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.
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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:… Read more
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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
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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… Read more
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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
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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 rattles walls and turns heads. Something you don’t just hear, you feel, like a… Read more
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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, 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 wasn’t just sonically powerful, but emotionally rooted,… Read more
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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… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – Moschops – Part 4: The Graphic Design
A Creature in Motion Designing the visual identity for Moschops was a visceral experience. This pedal doesn’t just modulate, it growls, pulses, and breathes with intensity. I knew from the start that the graphic design needed to echo that raw, living energy. It couldn’t be passive or ornamental. It had to move, even while standing… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – Moschops – Part 3: How It Works
A Choppy Beat with a Smooth Soul Moschops is a tremolo that goes beyond the expected. Built to pulse, swell, and chop with character, it brings movement to your tone in a way that’s deeply musical and expressive. Whether used for subtle motion or bold rhythmic cuts, it adds dimension without ever compromising feel. At… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – Moschops – Part 2: The Sound
From Sharp Chops to Subtle Swells At its core, Moschops is about movement, not just rhythm, but feel. It’s a tremolo pedal that doesn’t settle for being a background shimmer. It pulses, chops, blends, and breathes. Whether you want sharp stutters that slice through the mix or subtle motion that shifts like light across water,… Read more