A deluxe guitar might have higher-quality pickups, special finishes, or finer craftsmanship, while a deluxe edition of an album could include bonus tracks or special packaging. The word suggests something that’s a step above the basic.
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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Wampler Pedals, founded by Brian Wampler, is renowned for producing boutique-quality guitar effects pedals that cater to a wide range of musical styles. Their lineup includes overdrive, distortion, fuzz, delay, reverb, modulation, and compressor pedals, all known for their meticulous design and high-quality components. Wampler pedals are celebrated for their exceptional tonal characteristics, robust construction, and user-friendly interfaces, making them a favourite among professional musicians and tone enthusiasts.
Among the most popular Wampler pedals are the Tumnus Overdrive, Ego Compressor, and Faux Tape Echo. The Tumnus Overdrive is praised for its transparent overdrive and versatility, capable of both clean boosts and rich, full-bodied overdrive tones. The Ego Compressor is acclaimed for its transparent compression and blend control, which allows for a perfect mix of compressed and dry signals. The Faux Tape Echo stands out for its warm, vintage-inspired delay sounds and modulation controls that emulate classic tape echo machines. These pedals exemplify Wampler’s commitment to providing high-quality, professional-grade sound and innovative features.
£182.44 £188.17
Same magic sounding buffer with all of the clarity, punch, and detailed breakup of the original Tumnus Active bass and mid controls boost or cut the desired frequencies Normal / Hot switch goes from standard Tumnus gain to higher gain.Use it to boost a driven amp or another pedal, as a stand alone overdrive, or as an "always on" tonal sweetener Int…
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£135.24
Designed to be a versatile addition to any setup, any style Use with other pedals to shape the total gain, as a stand alone overdrive, or as a slightly dirty boost to push the front end of your amp Can even be used as a buffer because this pedal is not true bypass This pedal contains a buffered bypass tone legendary in its own right The streamlined…
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£89.00
Dual voice overdrive pedal with switchable voicing modes Smooth mode for classic liquid gain Punch mode for added bite and tight low end High-grade components selected for superior sound and response Top mounted input and output jacks and power connector
£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
