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 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
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JOYO Vintage Overdrive guitar pedal with RC4558 chip is a representation of the classic TS808 tone. Producing warmer overtones at quieter volumes when used as a clean volume boost, and can achieve a harsher distortion as gain is increased. True Bypass provide transparent tone to keep the best tone quality, aluminium-alloy housing classic stoving va…
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Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit offers a level of sustain and compression unmatched by any overdrive pedal Increased dynamics yield a bigger sound than any previous BOSS overdrive pedal 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 i…
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Vintage and authentic sounding overdrive pedal Shape the scream of your tube drive with the 3-knob interface Classic blues rock tones that conjure up the great masters of the genre True bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on 9 V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
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All analog circuitry – none of the latency associated with digital technology. Better dynamics, better response, better tone. Compact Footprint Built in noise gate – Fast and responsive to keep everything TIGHT! 3 Way EQ Selection Made in the USA – 5 Year Limited Warranty