Effects refer to electronic devices or pedals that modify the sound of your guitar, adding colour, texture, and atmosphere to your playing. Common effects include distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, wah, and modulation, each shaping your tone in unique ways. Effects pedals are popular tools for creative expression, allowing musicians to craft signature sounds, from subtle enhancements to dramatic sonic transformations. This category includes a wide range of stompboxes and multi-effects units suitable for all styles and skill levels.
Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
Guitar pedals are essential tools for shaping your sound, offering everything from subtle tone enhancements to wild, expressive sonic textures. Whether you’re after the grit of overdrive, the shimmer of chorus, the depth of reverb, or the psychedelic swirl of delay and modulation, pedals allow players to personalise their tone and push creative boundaries. Each stomp box adds its own flavour, and when combined, they become a powerful extension of the player’s voice. From vintage classics to cutting-edge innovations, guitar pedals are where the magic happens—turning a great tone into something unforgettable.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
A guitar phaser is an electronic effect used to alter the sound of a guitar by creating a series of peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum of the audio signal. This effect is achieved through a process called phase shifting, where the audio signal is split into two paths. One path remains unchanged, while the other is subjected to an all-pass filter that shifts its phase. When these two signals are recombined, they interfere with each other, creating the characteristic swooshing or swirling sound associated with phasers. This effect can add a sense of movement and depth to the guitar’s tone, making it a popular choice for both rhythm and lead playing.
A vintage guitar is a guitar that is considered to be of significant age, typically over 30 years old, and often possesses historical, cultural, or collector’s value. Vintage guitars are highly sought after by collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, tone, playability, and historical significance.
Vintage guitars can come from various eras, each with its own unique characteristics and desirability.
Vintage guitars often exhibit signs of wear and aging, which can add to their character and authenticity. However, originality, condition, and provenance are crucial factors that determine the value of a vintage guitar. Well-maintained and all-original vintage guitars with documented history and provenance tend to command higher prices on the collector’s market.
While vintage guitars can be valuable investments, they are also cherished for their playability and the unique sonic characteristics they offer. Many musicians prefer vintage instruments for their mojo, vibe, and connection to music history.
We have new and used Behringer musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
Behringer is a well-known audio equipment brand that offers a wide range of products, including guitar pedals, amplifiers, mixers, audio interfaces, and studio gear. Founded in Germany in 1989, Behringer is recognised for making music technology more accessible by providing affordable alternatives to high-end gear. While often associated with budget-conscious musicians and producers, Behringer has expanded its range to include recreations of classic vintage effects and synthesisers, earning respect across various sectors of the music industry. Their products are popular with beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
£32.76 £22.99
Authentic and classic three dimensional phase shifting—from rapid rotary speaker to impressive jet plane effects Dedicated rate control and separate color switch for fine-tuning of effects speed and tone Status led for effect on/off and battery check True hard-wire bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb …
read more
£21.40
Authentic Analog Delay: Experience true Bucket Brigade-style delay with up to 300 ms of vintage echo that captures the classic 1960s studio sound Superior Noise Reduction: Enjoy clear, rich delay tones thanks to a top-notch noise reduction circuit that keeps unwanted hiss at bay Precision Control: Tailor your sound with dedicated Repeat Rate, Inten…
read more
£5.99
9v 500mA Regulated, 2.1mm x 5.5mm, Centre Negative Polarity Power Supply Filtered for Zero Hum, Noise Free Operation Spring Mounted Tip for Secure Connection 2 Meter Rounded Thick Cable. Energy Efficient Designed for Musical Equipment
£24.36 £22.00
Authentic Vintage Tone: The TO800 recreates classic tube-like crunch using original 4558 op amps and MA150 distortion diodes, delivering rich, overdriven tones perfect for rock Customizable Sound: Shape your perfect tone with dedicated Drive, Tone, and Level controls, allowing you to fine-tune your sound to your exact preferences Easy to Use: The i…
read more
£27.99 £23.79
JOYO Vintage Phase guitar effect pedal, beautifully re-creates the classic phaser sounds of the 70's. Easy to use, with just the single "speed" control knob-you can dial up that in-and-out of phase tone in no time! True Bypass provide transparent tone to keep the best tone quality, aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish finish, stable and …
read more