A deluxe guitar might have higher-quality pickups, special finishes, or finer craftsmanship, while a deluxe edition of an album could include bonus tracks or special packaging. The word suggests something that’s a step above the basic.
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.
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 .
£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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£64.99
Versatile Compression Controls | Shape your sound with adjustable Sustain, Clip, and Blend controls, perfect for clean rhythm, melodic leads, or subtle tonal enhancement Switchable Attack Settings | Tailor the compression character to match your playing style, whether you need fast snappy country tones or slow, smooth sustain for solos 100% Analogu…
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£76.00
8 distinct modulation effect models Analog dry signal path for low noise and zero latency Mono or stereo output Built-in send-return loop 4 parameter control for effect settings Power supply – 9Vdc power adaptor (Required/not supplied)
£79.00 £76.00
Full stereo or mono signal path True or buffered bypass options 7 distinct delay types 40 second looper function USB-C port for firmware updates Power supply – 9Vdc power adaptor (Required/not supplied)
£24.36 £19.40
Versatile Overdrive/Distortion Blend: Seamlessly shift from warm, classic overdrive to edgy, modern distortion—or mix them to create your signature tone using the intuitive blend dial Precision Tone Shaping: Dial in your perfect sound with dedicated Level, Tone, and Drive controls that let you tailor everything from subtle grit to full-on crunch In…
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