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 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.
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.
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TC Electronic is a Danish company renowned for its high-quality guitar effects pedals, bass amplifiers, and audio processing equipment. Established in 1976, the brand quickly became popular for its reliable and innovative products, especially the Stereo Chorus/Flanger pedal. One of their standout features is TonePrint technology, which allows musicians to customise and load unique effect presets into compatible pedals via a smartphone app. This innovation offers great flexibility and creative control for guitarists and bassists alike. TC Electronic’s gear is widely respected for its durability, excellent sound quality, and user-friendly design, making it a favourite among both amateur and professional musicians around the world.
£140.98
AUTHENTIC TUBE AMP TONE: Experience the iconic sound of the MK1 Script Logo 5150 tube amp from 1992, faithfully recreated in a convenient pedal format for high-energy rock and metal tones DUAL CHANNEL CONTROL: Enjoy ultimate flexibility with two channels featuring independent gain, volume, and EQ controls, allowing you to easily switch between pris…
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Drive, level, bass and treble controls Voicing switch High-quality components True bypass True Bypass Drive, Level, Bass and Treble controls Voicing switch Small footprint Easy battery access
£34.99
Treble filter control shapes top-end bite Classic mode produces punchy mids and tight bottom end Turbo mode engages LED clipping diodes for greater headroom and more output level 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 instr…
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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.
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All-in-One Pro FX Board: Replace 10+ pedals with one unit—load any 5 TonePrint effects (delay, reverb, modulation) and swap them instantly for limitless setups. MASH Switches for Expressive Control: Pressure-sensitive footswitches let you bend pitch, swell reverb, or tweak modulation in real-time like an expression pedal. Bluetooth TonePrint App In…
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