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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🎸[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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Vintage and authentic sounding overdrive pedal Shape the scream of your tube drive with the 3-knob interface Classic blues rock tones that conjure up the great masters of the genre True bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on 9 V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
£304.71
An aggressive sound without compromising on bass. The Saturation regulator determines how much distortion is applied to the signal. The higher the value, the softer the signal becomes. The attenuation of the attack is balanced by the presence control. With the Contour knob, you can adjust the saturation and switch from a hollowed to a massive sound…
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Fuzz / overdrive effect pedal Red Brown Limited Edition Developed with Lee Kiernan from the band IDLES Dynamic and destructive pulse width modulated fuzz Dimensions (L x W x H): 125 x 67 x 57 mm Hand-made in the USA
£154.00
More Gain, More Bass – With twice as much gain as the Plumes, you can achieve the same great crunchy attitude with even more low-end, clarity, and bass. Three Modes – Select between three modes to find a setting that suits your style the best on an all-analogue signal path. Bipolar Power – Operating off an internal bipolar power supply you will be …
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