WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost and preamp pedal

Boost

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.

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.

Preamp

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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BOSS BP-1W Booster/Preamp | Premium Waza Craft Guitar Effect Pedal with Analog Circuitry | Vintage Sounds from the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble & Roland RE-201 Space Echo | Standard & Vintage Buffer

£154.00 £143.79

Premium booster and preamp pedal with analog circuitry derived from legendary BOSS and Roland effects Waza Craft innovation for a premium analog tone experience Versatile design with three selectable modes CE mode reproduces the bright, bell-like preamp sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble RE mode reproduces the fat, warm preamp sound of the Rola… read more

BOSS SD-1 SUPER OverDrive Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass – Mild to Moderate Tube – like Overdrive Characteristics Ideal for Clean and Driven amps. BOSS 5-Year Warranty.,Yellow

£73.00 £59.80

Since 1981, the SD-1 Super Overdrive has been a go-to gain pedal for generations of players—trusted across genres for its reliable tone and performance. Built on the groundbreaking asymmetrical clipping circuit of the iconic 1977 OD-1—one of the first-ever BOSS compacts—the SD-1 carries forward a true overdrive legacy. The SD-1 delivers rich, smoot… read more

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£53.99

Analog Preamp, comp and Overdrive bass effect pedal Classic optical compressing sound, 3-band EQ with PRE/POST selection for enhancing and shaping your bass tone High impedance input and XLR balanced output Special Design Buffer Bypass Circuit Keeps the Sound Pristine Working with 9V Center Negative Regular Pedal Power Supply(not included)

Sondery Boost Pedal for Electric Guitar and Bass, Mini Clean Booster Pedal, True Bypass, More or Less 14dB Change for Frequencies Under 250Hz or Above 1KHz, Art Design Foot Pedal

£24.99

Booster guitar effect pedal. 3 Controls by Low, High and Level. Low to adjust the low frequency of under 250Hz up to be 14dB amplified or lost. High to adjust the high frequency of above 1KHz to be 14dB amplified or lost True bypass hardware switching. Ultra low noise operation. Beautiful art design on the top, and diamond cut along the edge Made o… read more

Wampler Tumnus V2 Overdrive & Boost Guitar Effects Pedal

£129.20

Designed to be a versatile addition to any setup, any style Use with other pedals to shape the total gain, as a stand alone overdrive, or as a slightly dirty boost to push the front end of your amp Can even be used as a buffer because this pedal is not true bypass This pedal contains a buffered bypass tone legendary in its own right The streamlined… read more