With EMILY THE HARPIST
at the Pedal offsite during ‘26 NAMM
See FlipBook below
ACE FREHLEY
& ART of the STOMPBOX
This is a simple flipbook example of “Page 1 and 2” as they will generally look for each of the fifty companies. Pages 3 & 4 will have more in text, smaller photos of 4 other pedals and some candids of the staff and the graphic artist perhaps.
My cover is a work in progress with AllPedal’s amazing “Macrodose.”
I expect to produce the entire book as a flipbook. It will be part of the “Deluxe” package of the hardcover, glossy 12”x12” coffee table book.
More to follow.
@NAMM2026 with Emily Hopkins, the Harpist with the huge pedalboard. She flipped out over the book and “had to have one.” They are coming, Emily. Paging through the book, she lit up at every pedal she had (and she had many.)
I asked my good friend, Ace Frehley, in January of 2025 for a testimonial for my upcoming book on guitar pedal art. As was usual with Ace, he had a very humorous statement as to why I was asking HIM. “I don’t use pedals,” he cackled, “I always step on ‘em.” Of course, he got that signature Ace sound with his Les Paul Custom, his vintage Marshall amps, and his fingers.
He proceeded to write:
"Chris and I have shared a passion for music and the creative spirit for years. His book, "Art of the StompBox," is a stunning tribute to the incredible artistry behind guitar pedals. If you love music, art, and creativity, this book is a must-have."
I believe that if I had enough time, I could have changed his mind about pedals.
Thanks, Ace. I’ll always love you.
Ace signing release for the testimonial in his recording studio. He insisted that I protect myself, saying, “Hey, you never know.”
1-13-2025
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES (as of 2-27-26)
ACLAM
Acorn Amplifiers
AllPedal
Analog Alien
Analog Man
Anasounds
Animals Pedal
Beautiful Noise Effects
Beetronix
Black Art Toneworks
Blackhawk Amplifiers
Caline Pedals
Cascade Pedals
Catlinbread Effects
Cassongs-Keeley
Celebrity Pedals
Colortone Pedals
CopperSound Pedals
Craig Amps
Cusak Music
Death By Audio
Dr. No Effects
Drunk Beaver Pedals
Earthquaker Devices
Effects Database
Electro Faustus
Electro Harmonix
Eventide Audio
ezhi + aka
Flower Pedals
Frantone Electronics
Fuzzrocious Pedals
GameChanger Audio
Haggtronix
Heather Brown Electronicals
Jam Pedals
JHS Pedals
Keeley Electronics
KMA Machines
Matthews Effects
Mojo Hand FX
Monkey Riot Pedals
MZFX
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Paradox Effects
Red Noise Pedals
Red Witch Pedals
Reuss Musical Instruments
Robert Keely Electronics
Saturnworks
Sketchy Sounds
Skreddy Pedals
Spaceman Effects
Spiral Effects
Summer School Electronics
SuperCool Pedals
Tech-21 NYC
ThorpyFX
T-Rex Effects
UDV Pedals
Walrus Audio
Wampler Pedals
Westminster Effects
Wren and Cuff
ZVEX
New Summary for Amazon
Art of the StompBox reveals the visual explosion on guitar effects pedals, treating their faceplates as a new, museum-worthy art form. Chris Cassone travels the world to interview and photograph over fifty boutique and legacy pedal makers—from Electro-Harmonix and BOSS to garage builders on Etsy and Reverb—capturing high-resolution, full-color images alongside histories, artist/designer profiles, and thematic backstories. The book pairs striking visuals with context: how names, graphics, and sonic intent intertwine to catch buyers’ eyes, featuring curated comparable case studies, customized “museum label” spreads, and insider stories including collaborations with players like Joe Walsh and Jack White as well as endorsements from industry tastemakers. Cassone’s background in music, production, and art appreciation fuels a compelling narrative and outreach strategy. Coffee-table-sized and accessible to players and fans alike, Art of the Stomp Box is both a celebration of pedal culture and a showcase of how design elevates sound, making it essential for musicians, collectors, gift buyers, and all their grandparents and kids.