An electro-acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar fitted with a built-in pickup or microphone, allowing it to be plugged into amps, effects units, PA systems, or recording gear. It retains the natural tone and resonance of a regular acoustic guitar but with added flexibility for live performance or studio use. Electro-acoustic guitars aren’t tied to any one style—they’re used in everything from folk and rock to classical and jazz—offering traditional sound with modern convenience.
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
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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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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Compact, yet feature laden overdrive and distortion pedal Create sounds from ranging boost without the grit and sweet crunch all the way to intensely saturated overdrive and thick distortion 3-position input level switch lets you set the initial input gain level for a variety of instruments including guitar, bass and keyboards. Active 3-band EQ for…
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Exact recreation of the legendary overdrive circuit Offers a power boost and increased definition to your pedals! Features True Bypass 9-Volt battery included Optional 9.6DC-200BI power supply available
£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
£67.98
Reissue of the 1969 classic Muff Fuzz in a die-cast aluminum box Compact, die-cast aluminum package