In Step and In Tune
Manhattan high-rises may be pricier, but pedalboard real estate is nearly as valuable. So by combining two useful but non-glamorous tools in one, the Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner Pedal (price TBA) has earned its commission. VPJR is an active volume pedal—i.e., it sports a tone-saving buffer circuit, which can run at nine to 18 volts. The buffer’s power supply also provides the juice for the tuner, which, by default, starts up anytime the pedal is rocked back to mute the signal. Users can opt to keep the tuner active at all volume settings and choose among several tuning modes. ernieball.com
