Fuzz is a type of guitar effect that produces a highly distorted and saturated tone characterized by its thick, buzzy, and aggressive sound. It’s achieved by clipping the guitar’s signal in a way that creates extreme distortion and compression, resulting in a velvety, sustaining fuzziness. Fuzz pedals typically feature controls for adjusting parameters such as gain (the amount of distortion), tone (the frequency response of the fuzzed signal), and volume (the output level). By manipulating these controls, guitarists can create a wide range of fuzz tones, from gritty and raw to smooth and singing. Fuzz is commonly used in genres such as rock, blues, and psychedelic music, where it adds texture, power, and intensity to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts. Popular fuzz pedal models include the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Dunlop Fuzz Face, and ZVex Fuzz Factory.
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 red guitar is bold, fiery, and full of attitude. Whether it’s a deep wine red, classic cherry, or bright candy apple, red guitars command attention and radiate energy on stage. They’ve long been associated with passion and power—think of iconic players like Hank Marvin or John Frusciante, who helped cement red guitars in music history. The colour suits a range of styles, from vintage to modern, and pairs beautifully with both chrome and black hardware. For players who want to make a statement without saying a word, red is always a strong choice.
Tube refers to vacuum tube technology used in guitar amplifiers to amplify the signal. Tube amps are celebrated for their warm, rich, and dynamic tone, producing natural overdrive and smooth distortion when pushed. They respond sensitively to a player’s touch and playing style, offering expressive sound shaping that many musicians prefer. Although tube amps require more care and maintenance than solid-state models, their classic sound and feel keep them popular among guitarists worldwide.
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Walrus Audio is a company renowned for its high-quality, artistically designed guitar effects pedals that cater to a wide range of musical styles. Their product lineup includes overdrive, fuzz, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and multi-effects pedals. Each pedal is designed with meticulous attention to detail, both in terms of sound and aesthetics, often featuring unique and eye-catching artwork. Walrus Audio pedals are known for their robust construction, intuitive controls, and ability to produce both classic and innovative sounds.
Among the most popular Walrus Audio pedals are the Julia Chorus/Vibrato, the ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay, and the Slo Multi-Texture Reverb. The Julia Chorus/Vibrato is celebrated for its warm, lush tones and the ability to blend between chorus and vibrato effects, making it a favourite among players seeking rich modulation. The ARP-87 Multi-Function Delay stands out due to its versatility, offering a range of delay types and a simple yet powerful interface. The Slo Multi-Texture Reverb has gained a strong following for its ability to create ambient, cinematic reverb sounds with three different reverb algorithms. These pedals have become staples for many guitarists due to their exceptional sound quality, distinctive designs, and the unique sonic landscapes they enable musicians to explore.
£249.06
Verzerrer Effekte Gitarren We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
£34.99
A fazy sandwich combines three classic fuzz sounds. Fazy sandwich was born with a pure sound and excellent dynamic response. Each tone has a rich range of adjustments, with two knobs to control fuzz and tone. True bypass footswitch for keeping your tone crystal-clear. Working with 9V center negative regular pedal power supply.
£185.00 £175.83
Verzerrer Effekte Gitarren We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
£288.25
Dual Joysticks w/ 3-way Toggle Independent Volume Controls, Blend Control Handmade in Norman, Oklahoma Takes 9V Battery or DC Supply (Not Included) 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 instructions.
£241.38
A five-state fuzz capable of massively thick sounds ready to test the limits of any amp's grill cloth Use the Voltage (lightning bolt) knob to crank up to 18 volts into the pedal's circuit for massive, open fuzz sounds, or choose to starve it down to 3 volts for spatty, gated fuzz Five-position rotary knob offers different clipping configurations E…
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