Vertex Effects, Inc.

Vertex Effects, Inc. Custom Effects Pedals | Handcrafted in California STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE

We strive for perfection in every detail of our work.
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MISSION STATEMENT

We design boutique effects pedals for guitar and bass players that inspire musical artistry and creative innovation. We are deeply commited to supporting our customers in creating innovative music and sounds. We are here to provide our customers with products that allow them to experience their tone at its fullest potential. We design and assemble all of our products in Silicon

Valley, California. We source from within the USA whenever possible, teaming with innovative manufacturers to designed custom hardware and components to ensure exceptional quality and sound.

06/16/2026

I NEED YOUR HELP! I’m working on recreating Andy Summers’ early rig from The Police era and need late 1970s pedalboard/rig photos, pre-dating his Pete Cornish system. My recollection was he used his Tele into a MXR Dyna Comp, MXR Micro Amp, EXH Electric Mistress, and Maestro EP-2 Echoplex, into a 4-input Marshall JMP 100 and 4x12 cabinet. DM me what you got! Thank you all 🙏 ~Mason

06/15/2026

One of my lifetime highlights was playing “Kiss From A Rose” with the one and only SEAL. Watch my full interview with him over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

06/10/2026

Join me and Lincoln Brewster as we recreate, one-to-one, Eddie Van Halen’s legendary 1978 guitar rig. By using the exact vintage gear from the pedals, to the Echoplex, to the ‘68 Marshall Plexi & Variac, we're able unpack the secrets behind the early Van Halen tone and the role each component contributes to the overall sound. Watch the full video on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel (link in bio).

06/09/2026

Nashville studio ace, Justin Ostrander, breaks down his guitar parts and story behind the Cody Johnson hit “‘Til You Can’t” (2021). Hear the full story over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

06/06/2026

Steve Farris discusses his biggest regret in his multiple meetings with Eddie Van Halen. Hear the full story in our full interview with Steve over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

06/04/2026

Studio guitar legend, Steve Farris, talks about his 30 year history with Anderson Guitarworks and why it’s been his go-to instrument since the early 90s. Hear the whole story and full interview with Steve over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

06/03/2026

Our latest episode of “The Guitarist Behind” is now live with Mr. Mister guitarist, Steve Farris, with an in-depth look at his most iconic guitar parts, discussing the gear and techniques behind hits like “Broken Wings,” “Kyrie,” and more. From his custom Dumble Overdrive Special to wild stories about Eddie Van Halen, KISS, Rod Stewart, and Whitesnake, this interview offers a masterclass in 80s guitar tone and music history by one of the most storied sessions guitarists of his time. Head over to the Vertex Effects YouTube channel for the full interview (link in bio).

06/02/2026

Found this old video with Uncle Larry (Tom Bukovac) and me from around 2014 with a super early prototype of what became the Dynamic Distortion pedal over at his old shop, 2nd Gear, in Berry Hill.

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