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Guitar FX

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.

Overdrive

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

pedal

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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JOYO Overdrive Distortion Pedal Rich Bordering-on-Distortion Overdrive for Electric Guitar Effect – Bypass (Ultimate Drive JF-02)

£27.99

JOYO Ultimate Drive gives you rich bordering-on-distortion overdrive, surpassing what a diode tube amp can provide. It's great for feedback, picking out your guitar's natural harmonics effortlessly and the high/low switch will give you that extra kick without having to change your settings. Whole aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving varnish fini… read more

Park Tool PW-5 – Home Mechanic Pedal Wrench Tool,Blue / Black,15 mm

£17.99 £15.99

The PW-5 is perfect for the home workshop or event tool box. Although economically priced, this 15mm pedal wrench, like all Park Tool products, is built to last. Made from heat-treated spring steel and vinyl dipped for comfort. 11 1/2” (29 cm) long.

Park Tool PW-4 Professional Pedal Wrench Tool, Bule, Blue

£34.14

A heavy duty pedal wrench for serious workshop use Two 15 mm openings are orientated at 3'00degree and 45 degree angles to ensure that you have the best mechanical advantage The tubular section handle will resist flexing, and it is vinyl dipped for comfort and a secure grip Extra long 35.56 cm handle provides the leverage to remove even the tightes… read more

BBB Hi Torque Double-Sided Pedal Wrench For Bikes BTL-10D Cycling L, Black / Blue, Lang EU

£17.99 £15.99

PEDAL WRENCH: Use this bicycle pedal spanner to remove and replace pedals for efficient bike repair DOUBLE-SIDED BIKE SPANNER: The bike wrench has an ergonomic, double-sided design for convenience and easy bike maintenance STRONG HOOKS: The bike pedal spanner got extra wide and durable 15mm hooks for loosening your pedals COMFORTABLE GRIP: Featurin… read more

NUX | Horseman Overdrive Pedal, Full Size

£55.00

Switchable gold and silver modes High headroom for clean boost Accurate emulation of the ultimate classic Selectable true or buffered bypass Power supply 9Vdc (centre-negative power adaptor required)