Effects refer to electronic devices or pedals that modify the sound of your guitar, adding colour, texture, and atmosphere to your playing. Common effects include distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, wah, and modulation, each shaping your tone in unique ways. Effects pedals are popular tools for creative expression, allowing musicians to craft signature sounds, from subtle enhancements to dramatic sonic transformations. This category includes a wide range of stompboxes and multi-effects units suitable for all styles and skill levels.
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.
Guitar pedals are essential tools for shaping your sound, offering everything from subtle tone enhancements to wild, expressive sonic textures. Whether you’re after the grit of overdrive, the shimmer of chorus, the depth of reverb, or the psychedelic swirl of delay and modulation, pedals allow players to personalise their tone and push creative boundaries. Each stomp box adds its own flavour, and when combined, they become a powerful extension of the player’s voice. From vintage classics to cutting-edge innovations, guitar pedals are where the magic happens—turning a great tone into something unforgettable.
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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CH-VIBE Chorus Tremolo Electric Guitar Effect Pedal Vintage Vibe Effect Pedal True Bypass Guitar Parts Accessories
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Sound Enhanced: This electric guitar effects pedal allows you to customize and shape your guitar's tone, adding depth and dimension to your playing. Versatile Effects: You can enjoy a wide range of effects with this guitar pedal, enhancing your guitar playing experience and allowing for innovative sound exploration. Compact And Portable: This guita…
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£189.91
The MXR Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato delivers classic textures and tones with a smaller footprint, a simple three-knob interface, and true bypass switching. Classic Uni-Vibe Vibe: Recreate the unmistakable vintage vibe that graced countless timeless recordings. The M68 faithfully replicates the signature pulsating and swirling modulation that defined an…
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£189.91
The MXR Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato delivers classic textures and tones with a smaller footprint, a simple three-knob interface, and true bypass switching. Classic Uni-Vibe Vibe: Recreate the unmistakable vintage vibe that graced countless timeless recordings. The M68 faithfully replicates the signature pulsating and swirling modulation that defined an…
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