Pedal To The Metal: A complete guide to building the guitar pedalboard of your dreams Paperback – April 1, 2026

Pedal to the Metal: A Complete Guide to Building the Guitar Pedalboard of Your Dreams is a practical, musician-first roadmap to designing a pedalboard that sounds great, works reliably, and actually serves your playing.Written by guitarist and recording country/rock artist Brandon Alan, this guide cuts through the noise of endless gear options and focuses on what really matters- signal flow, tone clarity, smart pedal choices, and building a board that performs consistently in real-world environments.Whether you’re assembling your first pedalboard or refining an existing setup, Pedal to the Metal walks you through the essentials of pedal order, gain staging, power management, and dialing in tone that translates from the practice room to the stage. With clear explanations and real-world insight, this book helps you stop chasing gear and start building a pedalboard that truly works for you. Read more