Made in USA Americans are definitely the craziest! Vol. 60 of this magazine, released in June 2023, featured only Japanese-made effects pedals under the title "Made in Japan." In response to this, many people may have wondered, "What is the situation with pedals that are not made in Japan?" So in this issue, we will take a deep look at only American-made effects pedals. From vintage 1960s guitars to the latest digital instruments, we analyze unique models that could only have been born in America, a country with a rich musical culture. Like Vol. 60, this issue is an expanded edition with more color pages. We've succeeded in making almost the entire feature in color. In addition, Feature 2 will feature Z.Vex, a boutique pedal brand that has been representative of the US since the 2000s, and the musician article will feature Michael Landau, one of America's top session guitarists. This is an ambitious and unique book that delves into American culture, which is at the forefront of global popular music, through the lens of effects pedals. [CONTENTS] [Special Feature] Michael Landau x VEMURAM [Feature 1] Made in USA Americans are definitely the craziest! [History] Unraveling the extensive history of American pedals [Analysis] Shinichi Ikugata plays through 10 iconic American pedals! [Interview] Xotic Effects [Interview] api [Interview] Chase Bliss [Interview & Factory Report] EarthQuaker Devices [Analysis] Where is the center of American pedals? [Analysis] Test play analysis of current American pedals [Enquete] What do experts think is the best "American-made pedal"? [Setting Guide] The appeal of the American sound as seen by a video reviewer [Setting Guide] How to use American amps, and what to do about them [Setting Guide] Creating an American style in a Japanese home environment [Column] The relationship between the American lifestyle and the American sound [Feature 2] Z.VEX EFFECTS Future blueprint for the expanding Kodokuon Factory [New Product Introduction] COMING UP NEXT NEW PRODUCTS REVIEW [Interview] Builder's Voice Umbrella Company Altero Custom Guitars beyond New Product Information [Series] Whatever cool with me Ask Saito-san (Soul Power Instruments) Let me be your patch cable (Usagi Takahiro/EQD) The True Nature of Sound (Yuichiro Fuse) BENIMARULABO [Traveling Edition] (BENIMARU) The sound is homemade (Kensei Ogata) Killer Pass from a Musical Instrument Store in Namba (Takumi Kanemasa) The Far North of Mania (Yuichiro Hosokawa)