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.
Mini refers to compact, portable versions of guitar gear such as pedals, amplifiers, or accessories. Mini pedals and amps are designed to save space on your pedalboard or make practice and travel easier without sacrificing essential features or tone quality. These smaller units are ideal for musicians who need lightweight, convenient equipment for rehearsals, gigs, or home use.
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.
£125.40
Turn the distortion control all the way down for a deep but powerful gain booster. Crank it up and you will find rich harmonic overtones and a throaty, fuzz-like distortion. Turn the filter control counter-clockwise to cut straight through the mix with precision and high-frequency attack that lets your tone soar with absolute clarity. Turn it clock…
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£138.00
British overdrive small pedal Vintage plexi shades With Switch Mid Boost and Bass Boost Made in USA
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100% Analog Volume/Wah 2 in 1 Pedal with a lightweight casing but yet truly Robust and Well-Built . Active Volume Control can keep away from Impedance Mismatch Troubles . Crybaby Style Vintage Wah Sound. Switch between Volume & Wah by the hidden Footswitch. Two LED light shows the working state of the pedal, indicating which mode the pedal is engag…
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£208.98
Designed in conjunction with Brad Paisley to combine his original Paisley Drive with our since-discontinued Underdog overdrive pedal Channel 1 replicates the distinctive Underdog overdrive that continues to inspire Brad Channel 2 is the same versatile, amp-like drive of the Paisley Drive Allows independent access to both tones, but also allows you …
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£170.00
A versatile pedal that brings extreme gain, mild overdrive and everything in between to the distinguished tone chaser Achieves some of the most convincing "Brown Sound"-a tone and style of distortion Features two distinct styles of gain structure to give you maximum control over the tone The first is a powerful mid contour control that ranges from …
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