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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Tone City is a Chinese brand known for producing compact, affordable effects pedals with impressive sound quality. Their mini pedals cover a wide range of tones, from classic overdrives and delays to modern modulation and boost effects. Despite their small size and low price, Tone City pedals are well-regarded for their reliable build and great value, making them a popular choice for players building a space-saving or budget-friendly pedalboard.
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🎸[2 overdrive modes] Warm: The classic TS overdrive sound replica. Hot: More powerful, a louder, tightened sound. 🎸[Style-type] Combining iconic vintage tube overdrive sound with wide dynamic range, Donner overdrive pedal gives you a wide tonal range from smooth whispers to searing leads. 🎸[Easy to use]Flexible knobs for tone control: LEVEL (output…
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£27.99
JOYO Vintage Overdrive guitar pedal with RC4558 chip is a representation of the classic TS808 tone. Producing warmer overtones at quieter volumes when used as a clean volume boost, and can achieve a harsher distortion as gain is increased. True Bypass provide transparent tone to keep the best tone quality, aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving va…
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JF-25 blues overdrive pedal delivers modern and vintage tone as well as the tube amp head of the 90's Control knobs: Level/Gain/Tone knobs and Vintage & Modern overdrive mode toggle switch Metal alloy case and precision components makes it solid, lightweight and portable True-bypass overdrive pedal design remains electric guitar signal fully "intac…
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£55.47
ORIGINAL FENDER-DESIGNED OVERDRIVE CIRCUIT: Designed by our in-house experts, the Hammertone Overdrive is punchy and powerful with an articulate and versatile sound PRE-MID BOOST: Dial in extra mids before the gain-stage for extra punch and bite, providing a tighter, more aggressive sound. INTERNAL TONE CONTROL: The internal trim-pot control allows…
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🎸Guitar overdrive effect pedal . 🎸3 functional knobs(TREBLE/OUTPUT/GAIN) for adjusting the performance of the overdrive effect. 🎸True bypass footswitch for switching between overdrive effect and bypass status. 🎸LED light for indicating effects or bypass status. 🎸Full metal shell and compact size, durable and portable.