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.
Overdrive is a type of guitar effect that simulates the natural distortion that occurs when a tube amplifier is pushed beyond its clean limit. Overdrive pedals achieve this by boosting the input signal of the guitar, causing the amplifier to saturate and produce a warm, saturated, and crunchy sound.
Overdrive pedals are commonly used in various styles of music, including rock, blues, and punk, to add grit, sustain, and harmonic richness to the guitar’s sound. They are versatile tools that can be used to achieve a wide range of tones, from subtle breakup to full-on distortion, depending on the settings and the amplifier being used. Some classic examples of overdrive pedals include the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Boss OD-1, and the Fulltone OCD, among others
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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Vintage and authentic sounding overdrive pedal Shape the scream of your tube drive with the 3-knob interface Classic blues rock tones that conjure up the great masters of the genre True bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on 9 V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
£73.00 £67.40
Since 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive has been a go-to gain pedal for generations of players—trusted across genres for its reliable tone and performance. Built on the groundbreaking asymmetrical clipping circuit of the iconic 1977 OD-1—one of the first-ever BOSS compacts—the SD-1 carries forward a true overdrive legacy. The SD-1 delivers rich, smoot…
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£22.99
Get tube-like distortion, smooth sustain and super-fat tone Unique balance control to blend between overdriven and dry bass sound for maximum punch Dedicated level, 2-band eq and gain controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check
£42.00 £39.99
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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£34.99 £27.99
🎸[2 overdrive modes] Warm: The classic TS overdrive sound replica. Hot: More powerful, a louder, tightened sound. 🎸[Style-type] Combining iconic vintage tube overdrive sound with wide dynamic range, Donner overdrive pedal gives you a wide tonal range from smooth whispers to searing leads. 🎸[Easy to use]Flexible knobs for tone control: LEVEL (output…
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