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.
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 .
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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)
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Classic British Overdrive | Experience the iconic class-A overdrive tones reminiscent of the legendary British 30-watt valve amplifiers from 1959 Authentic Controls | Fine-tune your sound with genuine Volume, Master, and Cut controls, and add extra bite with the Top Boost switch for versatile tonal options True Bypass Switching | Ensure your signal…
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£89.99
Independent control and 2 stacking options Input FET stage to help drive amplifier inputs harder Switchable true or buffered bypass Power supply 9Vdc, 100mA (min) pin-negative (not included) Controls Level, Treble, Gain (Horseman). Level, Tone, Drive (Morning Star)
£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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£39.00 £36.00
Rotary drive, level & tone controls True bypass/ buffer bypass Luminous glow-knobs for dark-stage environments Strong and lightweight aluminium die-cast chassis Requires 9V center negative DC Power Supply 75mA current draw (Not Supplied)
