French boutique pedal maker Zorg Effects has introduced a new series of 10th anniversary limited edition pedals, bringing together handmade effects design and artwork from local artists.
The Toulouse-based company has released six redesigned pedals, each featuring unique artwork and supplied with a framed A4 print of the design. Availability is highly limited, with some models restricted to just five units.
Six Zorg Effects Pedals Redesigned by Local Artists
The 10th anniversary series includes redesigned versions of several Zorg Effects models, ranging from fuzz and overdrive to mic preamp, DI and envelope filter pedals.
The Glue Fuzz MKII appears in two artist editions. One version features a painting by Gabbie Burns, singer and guitarist in the band MADAM. A second Glue Fuzz MKII edition features a “death wizard” design by Colère et Bagarre, limited to seven units and priced at €250.
The Blow! mic preamp, FX loop and DI pedal has been redesigned by Chloe Gioberti, who created a bear-themed design for the limited edition. Designed for using guitar pedals with static or dynamic microphones, the Blow! edition is limited to five units and priced at €260.
Zorg Effects has also released a new version of the Blow!Blow!!Blow!!!, a dual mic preamp, FX loop and DI pedal for using guitar pedals with static or dynamic mics. This edition features leech-inspired artwork by Colère et Bagarre and is limited to five units at €400.
For bass players, the Glorious Basstar multiband overdrive receives a sparkle gold design by Eva Cohen. Only five units are available, priced at €230.
The series is completed by the Love Philter MKII, an envelope filter redesigned by French guitar maker Marine Guitars with fish and bird artwork. This edition is limited to five units and priced at €320.
Handmade Boutique Pedals from Toulouse
Zorg Effects handcrafts boutique effects pedals in Toulouse, France, with a focus on sonic quality, affordability and participatory educational engagement.
The company was founded in 2014 by Gabriel Denneulin with the aim of creating pedals with extensive features and broad creative possibilities. Its catalogue includes 14 original designs, including multiband overdrive, distortion, fuzz, octave and envelope filter pedals.
Zorg Effects pedals are used by musicians including Jay Webb of Cory Wong, Mike Maz Maher and Jay Jennings of Snarky Puppy, Gérald Gimenez of 7 Weeks and Lotus Titan, Maxime Deplorte of Rémi Panossian and Stabat Akish, and Dorian Dutech of Host, Psykup and Headbangers.
Availability
The Zorg Effects 10th anniversary limited edition pedals are available through the company’s official website. Each pedal in the series is sold with a framed A4 print of its artwork.
More information is available at zorgeffects.com.
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