifier.  I wanted the Creamer to be very versatile so I included an adjustable cathode bias circuit so that the user can easily substitute 6L6 or 6V6 output tubes with no need to rebias the output tubes. I have added a rear mounted switch to maintain an 8ohm speaker output regardless of which tube type used. Inside of the chassis, you will find an internal bias adjustment in case you want to fine tune the cathode bias when substituting in vintage tubes which tend to draw more current.  With 6V6 the Creamer puts out about 20 watts into 8ohms and has sweet breakup. Put a pair of 6L6s in, flip the switch on the rear panel and you get a bit of more low end, subtler mids, and a touch more headroom.  The tremolo circuit in the Creamer is unique and sounds outstanding. It is harmonically rich, deep, and has a very useful range of speed.   Three speaker options help tailor the Creamer to your unique style: Jupiter Large Ceramic 12" is a transparent sounding speaker. Bright, Lively, and very efficient. Its got a great bottom end even at low volume. This speaker will not break up no matter how hard you push the amp.  Jupiter Alnico 12" has a classic American alnico magnet sound. A bit less transparent in the upper midrange, this speaker adds a "woody" tone to the Creamer. Its still lively on top, and a bit more focused in the bass response than its ceramic magnet brother. The speaker starts to break up and add alnico character as the amp is pushed.  Celestion Alnico Creamback 12" takes the Creamer into a totally new direction. This speaker is very mid forward with little midrange scoop. The top is smooth and bright, and the bass response is the tightest out of the three options. This speaker starts to break up when the amp is driven hard, adding a unique midrange boost as you push it.  Like all Milkman amplifiers, the Creamer is built using the finest possible components onto a turret board, and is hand wired with cloth covered wire. WATTAGE 18-22W Class AB  SPEAKER 12” Alnico Jupiter Speaker, 8 ohm EFFECTS Tube tremolo and spring reverbIncludes handwired original design detachable footswitch and 15' cable CUSTOM FINISH Black Tweed DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT 19-7/8" W x 16" H x 9-1/2" D 32lbs