Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
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
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£31.89 £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)
£86.00 £84.02
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)
£45.00
Ringing modulation which gives the impression of multiple guitars Pure analog "bucket-brigade" circuitry True bypass hardware switching Width, Speed & Blend controls Suppied with 9v battery Hand orientation: left
£63.92 £63.50
3 distinct high gain amplifier models 3-band EQ Switchable IR cabinet simulation Settings auto-stored for each model USB-C for firmware updates & future software Power supply – 9Vdc power adaptor (Required/not supplied)