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.
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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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.
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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
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Since 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive has been a go-to gain pedal for generations of players—trusted across genres for its reliable tone and performance. Built on the groundbreaking asymmetrical clipping circuit of the iconic 1977 OD-1—one of the first-ever BOSS compacts—the SD-1 carries forward a true overdrive legacy. The SD-1 delivers rich, smoot…
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Output & fuzz foot control knob Led on/off indicator Germanium-powered, soft-clipped distortion. Classic 70s distortion. Made in benicia, californa
£96.73
Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit offers a level of sustain and compression unmatched by any overdrive pedal Increased dynamics yield a bigger sound than any previous BOSS overdrive pedal 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 i…
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Power: single 9-volt battery or dunlop ecb-003 ac adapter Controls: footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red led indicates on) Three-position switch selects type of noise reduction: hiss, mid range, or fuji gate Led shows level of noise reduction Made in benicia, californa