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 preamp (preamplifier) is the first stage in your guitar signal chain that takes the weak signal from your guitar and boosts it to a usable level for shaping tone and driving the power amp.
It’s where much of your tone is formed—controlling gain, EQ, and character. In valve (tube) amps, the preamp stage is what gives you that classic warmth and breakup when pushed. In modern rigs, standalone preamp pedals or rack units can mimic classic amp tones or create entirely new ones. Whether in a studio or live setup, a good preamp is the heart of your sound.
We have new and used Origin Effects musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.
Origin Effects is a UK-based company founded in 2012 by Simon Keats, a former audio engineer with experience at Vox and Focusrite. The company specializes in hand-crafted, studio-grade guitar pedals that emulate the warmth and dynamics of classic tube amplifiers.
Origin Effects’ product lineup includes the Cali76 compressor, inspired by the Urei 1176, and the RevivalDRIVE overdrive, which offers amp-like tones with advanced features like the “Ghost” control for subtle sag effects. Their pedals are known for their premium components, meticulous build quality, and dynamic tonal range, making them a preferred choice for professional musicians seeking authentic analog tones.
£22.99
Get tube-like distortion, smooth sustain and super-fat tone Unique balance control to blend between overdriven and dry bass sound for maximum punch Dedicated level, 2-band eq and gain controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check
£69.99 £62.99
One-Stop Gig Solution for Bass Players with Main Effects needed Analog Preamp with 3-Band EQ recreates the Legendary Ampeg Style Tone, from Dynamic Clean to Classic Rock Bass Sound Compressor, Boost, Fuzz Modules ready for Most Common Use in Bass Playing Scenes Octave Module Produces Notes One and Two Octaves Lower along with the Direct Signal for …
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£35.99
Caline DI bass Wine Cellar CP-60 pedal captures all the sound of a mic’s classic tube bass amp Has Drive, High and Low frequency, HF Harmonics, and Mix controls and boasts analog cabinet emulation circuitry True bypass design, minimizes tone loss and get more control of your pedal. With LED light for indicating effects or bypass status Guitar Effec…
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£85.26
This BASS AMP module will give your bass the life it needs for every musical genre. The EQ is golden with cleans and highly responsive even with the gain up Up to +12dB Boost with some extra highs and digging-in lows for getting a perfect BASS Tone AUX jack for connecting phone or MP3 player. Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack for practicing…
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£102.10 £100.80
High-quality dual channel preamp, clean channel goes from blues to classic rock and the drive channel goes from hard rock to metal. Independent 3-band EQ: Treble, Middle, Bass. Each channel with gain and volume controls. 2 different modes for footswitch operation: on/off or channel A/B. Supports speaker cabinet simulation function.