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Emily Hopkins

This pedal does absolutely NOTHING

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The Chibson USA Placebo Pedal with Brent Hinds of Mastodon

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Chibson USA unveils the Placebo Pedal, the ultimate in totally transparent boutique tone | Guitar World

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Chibson USA's Placebo Pedal is a bold statement piece that promises nothing—literally. While its playful design and light-up feature may appeal to collectors and pranksters, the pedal fails to deliver any sound enhancement, leaving it as a curiosity rather than a practical tool. The marketing may claim it's for "philosophers and YouTubers," but serious guitarists might find it hard to justify the $99 price tag for something that does absolutely nothing. It's a fun gimmick but lacks real utility in a guitarist's arsenal. If you're looking for substance, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Chibson USA Placebo pedal does absolutely nothing? - Mixdown Magazine

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The Chibson USA Placebo Pedal is a tongue-in-cheek gimmick that literally does nothing to your guitar signal. While it offers a fun aesthetic and the potential for DIY enthusiasts to transform it into a fuzz pedal, the fact remains that out of the box, it serves no functional purpose. With only 100 units available, its appeal may be limited to collectors or those looking for a conversation piece rather than a serious addition to a pedalboard. If you're after genuine sound enhancement, you'll need to roll up your sleeves and invest additional effort to make this pedal truly worthwhile.

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Chibson USA’s Placebo Pedal is transparent tone tech at its finest: it does "absolutely nothing"

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The Chibson USA Placebo Pedal is a tongue-in-cheek gimmick that proudly claims to do “absolutely nothing” to your guitar signal. While its absurdity might spark laughs, the lack of any real functionality raises questions about its purpose, especially at a price that seems absurdly inflated. The optional fuzz circuit feels like a contradictory add-on that undermines the pedal's core concept. If you're after a serious tone enhancement, look elsewhere; this pedal is more a novelty than a necessity, leaving it hard to justify even at its discounted price.

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Rob Scallon

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First Of October

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In this video Rob can be seen using a chibson Usa placebo pedal. This is a pedal that does nothing at all. It is suposed to be a play on the fact that some guitarists think having certain pedals make a huge difference in your tone