Boutique pedal company Prescription Electronics announces return
Portland, Oregon firm reissues ’90s stompboxes
Prescription Electronics, darling of the ’90s boutique pedal scene, has announced its return.
After almost a decade of dormancy, the company intends to reissue its original pedals, using the same through-hole components.
The first pedals available will be The Yardbox, C.O.B. and Experience, followed by the RX Overdriver and Vibe Unit.
Prepare your pedalboard: Prescription Electronics’ reissued pedals are shipping now - see the company’s site for more.
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