Jay Schreiber, Niche Devices

By Riverhorse · Vol. 26, No. 9 · July-August 2025

Jay Schreiber of Niche Devices discusses his path from professional drummer and electronics tinkerer to boutique pedal builder, detailing the transformer-equipped Humboldt Preamp/Compressor and what's next for the company.

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