StewMac Launches Guitar Pedal Line With Four Hot Models

Building on the foundation of the company’s acclaimed pedalkits, StewMac has introduced a line of ready-to-play, fully finished guitar effects pedals.The newly launched models include StewMac’s four most popular pedal designs: the Sun Fuzz; Lightcycle Phasor II optical phaser; Two Kings Boost dual overdrive; and Ghost Drive transparent overdrive. Each pedal delivers classic tone at an incredible price.Sun FuzzThere have been countless replicas and reimaginations of the classic Fuzz Face pedal. StewMac’s Sun Fuzz gives you the control and tone shaping you've always wanted from the originals, and it’s a must-have for fans of Hendrix, Clapton, or Gilmour’s tone.
This circuit is one of the foundational tones for electric guitar, but the germanium powered originals can be hard to control and don't play nice with many pickups and amps—even temperature can completely change the tone! To create a more predictable, controllable, reliable tone, we've swapped the germanium transistor for a silicon BC-108, giving the pedal a brighter tone, more gain, and enhanced touch sensitivity.
Priced at $99.99, the Sun Fuzz is a no-brainer for fuzz fans who don’t want to shell out $200+ for the originals. Key features include: Improved bias control and tone shaping compared to the originals. Silicon BD-108 transistor. Versatile fuzz with simple controls for volume, fuzz, and tone. Sounds great with humbuckers, single-coils, and P-90s alike. Two Kings Boost Dual OverdriveInspired by one of the most sought-after dual overdrives on the market, players like John Petrucci, Gary Clark Jr., Samantha Fish, and Warren Haynes have raved about the originator of this circuit, the King of Tone. Now, you don’t have to wait to add this circuit to your rig. StewMac’s Two Kings is transparent but still warm and gritty, with a full range of frequencies available—no matter the setting. It won't overpower the unique tone of your guitar and amp—it just makes it better. The Two Kings is actually two pedals in one, with selectable boost and distortion through internal dip switches. The two sides of the pedal are completely independent—it's easy to find the sweet spot for each side. With knobs for gain, volume, and tone you can get anything from simple boost, gritty overdrive, and even distortion in a flash. If you want to go deep, you can further tailor the sound with the internal controls for infinite tone tweaking. Priced at $159.99, the Two Kings is an affordable and authentic alternative to the pricey, hard-to-get original. Key features include: 2-in-1 pedal.Maintains core tone of guitar and amp.Effortlessly provides boost, gritty overdrive, and distortion. Lightcycle Phasor II This isn’t just another phase shifter—it’s the unmistakable sound of deep, liquid movement that defined an era. Inspired by the MuTron Phasor II from the 1970’s this studio-quality, all-analog optical phase circuit set the gold standard for smooth, sweeping modulation. StewMac has recreated this timeless classic to bring your tone to life with the same lush, organic depth that graced the pedalboards of legends. You can recreate those complicated textures live—from a rotary speaker shimmer to wild spacey soundscapes, every knob twist sparks inspiration. On the front are controls for depth, rate, and feedback, letting you dial in anything from subtle swirl to rapid tremolo and synthesizer sounds. For even more flexibility, two internal controls let you dial in the sweep and intensity of the phased signal.Priced At $119.99, the Lightcycle Phasor II is an authentic and affordable alternative to the original. Key features include:Studio-quality optical phaser. Controls for depth, rate, and feedback. Two internal controls to adjust the sweep and intensity of the phased signal.Ghost DriveNot just another “klone”, the StewMac Ghost Drive pedal is astonishingly close to the famed Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive. StewMac scoured the globe to source the nearly impossible to find (electronically identical) 1N34A germanium diodes that many claim were the heart and soul of the mojo behind the original Klon. Also, unlike so many modern klones that rely on surface mount components, the Ghost Drive is pure old school using through-hole components and traditional solder joints. The Klon was made famous by countless players like Joe Perry, Mike McCready, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Nels Cline and more. Like the original, StewMac’s Ghost Drive is extremely easy to use: just gain, treble, and output. The gain is where the magic is by adding sweet saturation and harmonics while retaining the character of your amp. The treble acts as a boost or cut, allowing you to dial in the perfect mid-range for your tone.Priced at just $129.99, the StewMac Ghost Drive provides a nearly identical tone for just a fraction of the price of the originals. Key features include:Through-hole components and traditional solder joints just like the originals.The electronic identical 1N34A germanium diodes in the originals.Works great as a clean boost as well as a transparent overdrive. Buffered bypass.For more information about StewMac’s new line of pedals visit stewmac.com