Distortion is a guitar effect that alters the signal’s waveform, creating a gritty, aggressive sound characterized by a high level of harmonic content and sustain. It’s achieved by amplifying the input signal to the point where the amplifier or pedal’s circuitry begins to clip, causing the waveform to become squared off and jagged. This clipping produces harmonics that weren’t present in the original signal, resulting in the characteristic “gritty” or “dirty” tone associated with distortion. Distortion pedals typically feature controls for adjusting the amount of gain or distortion applied, as well as tone-shaping knobs to tailor the sound’s frequency response. Distortion is widely used in rock, metal, and punk music to add power, aggression, and sustain to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts, creating a bold and intense sonic impact in the mix. Popular distortion pedals include the Boss DS-1, Pro Co Rat, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
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.
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NUX is a Chinese brand under Cherub Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2006 . They are renowned for producing affordable yet feature-rich guitar and bass gear, including multi-effects processors, amp modelers, and compact pedals. NUX has gained popularity among musicians for delivering quality sound and innovative features at accessible price points. Their products, such as the MG-30 and MG-300 multi-effects pedals, offer a wide range of amp models, effects, and user-friendly interfaces, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced players .
£38.75
Classic British high gain tone Analog circuit with 3 gain levels FETs simulate the characteristic distortion of tube amplifiers Active sound switching True bypass hardware switching
£39.99
Mini booster pedal with 2 types of boost option (Clean & Crank) Dual FET circuit design for the most tube-like tone in a transistor based pedal True bypass / buffer bypass Luminous glow-knobs for dark-stage environments Strong and lightweight aluminium die-cast chassis
£37.00
Perfect for heavy metal and grunge guitar styles All analog circuitry ensures a pure signal path Powerful tones for heavy riff and barre chord driven rock True bypass hardware switching Gain, Master & 2-band EQ controls
£33.50
Rotary gain, level & tone controls True bypass Luminous glow-knobs for dark-stage environments Requires 9V center negative DC Power Supply 75mA current draw (Not Supplied) Strong and lightweight aluminium die-cast chassis
£79.99
8 Analogue Drive Modes | Access a wide range of tones, from subtle boost to full-on distortion, using eight classic analogue overdrive circuits tailored for versatile playing styles True Bypass for Pure Signal | Maintains your guitar’s natural tone by ensuring no signal loss or colouration when the pedal is switched off Post Boost Functionality | H…
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