Article: Fuchs overdrive supreme.(Gear)(Product/Service Evaluation)

The term "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" has particular meaning in the music industry, where popular guitars and amplifiers have long been used as templates for the creation of "new" brands. This is particularly true in the boutique amplifier market, where probably 99 percent of currently available models are based on classic designs by Fender, Marshall, and Vox. Given that reality, it's inevitable that some of the more recent amp builders who have managed to innovate and create truly original sounds will also see their designs cloned to one degree or another. The raison d'etre for copycat products is typically that demand for the real thing outstrips the ...

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