“One of the most creative and respected effects platforms in our industry”: Ernie Ball has acquired pioneering pedal firm Source Audio – what does it mean for the brands and the guitar market at large?

Ernie Ball / Source Audio pedals.

Ernie Ball has made a major play in the effects pedal market by announcing the acquisition of Source Audio.

It’s a significant move from the string maker, which is set to take control of one of the most innovative effects specialists of the past few years.