Need more punch for solos? Want to hit your amp’s sweet spot? A boost pedal is your secret weapon. Designed to increase your signal without colouring your tone (unless you want it to), boost pedals can lift your sound for leads, tighten your gain stage, or add sparkle and presence. From clean, transparent lifts to gritty boosts that edge into overdrive territory, these pedals give you control and dynamic range right under your foot. Whether it’s for pushing tubes or cutting through the mix, a boost is small, but mighty.
Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
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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MXR, short for “Mixing,” is a well-respected manufacturer of guitar pedals and audio effects units known for their reliability, innovation, and iconic sound. Established in the 1970s, MXR has been a staple in the pedalboard setups of countless musicians across various genres, from rock and blues to metal and beyond. Renowned for classics like the Phase 90, Dyna Comp compressor, and Carbon Copy delay, MXR pedals offer a wide range of effects to help guitarists shape and enhance their tone. With a commitment to quality construction and timeless designs, MXR continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in effects pedals, providing musicians with the tools they need to unleash their creativity and express their unique sonic identities.
£119.00
MOSFET technology recreates classic tube preamp gain structures Dynamic, touch responsive boost with natural compression Highly tweakable 3-band EQ Boost mode for cleaner notes and rich sustain OD mode for smooth, mellow overdrive
£75.00
SPARKLE control adds upper harmonics for an open, snappy sound. Up to 21dB of clean boost; can be used independently from the effect. International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
£148.00
A collaboration between MXR and Analog Man Adds warmth and grit while allowing the sound and feel of your high-end gear to shine Thru-hole components personally tested by Analog Mike Boost/OD/Distortion switch allows you to set the overall attitude of the pedal’s output Allows all of your signal chain’s nuances to come through, from strings to amp …
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£26.26 £23.65
Guitar overdrive/ boost effect pedal, with 2 modes of voice to choose(Normal/ Soft). 3 functional knobs(TREBLE/OUTPUT/GAIN) for adjusting the performance of the overdrive effect. True bypass footswitch for switching between overdrive effect and bypass status. LED light for indicating effects or bypass status. Full metal shell and compact size, dura…
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£166.40
MXR and Custom Audio Electronics founder Bob Bradshaw join forces to bring you a dynamic new line of pedals The Boost/Overdrive and Boost pedals are the first offerings in the series produced by MXR, featuring the unique sonic stamp of legendary designer Bob Bradshaw Since 1980, CAE's innovative pedal designs were made in limited quantities only fo…
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