Friedman IR-X Preamp Pedal

Guitar FX

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.

pedal

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.

Preamp

A preamp (preamplifier) is the first stage in your guitar signal chain that takes the weak signal from your guitar and boosts it to a usable level for shaping tone and driving the power amp.

It’s where much of your tone is formed—controlling gain, EQ, and character. In valve (tube) amps, the preamp stage is what gives you that classic warmth and breakup when pushed. In modern rigs, standalone preamp pedals or rack units can mimic classic amp tones or create entirely new ones. Whether in a studio or live setup, a good preamp is the heart of your sound.

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Friedman Smallbox Overdrive · Guitar Effect

£196.91

Ideal for use with both clean and overdriven amps Controls for bass, mid, treble, presence, volume and gain are intuitive for quick ‘dial in’ 2 position side-mounted Gain Structure switch lets you choose from low-focused gain or high gain madness! True Bypass Switching Can be powered between 9-18VDC (no battery)

Friedman Amplification Fuzz Fiend 12AX7 Tube Powered Fuzz Guitar Pedal

£275.34

12AX7 Tube Fuzz Pedal Fuzz, Bass Middle, Treble and Volume Controls Rage Momentary Switch True Bypass Included Universal 12V Power Supply

SONICAKE IR Pedal Speaker Cabinet Simulator Impulse Response Loader Guitar Bass Effects Pedal Sonic IR

£45.99

Simple & Efficient Impulse Response Loading tool for simulating all kinds of Speaker Cabinets 11 on-board Classic Guitar/Bass Cabinet Simulations with Volume Control Super easy way (Drag and Drop operation) for Managing IR Files (recognized as a USB Disk) XLR Balanced Output for plugging into Mixer or Audio Interface or PA System Guitar Bass Effect… read more

Friedman Amplification Buxom Boost Guitar Effects Pedal

£152.60

Plenty of headroom for getting above a mix or driving the front end of an amp EQ Bypass switch removes the 3-band EQ from the signal for a truly transparent tone Accepts 9V or 18V power for higher-headroom performance Active 3-band EQ with boost bass and mid controls and boost/cut treble control Built in USA

SONICAKE Bass Pedal Overdrive Analog Preamp Compression Effects Pedal and 3-Band EQ via Pre/Post Selection with XLR Output B Factory

£53.99 £50.99

Analog Preamp, comp and Overdrive bass effect pedal Classic optical compressing sound, 3-band EQ with PRE/POST selection for enhancing and shaping your bass tone High impedance input and XLR balanced output Special Design Buffer Bypass Circuit Keeps the Sound Pristine Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply(not included)