Category: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes – The Craft of RhPf Electronics
Welcome to the ‘Behind the Scenes’ series from RhPf Electronics! Here, we pull back the curtain to share the stories, inspiration, and processes that go into crafting our unique guitar pedals.
From the spark of an idea to the final design and sound testing, each post takes you deeper into the creative journey.
Whether you’re a musician, gear enthusiast, or simply curious about the artistry behind pedal design, this series offers an inside look at the passion and innovation driving RhPf Electronics.
Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 4: The Graphic Design
The Taste of an Idea Mostard started as a joke—a riff on “mustard,” of course, but also a spicy nod to something hotter, brighter, and unapologetically bold. It had to be yellow. It had to be loud. And above all, it had to feel like something that could only exist in a world where guitar… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 3: How It Works
A boost that does more than boost At first glance, Mostard looks like a clean boost—and it is. But inside, it’s built very differently from most pedals in that category. Instead of relying on a standard gain circuit that just turns everything up (including the stuff you don’t want), Mostard was designed to be smart… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 2: The Sound
Snap, sting, and sparkle Mostard wasn’t designed to be subtle. It’s a clean boost, sure—but not a neutral one. This pedal brings presence, bite, and that unmistakable bright snap that wakes up any rig. Whether you’re chasing chiming cleans or biting leads, it adds just the right kind of energy. With up to 30 dB… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Mostard – Part 1: The Name
A boost with a bite Some pedals start with a circuit. Some start with a need.This one started with a jar of mustard. Dijon is just two hours away from where we live, and we have family there—so we make the trip from time to time. It’s the kind of visit that resets you: good… Read more
Behind The Scenes – Tri-Hormonic Phalanx – Part 4: The Graphic Design
A graphic identity built on meaning From the beginning, the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx was more than just a tone-shaping tool. It was a personal project with a story tied to a rare condition, a reflection of balance and complexity both in sound and in life. So when it came time to develop the visual identity, the… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Basilisk – Part 4: The Graphic Design
Some designs take time to form. Others are clear from the beginning.When we decided to name this pedal Basilisk, I knew exactly what it had to look like. Basel’s Creature, Reimagined The basilisk isn’t just a mythical animal—it’s our mythical animal. You’ll find it all over Basel: on bridge railings, water fountains, plaques, and city… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Basilisk – Part 3: How It Works
Chained and Charged: The Basilisk Circuit When we started designing the Basilisk, we knew it needed to be more than just another distortion box. It had to feel like unleashing something ancient and powerful. Something dangerous but controlled. Like a beast sleeping under the city, waiting for the right signal to rise. This is how… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Basilisk – Part 2: The Sound
The Sound of a Buried Beast From the moment we started designing the Basilisk, I knew this wasn’t going to be a subtle distortion pedal. It needed to be massive. Not just loud—but swallow-the-stage loud. The kind of sound that shakes venues and raises eyebrows. Something you don’t just hear—you feel, like a myth breaking… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Basilisk – Part 1: The Name
Some pedals start with a sound When Thomas and I began talking about designing a heavy, stoner-inspired distortion pedal in collaboration with the band Gentle Beast, the goal was clear: it had to be massive, sludgy, and loud enough to shake the Rhine. But more than that, it had to be ours. Basel’s. Something that… Read more
Behind the Scenes – Capharnaüm – Part 4: The Graphic Design
Designing a Post-Apocalyptic Riot When Thomas told me the story behind the circuit—that it was inspired by KAHFA’s track “Capharnaüm”—I immediately knew the design needed to feel violent, ancient, and strangely beautiful. Not just noise, but something meaningful within the chaos. We kept coming back to this shared image: a post-apocalyptic riot. That’s how the… Read more