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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Modified Centaur Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal. The choice of three switches gives you that Silver, Golden, Red three legendary overdrive sounds. Tone control knob for either fattening the Bottom End or adding Crystal Clear Sparkles to the Overall Tone. Buffered Bypass Footswitch for preserving the strength and quality of the signal. Working with …
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This guitar effect pedal features round and smooth overdrive tone, excellent dynamic response and open sound. This Dumble clone is a wonderful pedal. It really sounds like the overdrive,This is a pretty amazing wee pedal, it gives beautiful overdrive tones without ever straying into distortion A well constructed low gain budget overdrive pedal. Wha…
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Discrete FET Class-A design Input filter to tame overly-bright guitars Hybrid pre- and post- gain bass and treble controls Dual gain stages (with selector switch) True bypass allows your tone to pass through untouched when pedal is not in use
£65.99
JRC4558 IC based pedal Symmetrical overdrive adds edge and gain without compromising tone Volume and Drive take it from sweet to searing while Tone lets you dial in just the right amount of bite to cut through the mix True bypass
£27.09
Vintage Tone: This overdrive pedal delivers a classic, vintage tone that adds warmth and character to your guitar sound. Whether you're playing blues, rock, or any other genre, this pedal will enhance your tone with its smooth overdrive Versatile Controls: The three functional knobs allow you to finely adjust the performance of the overdrive effect…
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