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.
Fuzz is a type of guitar effect that produces a highly distorted and saturated tone characterized by its thick, buzzy, and aggressive sound. It’s achieved by clipping the guitar’s signal in a way that creates extreme distortion and compression, resulting in a velvety, sustaining fuzziness. Fuzz pedals typically feature controls for adjusting parameters such as gain (the amount of distortion), tone (the frequency response of the fuzzed signal), and volume (the output level). By manipulating these controls, guitarists can create a wide range of fuzz tones, from gritty and raw to smooth and singing. Fuzz is commonly used in genres such as rock, blues, and psychedelic music, where it adds texture, power, and intensity to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts. Popular fuzz pedal models include the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Dunlop Fuzz Face, and ZVex Fuzz Factory.
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.
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MXR, short for “Mixing,” is a well-respected manufacturer of guitar pedals and audio effects units known for their reliability, innovation, and iconic sound. Established in the 1970s, MXR has been a staple in the pedalboard setups of countless musicians across various genres, from rock and blues to metal and beyond. Renowned for classics like the Phase 90, Dyna Comp compressor, and Carbon Copy delay, MXR pedals offer a wide range of effects to help guitarists shape and enhance their tone. With a commitment to quality construction and timeless designs, MXR continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in effects pedals, providing musicians with the tools they need to unleash their creativity and express their unique sonic identities.
£159.98
Combines two switchable fuzz flavors with a growling sub octave signal Separate dry volume control ensures clean low end Retention Bass and Treble controls allow you to fine-tune your fuzz signal Mid level control allows you to boost your clean midrange to cut through the mix
£155.81
Combines La Machine Fuzz with old school Sub-Octave signal Separate volume levels for Fuzz and Sub-Octave signals Toggle between Series/Parallel modes Octave switch kicks Fuzz signal into searing Octave Up mode True bypass switching
£165.83
Fuzz tone with a separate sub octave voice & an octave up fuzz Internal gain & tone pots shape the octave up fuzz effect All analog circuitry, true bypass Heavy duty housing with durable jacks and switches Model Number: SF01
£148.27
The classic effect made famous by Jimi Hendrix now comes in a pedalboard-friendly MXR housing Simple two-control interface coaxes out legendarily searing, synth-like tones Convenient on/bypass LED and AC power jack for modern players Package Weight: 0.308 kilograms Model Number: M267
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Fusing classic BOSS octave tones with the latest tracking technologies, the BOSS OC-5 sets a new standard in octave pedal performance Brings together the best of its predecessors; the vintage warm mono tones of the 1982 OC-2 and the range-extending poly mode of the OC-3 – plus so much more The Poly mode enhances your chord playing; with the Range k…
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