An amp, short for amplifier, is a crucial piece of equipment that boosts the signal from your guitar or other instruments, allowing you to control volume and shape your tone. Guitar amps come in various styles, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering unique sound characteristics. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live, the right amp can make all the difference in achieving your desired sound—from clean and crisp to rich overdrive and distortion.
Effects refer to electronic devices or pedals that modify the sound of your guitar, adding colour, texture, and atmosphere to your playing. Common effects include distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, wah, and modulation, each shaping your tone in unique ways. Effects pedals are popular tools for creative expression, allowing musicians to craft signature sounds, from subtle enhancements to dramatic sonic transformations. This category includes a wide range of stompboxes and multi-effects units suitable for all styles and skill levels.
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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Blackstar Amplification is a British company founded in 2007 by former Marshall engineers with a vision to create versatile and high-quality guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Known for blending the warmth of classic valve amps with modern technology, Blackstar offers features such as tone-shaping controls and power management, allowing musicians to tailor their sound and volume for any setting. Their product range includes everything from compact practice amps to powerful stage-ready models, making them popular with beginners and professionals alike. Trusted by many notable artists, Blackstar continues to innovate while maintaining a reputation for reliable, great-sounding gear.
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Compact 100-watt amp pedal that turns any pedalboard into a performance-ready setup High-headroom design delivers full output even at 16 Ohms for maximum power Five distinct power valve responses (KT88, 6L6, EL34, 6V6, EL84) for versatile tonal options Power reduction switch allows you to choose between 100W, 20W, or 1W for optimal performance USB-…
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Verstärker im Pedalformat E-Gitarren Verstärker Gitarren We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
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Introducing LT Electric Guitar Pedals Blackstar’s award-winning, valve-driven HT Pedals are a key part of the company’s success and grace the pedalboards of the professional and amateur players around the globe. Now Blackstar introduces a series of 5 compact pedals, consisting of boost, overdrive and distortion tonally derived and inspired by our a…
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No fuss 30W analogue amplifier with ‘Tape’ echo effect, perfect for beginners or for players wanting a great sounding amp with no fuss. Simple to use design for natural sounding clean and overdrive tones Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tone control for the ultimate in user sound customisation. Clean channel Bright switch adds high-end frequen…
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