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Jade Electric Pedals is a pedal builder based in Bakersfield, California, focused on boutique clones built without compromise. Every unit emphasizes sound, build quality, and attention to detail. Custom orders are available via direct message on Instagram.

Summer School Electronics was founded by Mark Turley in 2021 and blends education, musicianship, and hands-on craftsmanship. Built in Syracuse, NY, the brand reflects Mark’s background as a lifelong gear enthusiast, touring musician, and full-time educator. Each pedal is hand-built with a focus on originality, durability, and musical practicality, earning early recognition from JHS’s “Best of 2022” list and SPIN.com.

Watson’s Tone Supply is a guitar tech serving the DFW and North Texas area, providing hands-on support with a strong focus on tone, reliability, and real-world playability. Through Hometeam Pickups, Watson also winds boutique pickups built for working musicians.

On the @wtonesupply Instagram page, Watson is also known as a pedal reviewer, most notably for his successful Pedal-Mas Christmas 12-day pedal feature series, highlighting standout builders and pedals with a practical, player-first perspective.

Kosko FX is a handmade guitar effects workshop based in Kyiv, Ukraine, where sound, art, and electronics converge. Founded by Kosko, the project grew from early experiments and clone builds into a deeply personal craft, shaped by a background in illustration, design, and a lifelong exposure to electronics. Inspired by noise-driven artists and the legacy of experimental builders, Kosko FX pedals are hand-assembled as expressive instruments rather than simple circuits. Today, Kosko focuses on original designs and thoughtfully modified classics, with releases like the Bad Trip capturing a distinct shoegaze character and a commitment to pushing sonic boundaries.

Voltic Electronic Devices was founded in 2022 by John-Anthony in Wilmington, Delaware, and is rooted in a lifelong obsession with amplifiers and effects pedals. With a background in Audio Electronics from The University of the Arts and hands-on experience alongside Philadelphia repair legend Jim Walton, Voltic focuses on high-quality, hand-wired pedals and thoughtful repair and modification work. Each build honors the original intent of classic circuits, altering components only when necessary to preserve tone, feel, and long-term value, resulting in pedals that are meticulously assembled, carefully tested, and built to inspire great music.

Organic Veritable Devices is a boutique pedal builder based in Ontario, Canada, creating organically devised guitar effects with a focus on character and musical authenticity. Each device is built with a hands-on approach that values tone, simplicity, and honest design. Inquiries and orders are handled directly via email or Instagram DM.

Seeker Electric Effects builds handmade fuzz pedals one at a time in Ventura County, California, with a deep commitment to the vintage fuzz tradition. Using New Old Stock components, Seeker offers a full lineup of modern and classic-inspired designs, each crafted for players chasing authentic, expressive fuzz tones. Custom fuzz builds are available by inquiry.

Riveter Electric celebrates classic, timeless sound through thoughtfully designed amplifiers and pedals. Every product is built with the working musician in mind, delivering rich, warm tones that translate effortlessly in both recording and live settings. Riveter Electric’s gear is designed to capture true vintage soul while remaining practical, reliable, and inspiring to play.

Unga Guitars is the work of Perry Vasquez, known as Unga, a master woodworker with over 25 years of experience. Raised in California’s Salinas Valley, Perry’s passion for guitar building began in high school woodshop and grew into a nationally respected name among custom stringed-instrument enthusiasts. Now based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Unga’s craft has expanded under Unga Wood Works (UW2) to include custom amp cabinets, furniture, architectural pieces, and fine woodworking, all defined by precision, durability, and artistry.

Beyond the bench, Perry is the creator and host of the High Desert Luthiery Invitational, a curated, invitation-only event that brings together luthiers and luthier-adjacent makers such as amp builders, pedal builders, pickup winders, and hardware designers. Designed as an educational, art-focused, and community-driven experience, the Invitational emphasizes collaboration and accessibility, remaining free for both artists and the public while fostering a genuine culture of support and inspiration.