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Here's what Alan from El Diablo has to say about the Land Devices HP-2

-  if I’m honest, I think the biggest allure is that it doesn’t *sound like other fuzzes/distortions. It’s unique frequency profile perks up my ears, and makes me pay attention.  

 

- I do love creamy smooth sustain, BUT creamy smooth sustain has been the go-to Sound for a lot of cheeseball guitarists over the years.  It makes me think of “Smooth” era Carlos Santana rather than “Abraxas”.  I much prefer the Velcro sputter, the gated rip of the HP-5!

 

- Some drives sound the same no matter what you do to your volume/tone.  I’m especially appreciative of pedals that respond to your picking dynamics and your Vol control.  The HP-2 is exquisite in that regard.  So many textures/sounds on tap!

 

- it plays well with others.  (An aside: I just recently tried out a Solo Dallas, I think it was the Storm.  Great pedal on its own.  Sadly, it’s VERY picky about other drives down the line).

 

- It looks bad-ass!  =)

 

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