We think not - and not just because we'd prefer that you bought your imported fx pedals from GAS Factory! Here's a look on how something that's seemingly cheaper can end up being much, much dearer...

The UK-made Coopersonic Valveslapper is one of the best distortion pedals we've heard in ages. It can sound like a subtle overdrive, a searing distortion and a full on valve fuzz pedal depending on how you tweak those knobs... destined to be a future classic? We think so...and some top guitarists think so too: the Valveslapper is currently being used by Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys, and Spiritualized.

GAS Factory, the main UK dealer for the Canadian company Empress Effects, is now selling their Limited-Edition range of FX pedals in cool, cast metal silver finishes. Check them out here...