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Anyone for a Meatball? The return of legendary boutique pedal brand Lovetone is imminent

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Today might be a good day to press pause on your hunt for a vintage Lovetone pedal. ThorpyFX’s long-awaited and much-anticipated resurrection of the cult UK boutique pedal brand is nearly complete.

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