Boutique effect pedals · Dallas, TX
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Every circuit is shaped by feel, not presets. Hand-built one at a time at a desk in Dallas, Texas — for players who chase tone, not spec sheets.
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Hand-wired, tested on a real amp, and boxed by the guy who built them.
La Ratita: Black Label
La Ratita: Hand-wired distortion pedal with tone-shaping switches for versatile grit to aggressive distortion.
Modulatron Overloaded
Chorus-vibrato madness meets full-on drive. Modulatron Overloaded blends lush modulation with an independent overdrive circuit for tones that go from subtle shimmer to chaotic machine meltdown.
Modulatron Analog Chorus Vibrato
From gentle chorus shimmer to woozy vibrato warble, the Modulatron is your all-in-one modulation machine. Four knobs, a shape switch, and dual LEDs let you fine-tune your tone from subtle to spacey.
Jalapeño Screamer Rojo
A high-gain Screamer with red LED clipping for massive volume, sharp attack, and raw aggression. Jalapeño Screamer Rojo doesn’t just cut through the mix—it demolishes it. ?
Jalapeño Screamer Amarillo
A smooth, dynamic Screamer with 1N34A germanium diodes for softer clipping, vintage warmth, and a rich, organic feel. Built in very limited batches due to the rarity of the diodes—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Big Panda
Handcrafted Big Panda Fuzz Pedal delivers bold, dynamic tones with curated diodes for ultimate versatility and control.
Scorpion Pepper Sting
Unleash the true power of your guitar with the Scorpion Pepper Sting Clear Boost, a robust and dynamic transparent boost pedal.
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Texas Toaster
Don’t let the name fool you, this pedal packs some serious grit and attitude. Get ready to say “yeehaw” every time you stomp on it.
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Our approach
Shaped by feel,
not presets
Spicy Pedals is a one-man act. Every pedal is designed, soldered and assembled at a tiny desk in the middle of a living room in Dallas — voiced by ear until it feels right under your fingers, not until it measures right on a scope.
- ● Hand-soldered, one at a time
- ● Selected, audited components
- ● True bypass, 9V center-negative
- ● 5-year warranty to the original owner
Made in Dallas, TXHear it
Bleed your toaster
One knob, two modes, top-mounted jacks. The Texas Toaster pushes your amp, slams your front end or wakes up a long chain — and the Bleed mod turns it into a gritty, amp-like overdriver.
Texas Toaster · $169- 5-year warrantyto the original owner
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- Ships in 2–3 daysfree US over $250
- 30-day returnsif it doesn’t strike the chord
From the journal
Notes on tone
Circuits, parts, mods and the occasional cable rant. Free to read, no email required.
Choosing the Right Gain Pedal – Boost vs. Overdrive vs. Fuzz
Learn the differences between boost, overdrive, and fuzz pedals, and how to choose the right gain for your tone.
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Texas Toaster LED Clipping Mod (a.k.a. Bleed Your Toaster)
Mod your Texas Toaster with a simple 3-step LED clipping upgrade. Add more output, reduce noise, and get gritty, amp-like distortion. Learn how to Bleed Your Toaster for extra spice.
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How to Use the Texas Toaster
The Texas Toaster is your secret weapon for rich, responsive tone. Whether you’re chasing sparkle or punch, this treble and full-range boost belongs right at the start of your pedal chain. Here’s how to dial it in and let it shine.
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Spicy Pedals are also sold through independent dealers and on Reverb. Wholesale pricing available for small shops.