Distortion is a guitar effect that alters the signal’s waveform, creating a gritty, aggressive sound characterized by a high level of harmonic content and sustain. It’s achieved by amplifying the input signal to the point where the amplifier or pedal’s circuitry begins to clip, causing the waveform to become squared off and jagged. This clipping produces harmonics that weren’t present in the original signal, resulting in the characteristic “gritty” or “dirty” tone associated with distortion. Distortion pedals typically feature controls for adjusting the amount of gain or distortion applied, as well as tone-shaping knobs to tailor the sound’s frequency response. Distortion is widely used in rock, metal, and punk music to add power, aggression, and sustain to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts, creating a bold and intense sonic impact in the mix. Popular distortion pedals include the Boss DS-1, Pro Co Rat, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
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.
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Electro-Harmonix (EHX) is a pioneering brand in the world of guitar effects pedals and audio electronics, known for pushing the boundaries of sound exploration since its founding in 1968. Renowned for their innovative designs and iconic creations, Electro-Harmonix pedals have left an indelible mark on music history. From classics like the Big Muff Pi distortion and Memory Man delay to cutting-edge creations like the POG and HOG series, EHX continually pushes the envelope of what’s possible in effects processing. Whether you’re a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, or experimental musician, Electro-Harmonix offers a vast array of pedals to inspire creativity and shape your unique sonic landscape.
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Vintage-style octave fuzz optimized for bass Inspired by EHX x JHS Lizard Queen BLEND knob mixes from 100% clean to 100% fuzz TONE control smooths out the fuzz’s high-end Unique OCTAVE knob blends in retro octave tone SUN / SHADOW toggle for brighter or darker octave effect True-Bypass 9V Battery included (9V adapter optional)
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Unique transistor-based octave fuzz distortion circuit designed by Josh Scott Blendable Octave to dial in the analog octave chaos Balance control adjusts between smooth sustaining tones and raspy fuzz tones 1970s Electro-Harmonix graphic designed by Daniel Danger True Bypass
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Crushing distortion Singing sustain with attitude Compact, rugged nano enclosure True bypass 9-volt battery included, Optional 9.6DC-200 power supply available
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JOYO High Gain Distortion guitar pedal, get the kind of hard distortion used by the bands you love-from the crunch of AC/DC to the heavy metal of Metallica. With a full range of EQ adjustment and tone control, from a little blues rock crunch to an all out snarling distortion this is one versatile pedal. When used with single coils at lower gain set…
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[High-Gain Distortion] As a High-Gain distortion pedal, Donner's Morpher sounds like a crossover between MI Crunch Box and Suhr Riot. Great for hair metal/glam metal/pop metal. [3 Distortion Modes] Designed for richer playability. Wide dynamic range and high definition, suitable for both shredding and riffing. [Durable and Solid Construction] A wel…
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