DESCRIPTION:
Guitar multi-effects pedals put tons of variety and (more often than not, lately) amplifier simulations at your disposal without you having to lug the corresponding tons of physical gear around with you. Only problem is, the interfaces on most multi-effects aren't always the friendliest. In contrast, the Zoom G3 multi-effects pedal comes across like Fred Rogers.

The Zoom G3 takes a unique approach to GUI with it's three-screen, icon-based menu systems and fused-stompbox physical layout. The smartly designed interface makes playing the pedal lots of fun. It doesn't hurt that the Zoom G3 includes a forty-second looper and sounds markedly better than previous Zoom multi-effects, too. Oh, and it costs $200.