INDUSTRY INSIDER GFI SYSTEM
Feb 07, 2020
5 minutes
INTERVIEW TERENCE STANLEY
The boutique pedal scene in Jakarta, Indonesia may not be massive – in fact, there are only a couple of players in the game – but that did not deter Henry Widjaja from pursuing his passion. 10 years ago, the former university lecturer quit his day job and went all in on a new company called GFI System, a solo boutique effects pedal venture.
Countless spools of solder later, Widjaja’s operation has made multiple NAMM pilgrimages, and now has a full roster of well-loved stompboxes. GFI System kicked things off with a humble Tube Screamer clone, but is now well-known for its spectacular DSP-based effects units.
We recently sat down with Widjaja and asked how GFI System made it to the big league,
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days