Adrian Thorpe

In his latest column, ThorpyFX founder Adrian Thorpe gives us a brief history of the Tubescreamer – and tells us why it’s worthy of a place on our pedalboard.

With each month seeing new clever pedalboard-based amp solutions, Adrian Thorpe wonders if there’s a future for amplifiers?

It’s one of the most commonly used yet contentious terms in all of guitardom, but in his latest column, Thorpy FX main man Adrian Thorpe attempts to get to the bottom of what we really mean when we talk about ‘boutique’ brands, and whether it really matters…

Are innovative or original pedals more important to guitarists? Why does it matter? Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX explores.

Are overdrive pedals purely for clean amps? It’s a question for more than just beginner guitarists. Here Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX looks to answer it.

We’ve seen an increase in vintage-inspired pedals over the past year. Here Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX asks the question: have pedal builders run out of ideas?