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.

Pedalboard build for the incomparable Raphael Saadiq combining the very best of classic to contemporary R&B and Rock ‘n ...
08/03/2026

Pedalboard build for the incomparable Raphael Saadiq combining the very best of classic to contemporary R&B and Rock ‘n Roll tones. Check out the full rig build and demo from Raphael over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

Brian Bell of Weezer came up to the workshop for a few days for me to build him a new rig for their upcoming tour. Video...
08/01/2026

Brian Bell of Weezer came up to the workshop for a few days for me to build him a new rig for their upcoming tour. Video to come where Brian takes us through the rig and how he’s using it in his dual amp set up with an original Mesa Boogie MKI for overdrive and 1960s Vox AC50 for cleans. Stay tuned!

07/29/2026

Join me as I count down 10 Greatest Songs Recorded on Taylor Guitars, breaking down the gear, the players, and the stories behind these massive hits. See the full video over on our YouTube channel (link in bio).

07/23/2026

The KING OF CLEAN — studio ace, Michael Thompson, playing his parts on “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion (1996) for an upcoming guitar experiment we’re working on. Video to come in the next few weeks.

07/21/2026

After my massive 31” x 13” rig took several hits during my recent travels, I knew it was time for a change. Watch as I convert my main pedalboard into a streamlined, carry-on friendly setup that covers all the same sonic ground as a board twice its size. Check it out on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel (link in bio).

07/15/2026

Guitar legend Jubu Smith recalls the making of Tony! Toni! Toné!’s 1991 hit “Me and You” from the Boyz n the Hood soundtrack—and the fateful phone call from Raphael Saadiq that abruptly ruined his romantic plans.

07/14/2026

Join me and master guitar builder, Andy Powers, as we dive deep into spec’ing a fully custom Powers Electric from A to Z. From selecting the pickups, to the bridge and saddle material, to choosing the perfect hue of paint, this is an inside look at designing the “perfect” instrument alongside one of the foremost guitar builders in the country. See the full video over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel (link in bio).

07/13/2026

Legendary studio guitarist, Michael Thompson, breaks down his part on “They Don’t Really Care About Us” by Michael Jackson (1996). Hear the full story in our interview over on the Vertex Effects YouTube channel.

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3542 Fruitvale Avenue #302
Oakland, CA
94602

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