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.
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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NUX is a Chinese brand under Cherub Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2006 . They are renowned for producing affordable yet feature-rich guitar and bass gear, including multi-effects processors, amp modelers, and compact pedals. NUX has gained popularity among musicians for delivering quality sound and innovative features at accessible price points. Their products, such as the MG-30 and MG-300 multi-effects pedals, offer a wide range of amp models, effects, and user-friendly interfaces, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced players .
£299.00
Selectable amp & effects block order Heavy duty cast aluminium housing High resolution TSAC-4K physical modelling 32 additional IR slots for custom cab simulations MIDI compatible (5-pin DIN adaptor leads supplied)
£139.00
Effortless Tone Crafting | Studio-grade amp modelling via TSAC-HD algorithm Take Control Live | Self-calibrating expression pedal with physical toe switch Jam & Record Anywhere | Built-in drum machine and 60s phrase looper Sound Tailored to You | Importable IR cabinet simulation with USB editing Seamless Integration | Functions as a USB-C audio int…
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£37.00
Perfect for heavy metal and grunge guitar styles All analog circuitry ensures a pure signal path Powerful tones for heavy riff and barre chord driven rock True bypass hardware switching Gain, Master & 2-band EQ controls
£129.99 £111.00
3 Delay Effects – 70’s Analog, 60’s Tape and 80’s Digital Delay Level, Time and Repeat Tap Tempo w/ Tap Subdivision Options 3 Reverb Effects – Spring, Plate and Hall Reverb Level and Decay
£135.98
24-bit, 48-kHz Sampling Quality Acoustic Guitar Impulse Response and Pre-Amp controls 15 built-in acoustic guitar profiles with IR level control Digital reverb effect USB edit / recording interface
