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Wrapped: Frank Ritchotte on the Helix Stadium Launch
The last few weeks have been stressful for Frank Ritchotte. As the man who oversees production, global distribution and support for Line 6, a new product release like Stadium is daunting. He's been here before, but that doesn't make it any easier.
Nick Rambo
7 min read


The Long Game: Inside the Mind of Eric Klein
The story of Helix Stadium isn’t just about gear. It’s about the way Eric Klein’s brain refuses to stop working. His fingerprints are all over the Helix family of products, and now, the company’s new flagship-in-waiting: Stadium.
Nick Rambo
9 min read


Avalanche: An Interview with Tony Kunda from Case Study Effects Co.
The mountain may have triggered an avalanche — but Tony Kunda learned to thrive in the chaos. And he’s loved every minute of digging his way out... one pedal at a time.
Nick Rambo
7 min read


Sweet As Honey: A Pick Maker's Guide
Rick Calhoun is from Taylorsville, North Carolina — born and raised. “It’s the typical southern small town,” he says. “People wave to...
Nick Rambo
7 min read


Where the Light Is: An Interview with Pedaltrain's Jim Colella & Friends
Jim Colella finds himself seeking refuge among the towering and densely-packed oak, maple, ash and walnut trees that jut from the earth...
Nick Rambo
8 min read


ICONS: Yoshi Ikegami Talks Tonebender Collaboration
High atop the ever-growing mountain of stompbox manufacturers stands BOSS, alone at the summit. The Japanese juggernaut inarguably lays...
Nick Rambo
3 min read
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