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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TC Electronic is a Danish company renowned for its high-quality guitar effects pedals, bass amplifiers, and audio processing equipment. Established in 1976, the brand quickly became popular for its reliable and innovative products, especially the Stereo Chorus/Flanger pedal. One of their standout features is TonePrint technology, which allows musicians to customise and load unique effect presets into compatible pedals via a smartphone app. This innovation offers great flexibility and creative control for guitarists and bassists alike. TC Electronic’s gear is widely respected for its durability, excellent sound quality, and user-friendly design, making it a favourite among both amateur and professional musicians around the world.
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Heavy sounding fuzz pedal with massive wall of tones Dial in massive amounts of gain that makes the angels sing Enjoy almost endless sustain as heard on classic alternative rock recordings True bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on 9 V battery or PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
£59.00
Clean 26 dB Boost: Deliver a pristine, distortion-free boost of up to 26 dB to highlight solos and nail those killer riffs Dynamic Gain Control: Use the gain knob to add just a hint—or heaps—of grit, expanding your tonal palette with precision Active 2-Band EQ: Sculpt your sound with a versatile, active two-band equalizer for unparalleled tonal sha…
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Voicing switch – for an awesome shift in bass response item package weight: 11.6 ounces International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. True Bypass Gain, Level, Bass and Treble controls Voicing switch Easy battery acce…
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【Classic Fuzz Pedal】Based on the legendary fuzz effect, Fuzz Stylish Ⅱ can be described as a faithful recreation of the classical fuzz pedal. Our classic-inspired pedal with a dense and delicate sound carries you back to the old days. 【Versatile Functions】Donner’s fuzz pedal features an easy-to-use tone control：BASS, TREBLE, LEVEL and VOL knobs for…
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£33.99
Authentic Fuzz Magic: Experience the unique, rich FUZZ tones of JIMI FUZZ, where every component works to create a mesmerizing sonic experience. 💡NOTE: This pedal can not take a battery, requires a DC 9V (100mA+) adapter with negative inside and positive outside to power but NOT included Versatile Control Trio: Tailor your sound with precision usin…
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