The story so far: In April 2017, we wrote about a JHS pedal, the VCR, developed as a signature model with Ryan Adams. Cut to February 2019, and Ryan Adams is accused of abusive behaviour, leading to gear manufacturers, including JHS, to sever ties with him. A month later, JHS has decided to re-brand the […]
Gear companies abandon Ryan Adams over abuse allegations
Published on :Allegations surfaced this week in the New York Times that guitarist Ryan Adams used his fame to abuse women. Adams’ endorsees across the music industry, including amp and pedal makers, have responded by withdrawing products from sale. Among the manufacturers pulling their products is Walrus Audio, which has ended sales of its recently released Defcon 4. […]
Walrus Audio DEFCON 4: A new Ryan Adams pedal about to launch?
Published on :Ryan Adams and JHS caught our eye last year with their stylish VCR pedal. So our attention was piqued when we heard that the American singer-songwriter has come up with a new pedal, this time in collaboration with Walrus Audio: the DEFCON 4. DEFCON 4 DEFCON refers to the defence condition in the USA. It is divided […]