December 2023 Issue
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JANNIS ANASTASAKIS

JAM Pedals The Real Grecian Formula

By Scott Ulrichs · Vol. 25, No. 2 · December 2023

ToneQuest sits down with Jannis Anastasakis, founder of Athens-based JAM Pedals, to explore the hand-built, NOS-component-driven philosophy behind beloved effects like the Retrovibe, Fuzz Phrase, and Wahcko. From sourcing CV7003 transistors to solving the photocell puzzle in their Univibe clone, JAM's obsession with vintage tone and meticulous craftsmanship has earned them a place on boards belonging to Bill Frisell, John Scofield, and beyond.

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