LOLLYGAGGER FX
CANAGLIA
REVIEW BY YOEL KREISLER
STREET PRICE $269.00
If I had a nickel for every
time I’ve heard a pedal
company tout their “totally
unique and new transparent
overdrive that is a natural
extension of your guitar
and amp,” I’d probably
have a growing pile of
inconspicuous nickels in
the corner of my studio.
When I originally saw the
Canaglia by Michiganbased Lollygagger FX, I
was completely blown away
by the look of the thing.
All wood enclosures are
generally not used because
of grounding issues. Metal
is easier to ground the
circuit with, it’s durable,
and it is easier to attach
graphics. As great as metal
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is, in my opinion wood is
the most beautiful of all
building materials. It evokes
feelings of hominess and
warmth, and it looks good
on anything, especially
electronics. So naturally
when I saw a pedal made
out of wood, I just had to
have it. Sean Wright of
Lollygagger FX seems to
take no compromises when
it comes to the look and the
tone of his pedals, using all
matter of beautiful wood in
all kinds of gorgeous colors,
utilizing point to point turret
board-style wiring as well.
When asked to describe his
pedal, Sean said “This isn’t
a tone box, it’s very neutral.
It’s a gain box. It’s takes
Lollygagger FX Canaglia
your amp, kicks it in the ass,
and when the Gain control
is engaged reaches down
and slaps it to make sure it’s
paying attention.” Colorful
description for sure, but
does the Canaglia deliver?
Let’s find out.
A SCOUNDREL OF
DIRTY AND CLEAN
Like many holistic
approaches to tone, the
Canaglia takes aesthetic
into play, as well as sound.
When aesthetic, design,
and sound unite into a
concept, it makes the whole
experience of playing a
pedal totally different than
just stomping on a few
switches and twiddling
some knobs. The Canaglia