For most guitar players, overdrives have a pretty similar flavor no matter which model you choose. However, the truth is completely different. Overdrives come in a variety of configurations that are not only different in terms of color but gain saturation as well. One of the more refined types of overdrive effects is the so […]

When it comes to percussion in metal music, there is nothing more effective in adding that aggressive layer than the double bass pedal. Being able to match the guitars beat-for-beat during faster sections is basically the foundation of some more modern genres of metal music. With that said, double bass pedals are a pretty delicate […]

When the Klon Centaur was released in 1994, it became the first “transparent” overdrive pedal available on the market. Finally, guitarists had a pedal that could give you more out of your set-up without adding its own quirks or color to the sound. The design was revolutionary when it first came out, with each individual […]

Popularized by Jimi Hendrix and other psychedelic guitarists from the late 1960s, the original Fuzz Face was one of the most distinctive guitar effect pedals of its time—not least because of its housing. The iconic “flying saucer” shape of Fuzz Face pedals was said to be inspired by the base of a microphone stand and […]

Treble booster pedals are one of those obscure tools that not a lot of guitarists tend to use. In order to fully take advantage of their potential, you need to know what these pedals exactly do. As their name states, treble booster pedals boost treble frequencies in varying degrees. This effect generally gives you a […]

Wahs are one of the most practical and most used effects in any genre of music that features guitars. What we’re generally used to is a standard wah pedal, where you have to manually manipulate the expression pedal in order to cut off certain parts of the frequency range. However, there is another form of […]

Using a cheap fuzz pedal is probably the oldest method of signal distortion adopted by a large number of guitar players. Fuzz is definitely different compared to overdrive and distortion, and can sometimes produce pretty interesting results. One of the best benefits of using a fuzz over any other form of signal distortion is the […]

The envelope filter is one of the most recognizable effects in the guitarist’s arsenal. If you’re looking for the funky, ’70s era sound popularized by such greats as Jerry Garcia, there’s no substitute for an envelope filter in your effects arsenal. Though it was popularized in the disco era, this unique effect has had a […]

The Marshall Amps of the late 1960s defined the classic rock tone, thanks in large part to the 100 Watt Super Lead head installed on them—called Plexi heads for short because of their distinctive Plexiglas front panel. These vintage amp heads are still prized and cherished, not only by rock guitarist, but across the genres, […]

Many people simply overlook what proves to be a critical part of your pedal board – the volume pedal. Volume pedals can give you one of the following things – precise control of notes; a prolonged, airy note that fades away; you can also use it to silence your guitar when you want cleaner and […]