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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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 .
£44.99 £39.00
Classic 1960's black panel amplifier tones Level and Gain with Trim pot for drive & saturation settings Bass & Treble EQ controls True bypass switching Batteries 9V PP3 (supplied) Power supply Optional 9Vdc 300mA regulated (not supplied)
£44.99
Classic Overdrive Tone. Analog Circuit with JRC4558 Gain Stage. Saturation Trimmer. True-bypass Hardware Switching.
£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
£129.99 £111.00
3 Delay Effects – 70’s Analog, 60’s Tape and 80’s Digital Delay Level, Time and Repeat Tap Tempo w/ Tap Subdivision Options 3 Reverb Effects – Spring, Plate and Hall Reverb Level and Decay
£72.21
Product 1: Pure analog amplifier simulation Product 1: True bypass hardware switching Product 1: Volume, Gain & Filter controls Product 1: Battery 9V PP3 (supplied) Product 2: Great effect in a slim design Product 2: 6 Analog Effects: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Distortion, Overdrive and Boost Product 2: Built-in Pedal Tuner Product 2: AUX and Headphone…
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