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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Hartwood is a UK-based brand offering a diverse range of musical instruments and accessories, including electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals. Their products are designed to provide quality and affordability, catering to both beginners and experienced musicians. Hartwood’s electric guitars, such as the Charger and Revival series, feature modern designs with retro influences, while their acoustic guitars offer natural tones suitable for various playing styles. The brand’s amplifiers, including the Voltair and Interceptor models, deliver classic British rock tones, and their pedal range covers essential effects like overdrive, fuzz, and chorus. With a focus on value and performance, Hartwood aims to support musicians in their musical journey.
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Genuine vintage sound. Utilizes premium Germanium transistors. Incorporates True Bypass to minimize signal loss. Ideal for gigs, rehearsals, and studio sessions.
£34.99
A fazy sandwich combines three classic fuzz sounds. Fazy sandwich was born with a pure sound and excellent dynamic response. Each tone has a rich range of adjustments, with two knobs to control fuzz and tone. True bypass footswitch for keeping your tone crystal-clear. Working with 9V center negative regular pedal power supply.
£25.98
🎸 3 function knobs allows you to ajust Volume, Tone and Bustain. Volume Knob: Control the sound volume with Fuzz effect. Tone Knob: Adjust the depth of Fuzz tone. Bustain Knob: Adjust the degree of Fuzz sound. 🎸 This pedal has an great and classic creamy fuzz sound which can be compare to the violin tone. High gain fuzzy distortion, 100% Analog cir…
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Built to the exact specifications of the original dallas-arbiter fuzz face Ruggedly constructed to the original vintage specs The classic fuzz box used by legendary rockers of the 60's and 70's Top quality input and output jacks Made in benicia , california
