Tag: This is Us
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2 Year Tumorversary
Two Years Ago, Everything Went Out of Focus Two years ago today, I went to the eye doctor because reading had become strangely difficult. Letters no longer stayed where they should, and words drifted as I followed a line of text. At the time, I expected a simple explanation, most likely a new prescription for… Read more
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Basler*in des Tages on Bajour
Today felt pretty special. Bajour, Basel’s independent online magazine, named us Basler*in des Tages. Seeing our faces and story on a platform that is part of everyday life here in Basel was a moment we’ll never forget. Basel is home We live just on the outskirt of the city, Basel has our hearts. It’s the… Read more
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Why We Chose Packly for Our Pedal Boxes
A Box That Reflects the Pedal Inside Every RhPf pedal begins with a clear vision. Whether it’s a MOSFET overdrive like the Mosferatwo, a stoner distortion like the Basilisk, or a Swiss-Alps inspired delay from the Twin Peaks series, each piece of gear carries the same idea at its core. It’s built in Basel, Switzerland,… Read more
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We’re Back at the Bench!
After a much-needed reset, we are back to building pedals. Health first My levels are still either just below or above range, but things should normalize soon. More importantly, I am feeling well! And my doctors are confident I’m on the right track with managing adrenal insufficiency. It’s been a steep learning curve, but I… Read more
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Status Update – Health Break
We’re hitting pause on pedal production for a short while. Why? In addition to our full-time jobs, we’ve been juggling the Nerd Lab/Tone Maps, building/soldering, support, accounting, packing, and shipping on top of ongoing health treatment (post-pituitary surgery, hormone replacement, and managing adrenal insufficiency). This summer brought a lot of hospital back-and-forth and a couple… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – RhPf Electronics – Part 3: The Origin of the Name
Every name carries a story, and RhPf Electronics is no exception. In this installment of Behind the Scenes, we dive into the origins of our brand name, revealing the thought process and inspiration that led to its creation. A Name with Meaning When starting this journey into designing and building pedals, finding the right name… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – RhPf Electronics – Part 4: Beyond The Tone
At RhPf Electronics, we are more than just a brand, we are a statement. A belief. Beyond The Tone is our commitment to fostering the music scene, supporting local musicians and manufacturers, and giving back to the community. Every pedal we create carries a deeper purpose, built not just to sound great but also to… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – RhPf Electronics – Part 2: The Turning Point
The Journey That Led to RhPf Electronics A Life-Changing Diagnosis Around Christmas 2023, everything changed for me. I had been dealing with sudden vision loss and debilitating headaches, and a CT scan in the ER revealed the cause: a 4.8cm brain tumor. I had to wait weeks to learn it was benign and to receive… Read more
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Behind The Scenes – RhPf Electronics – Part 1: The Origin
Music has always been a big part of my life. Growing up, I was surrounded by records, soaking in the sounds of countless artists. I started playing piano as a little kid, but it didn’t really click with me. I loved music, but I struggled with the lack of control I felt over the sound.… Read more