An amp, short for amplifier, is a crucial piece of equipment that boosts the signal from your guitar or other instruments, allowing you to control volume and shape your tone. Guitar amps come in various styles, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering unique sound characteristics. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live, the right amp can make all the difference in achieving your desired sound—from clean and crisp to rich overdrive and distortion.
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.
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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Marshall Amplification is a British company famous for its iconic guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Founded in 1962 by Jim Marshall in London, the brand quickly became a favourite among legendary guitarists for its powerful, distinctive sound. Marshall amps helped define the classic rock tone and remain popular across many genres today. The company offers a wide range of amplifier models, from vintage-inspired designs to modern versatile units, maintaining a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the music industry.
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Footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red led indicates on) Gain knob adjusts total output volume when micro amp is engaged Perfect for switching between guitars with unmatched output Adds a preset amount of gain with a single control.adds a preset amount of gain with a single control. Made in benicia, californa
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Inputs: 1 x 1/4 jack input Outputs: 1 x 1/4 jack output Gain, bass, middle, treble and volume controls. Power supply: 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power adapter (not included). Current consumption (at 9 VDC): 5 mA
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140 Built-in Guitar/Bass/Acoustic Effects with 45 Legendary Amp Models and 40 carefully selected IR Cabinet Simulations, 24-bit 44.1kHz Signal Processing 100 Built-in Drum Rhythms and 90 Seconds Looper, 198 Presets, Adjustable Signal Chain with Maximum 9 Simultaneous Effect Blocks Powerful HD Digital Modeling System delivering Organic Living Tone, …
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Made in the UK Authentic mild steel housing 1 x 1⁄4 inch jack input, 1 x 1⁄4 inch jack output, 1 x Y-insert Controls for gain, bass, middle, treble and level Dimensions: 112 x 132 x 61 mm Weight (without battery): 0.8 kg