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Equipment Guide Index > Manufacturers > Guitar Distortion Effects

Guitar Distortion Effects

BBE Boosta Grande Clean Boost Pedal BBE Boosta Grande Clean Boost Pedal
The Boosta Grande is a Clean Boost pedal that produces up to 20dB of clean gain and designed for the player that would like to add more gain to their signal without changing the original sound. Robust build quality and rugged engineering ensure that the Boosta Grande will stand up to the abuse of life on the road.



BBE Crusher High Gain Distortion Pedal BBE Crusher High Gain Distortion Pedal
The Crusher is a high gain distortion pedal with a passive 3-band EQ (Bass, Mid and Treble) that provies the player with a wide range of distortion effects, from a mild crunch to over-the-top in-your-face distortion. Robust build quality and rugged engineering ensure that the Crusher will stand up to the abuse of life on the road.



BBE Freq Boost Treble Booster Pedal BBE Freq Boost Treble Booster Pedal
The Freq Boost is patterned after a rare Treble Booster of the mid-'60s that gave many famous players the ability to add sustain, fatten and overdrive their favorite guitar amplifier. Robust build quality and rugged engineering ensure that the Freq Boost will stand up to the abuse of life on the road.



BBE Green Screamer Vintage Overdrive Pedal BBE Green Screamer Vintage Overdrive Pedal
The Green Screamer is an overdrive pedal that produces a dynamic range of smooth and warm overdrive tones associated with vintage tube amps. Robust build quality and rugged engineering ensure that the Green Screamer will stand up to the abuse of life on the road.



Behringer BO100 Blues Overdrive Pedal Behringer BO100 Blues Overdrive Pedal
Get the tone of a vintage and bluesy tube amp in an effects pedal -- anything from warm overdriven sounds to full-blast distortion. All the subtleties of your playing remain intact. This Behringer product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market.



Behringer OD400 Ultimate Overdrive Pedal Behringer OD400 Ultimate Overdrive Pedal
The OD400 effects pedal delivers an unbelievable sound experience. From smooth overdrive to volcanic sound eruptions, this magic pedal gives you the ultimate sound experience.



Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz Pedal Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz Pedal
The SF300 effects pedal re-creates the whole variety of famous fuzz tones from the ’60s and ’70s, keeping the hippie spirit alive and vibrating in your guitar sound.



Behringer SM400 Super Metal Distortion Pedal Behringer SM400 Super Metal Distortion Pedal
The SM400 stomp box is one hot piece of gear that gives you increasing distortion drive, intense sustain and the roaring sound of an overdriven stacked tube amp when slamming down the pedal.



Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion
The UM300 effects pedal gives you the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal sounds with super-thick, tube-like distortion plus endless sustain.



Behringer VD1 Vintage Distortion Pedal Behringer VD1 Vintage Distortion Pedal
Here's an authentic, classic distortion effect'the warm and emotive tone that has ruled rock for the last 30 years. This Behringer product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market.* With the dedicated Sustain control, your guitar will learn how to scream! You get a status LED for effect on/off and battery check, and there is a true hard-wire bypass for ultimate in signal integrity. The VD1 runs on a 9 V battery or a DC power supply (not included).



Behringer VT911 Vintage Tube Overdrive Pedal Behringer VT911 Vintage Tube Overdrive Pedal
With the Vintage Tube Overdrive VT911 effects pedal, you get distortion with the distinctive tonal quality that only a real tube can deliver, bringing vintage sound back to life.



Behringer VT999 Vintage Tube Monster Pedal Behringer VT999 Vintage Tube Monster Pedal
The Vintage Tube Monster VT999 effects pedal has that full-tone roar of a tube engine under its hood, letting you take off with anything from warm blues overdrive to heavy distortion.



Behringer XD300 Distortion-X Thrash Metal Distortion Pedal Behringer XD300 Distortion-X Thrash Metal Distortion Pedal
The XD300 stomp box is definitely a must-have weapon for all guitarists who want to rock the world with thrash metal, grunge and hard rock sounds.



Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
The BD2 delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps.



Boss DN-2 Dyna Drive Overdrive Pedal Boss DN-2 Dyna Drive Overdrive Pedal
The DN-2 is an exciting new type of overdrive pedal that reacts to the intensity of your performance. This unique BOSS pedal comes equipped with the acclaimed Dyna Amp technology recently introduced in Roland's popular CUBE-60 amp, letting you create unique tone transitions based on picking dynamics. It's possible to get a transparent clean output sound by playing softly, or a powerful heavy overdrive sound by picking aggressively.



Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
The DS1 provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the DS1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of your playing dynamics, from whisper-quiet to screaming loud. The onboard Tone control allows you to tailor the overall sound to your liking.



Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal
The Boss DS-2 Features twin modes for an expanded range of distortion. Taking you from blues-rock rhythms to searing leads at the press of a pedal or twist of a knob.



Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal Boss FZ-5 Fuzz Pedal
The FZ-5 is a modern pedal built for the modern guitarist, but the sounds you can get from the FZ-5 are pure retro. Looking back at the glorious rock sounds of the '60s and '70s, the FZ-5 recreates its vintage fuzz through BOSS state-of-the-art COSM® technology. Recall the fuzz-filled flavors of classic pedals, such as the Maestro FZ-1A, Fuzz Face and Octavia pedals, and kick 'em into overdrive with the FZ-5's Boost knob. BOSS' proprietary COSM® technology allows guitar players to recreate classic fuzz BOOST control for more aggressive tone. The FZ-5 is the perfect weapon for players wanting to beef up their rigs with classic retro fuzz artillery.



Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion Pedal Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion Pedal
The MD-2 Mega Distortion takes the bottom-heavy distortion sounds heard in today's new-school metal and pushes it to the extreme. The secret is a special dual-stage distortion circuit with an added gain boost - plus new Bottom and Tone controls - for crushing distortion with massive low end. Take your distortion into the future with the MD-2.



Boss ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal Boss ML-2 Metal Core Distortion Pedal
With its extreme gain, the ML-2 is the most potent and heavy distortion pedal ever created by BOSS. It easily delivers massive distortion and gain with heavy lows for playing Nu Metal, Grind Core, Industrial, Hard Core, or any genre that requires crushing sound. The ML-2's ferocious and biting tone will complement and cut through any blast beats your rhythm section can create.



Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal
Equipped with a dual gain circuit, the MT2 provides super-long sustain and heavy mids and lows like a stack of overdriven amps. With 3-band EQ, a wide range of distortion textures is at your command.



Boss OD-20 Drive Zone Twin Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Boss OD-20 Drive Zone Twin Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
The OD-20 Drive Zone uses advanced COSM technology to model the sound of classic overdrive/distortion pedals of the past 30 years, as well as creating new sounds of its own. There are 22 models to choose from, plus new "Attack Shape" and "Heavy Octave" parameters for dialing in subtle nuances or extreme tones. You can even switch amp channels remotely using the OD-20's Amp Control jack.



Boss OS-2 Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Boss OS-2 Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
The OS-2 gives players a choice of overdrive or distortion or lets them combine both -- all in a single compact pedal. Its distortion maintains the subtle nuances of single-coil guitar pickups.



Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal
The SD1 produces the warm, smooth distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of your picking technique. Boss's unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry delivers a genuine overdrive effect for a classic guitar sound. A tone control is also provided for precise tonal adjustment.



Carl Martin Hot Drive-N-Boost MK3 Pedal Carl Martin Hot Drive-N-Boost MK3 Pedal
The anniversary Hot Drive’n Boost MK3, featuring a complete new overdrive design that gives a even more authentic “tube” simulating overdrive than the original Hot Drive-N-Boost, which is known to be one of the best.



Damage Control Liquid Blues Dual Tube Distortion Pedal Damage Control Liquid Blues Dual Tube Distortion Pedal
The Liquid Blues dual-tube overdrive pedal can persuade any amp to walk down a dark alley. But with the unique Clarity control, you can keep it clean, even when things get rough. The Drive knob takes you from clean to medium-gain tones, while the Opto-Compressor controls the dynamics of the clipping from down and dirty to smooth and sophisticated.



Danelectro DD1 Fab Tone Overdrive Pedal Danelectro DD1 Fab Tone Overdrive Pedal
One of the best selling pedals in the world, the Danelectro Fab Tone, produces vintage distortion with incredible tonality. Dial in any distortion sound, old or new thanks to the great EQ with the 2 tone controls. It has been used by top pros on many recent recordings.



Danelectro DJ1 Pastrami Overdrive Pedal Danelectro DJ1 Pastrami Overdrive Pedal
Well-seasoned overdrive with great sustain. Delicious tone!



Danelectro DJ13 French Toast Octave and Distortion Pedal Danelectro DJ13 French Toast Octave and Distortion Pedal
Almost an exact sound replica of the Foxx tone Machine of early 70's fame. Butter and Syrup not included. Octave up effect can canceled via switch.



Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion Pedal (Made in Russia) Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion Pedal (Made in Russia)
A truly timeless piece, it can be found in the racks of such luminaries as Pink Floyd's David Gilmour as well as rising stars like Chris Traynor of Helmet. Comes packaged in sealed wooden boxes branded in Russian.



Dunlop Fuzz Face Fuzz Pedal Dunlop Fuzz Face Fuzz Pedal
Built to the exact specifications of the Original Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face. Ruggedly constructed to the original Germanium PNP transistor design and vintage specs, it was the classic fuzz box used by Jimi Hendrix and other legendary rockers of the 60's and 70's.



MXR M104 Distortion+ Distortion Pedal MXR M104 Distortion+ Distortion Pedal
Controls can be set to produce low-volume, controllable distortion or increased to achieve a warm, tube overdrive sound. Set to maximum, its pronounced fuzztone combines with long sustain. Within the central areas of the Output and Distortion controls of the M104 are some soft, clipped distortions that sound truly authentic, especially with a splash of reverb.



DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive Pedal DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive Pedal
The Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive gives your guitar amp a boost just when you need it.



DigiTech Death Metal Distortion Pedal DigiTech Death Metal Distortion Pedal
The legendary Death Metal pedal is by far the most extreme distortion you will ever hear.



DigiTech DF7 Distortion Factory X-Series Distortion Pedal DigiTech DF7 Distortion Factory X-Series Distortion Pedal
Distortion pedals are as important to the world of guitar playing as guitar playing is to modern music. How do you get a whole spectrum of distortion tones? You can spend a fortune on individual stompboxes (and have a pedal board the size of Delaware)... or you can put our new X-Series DF-7 Distortion Factory to work.



DigiTech Grunge Distortion Pedal DigiTech Grunge Distortion Pedal
Designed for cutting edge guitarists who want a unique sound, the Grunge provides the tones today's music requires.



DigiTech Hot Head Distortion Pedal DigiTech Hot Head Distortion Pedal
If you just want a little dirt or you need your amp to sound like a full stack, the Hot Head lets you rock with the best.



DigiTech Screamin Blues Overdrive and Distortion Pedal DigiTech Screamin Blues Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
The Screamin Blues Overdrive / Distortion is designed for guitarists who need a pedal that responds to playing dynamics.



DigiTech Metal Master X-Series Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal DigiTech Metal Master X-Series Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal
Head-bangers rejoice! DigiTech introduces the Metal Master Distortion pedal. This full-featured pedal delivers DigiTech's exclusive multi-distortion technology, offering users seemingly endless distortion types that can be morphed into a variety of combinations. There's also a normal signal out and an output for cabinet modeling, for use live, or in the studio.



Dunlop Hendrix JH3S Octave Fuzz Pedal Dunlop Hendrix JH3S Octave Fuzz Pedal
The specially modified circuitry that adds an octave overtone to the fundamental fuzz effect. This gives the unique edge heard on many of Jimi's solos.



DOD YJM308 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Overdrive Pedal DOD YJM308 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Overdrive Pedal
Yngwie, a long-time user of the DOD250 overdrive pedal, worked with the DOD engineering team to help create the tone and overdrive qualities of the new YJM308. The process required rigorous electronic testing and real-time analysis of various overdrive and equalization combinations before they finally were able to match Yngwie's signature sound.



Eden Analog Austin Medium/High Gain Overdrive Pedal Eden Analog Austin Medium/High Gain Overdrive Pedal
The Austin Overdrive is a medium to high gain overdrive with a hint of "brown" at the highest gain settings. Designed for the Blues player from Chicago, to the Delta, to Austin. This pedal's tone IS as big as TEXAS! Finally a pedal without shortcuts, a pedal that is built to help a player achieve GREAT TONE. Tone that is designed to inspire the Blues players and Rock players alike.



Eden Analog Detroit Distortion Pedal Eden Analog Detroit Distortion Pedal
A medium to ultra-high gain distortion with a chunky bottom and screaming highs without being too fizzy. Life in the Big City? Better learn to make some NOISE! The is the Mac-Daddy of bad attitude machines. It kinda reminds me of the teacher's note sent home: "Does not share his toys, does not get along with others."



Eden Analog Nashville Overdrive Pedal Eden Analog Nashville Overdrive Pedal
The Eden Nashville Overdrive is a low to medium gain overdrive with great tubelike tones and a high signal level output suitable for a flavored boost as well as an awesome overdrive. For that perfect blend of expressive breakup with a touch of sustain needed in today's Country music and an appealing measure of high-end sparkle with pluck and grit designed for the most discerning chicken picker.



Electro-Harmonix Nano LPB1 Linear Power Booster Electro-Harmonix Nano LPB1 Linear Power Booster
An exact recreation of the original LPB1 circuit, which ushered in the age of overdrive in 1968. Put the LPB1 in front of any effect to dramatically increase definition from its cleaner and heavier input drive. Control the gain and saturation of any amp. Put impact into your tone.



Electro-Harmonix Double Muff Distortion Pedal Electro-Harmonix Double Muff Distortion Pedal
Electro-Harmonix put 2 of their classic transistor '69 plug-in Muff Fuzz effects together in 1 box -- which means double the trouble! Using just 1 gives you a hint of milky distortion, or cascading the 2nd lets you turn your milk into cream. Advance orders point to the Double Muff being one of their greatest sellers.



Electro-Harmonix Germanium OD Overdrive Pedal Electro-Harmonix Germanium OD Overdrive Pedal
Classic 60’s overdrive from genuine germanium transistors.



Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Distortion Pedal Electro-Harmonix Little Big Muff Distortion Pedal
Housed in a compact, die-cast box with smooth corners, The Little Big Muff presents the classic, true-to-heritage, 1970 tone that falls somewhere between the current U.S. Big Muff and the Russian Big Muff. Its long, silky smooth sustain proves that celebrated sound can indeed come in small packages.



Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Distortion Pedal Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff Distortion Pedal
Electro-Harmonix spent many months creating what we believe to be the best heavy metal pedal ever built. The Metal Muff utilizes 3 powerful EQ bands, including a midrange control designed for perfect contouring. Along with beautifully sculpted mids, the Metal Muff offers commanding bass and defined top end, coupled with user-controlled distortion from pinched-edge to totally crushing, making it a heavy metal gold mine.



Electro Harmonix Nano Muff Overdrive Pedal Electro Harmonix Nano Muff Overdrive Pedal
Everyone knows through the annals of rock history how many great tracks have been written with a Big Muff.



Electro-Harmonix Nano Pocket Metal Muff Pedal Electro-Harmonix Nano Pocket Metal Muff Pedal
Heavy metal firepower that fits in the palm of your hand.



Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion Pedal (Made in NYC) Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion Pedal (Made in NYC)
Like the legendary Big Muff Pi of the 70's, the reissue has 3 controls that let the player dial in the finest harmonic distortion/sustain ever produced. The Volume control adjusts the output level. The Sustain control optimizes the long sustain with just the right amount of harmonic distortion. The Tone control provides a range of sounds, from warm bass to crisp treble. A "made in NYC original."



Fulltone CT1 Catalyst Fuzz and Overdrive/Booster Pedal Fulltone CT1 Catalyst Fuzz and Overdrive/Booster Pedal
Along came a little thing called Catalyst, a tiny little Distortion Generator that has none of the drawbacks of your standard Fuzz pedal. It is an incredible Fuzz/Distortion (with toggle switch set to Flame position) and works as a Phenomenal clean-boost, and overdrive as well (with toggle switch set to Spark) The Catalyst has what is known in the company as a Max-end-all 2 Band EQ that features an excellent hi-cut with a great Bass control having the proprietary ability to bring in incredible sounding midrange when the pot reaches around 3 o'clock on its rotation.



Fulltone FB2 FatBoost2 Clean Booster Pedal Fulltone FB2 FatBoost2 Clean Booster Pedal
Fulltone's infamous FatBoost updated, redesigned, and improved! 100% JFET, Class A; totally op-amp free circuitry for the best possible signal purity. This pedal has the highest clean headroom of any boost pedal you will ever use, but with the Drive knob turned up you can also squeeze out a nice Tweed Fender-like crunch. The FB-2 can also offer a nice compressed tone that really evens out recording levels and tightens up your clean tone. The FatBoost 2's extremely Low Z output can drive your other pedals over the course of long cable runs with no signal loss!



Fulltone FB3 FatBoost3 FET Clean Booster Pedal Fulltone FB3 FatBoost3 FET Clean Booster Pedal
The Fat Boost 3 is a discrete, class-A, FET (Field-Effect-Transistor) pedal offering up to 35dB of non-distorted Gain without changing your signature sound, unless that is what you desire. The FB3 allows you to fatten/distort your tone, brighten or mellow up the sound, add or subtract Bass, and add even-order harmonics!



Fulltone FD2MOSFET Fulldrive2 Mosfet Overdrive Pedal Fulltone FD2MOSFET Fulldrive2 Mosfet Overdrive Pedal
Housed in a beautiful powder coated Blue 16ga. steel enclosure, the first channel is the "Overdrive Mode" capable of Clean Boost or non-compressed overdrive or choose light to medium softer Overdrives all while retaining your guitar's original tone. The Tone knob is a very effective Presence control that can smooth out or add upper harmonics... There's also a footswitchable second channel "Boost Mode" with its own separate Distortion control for medium to higher gains with a more singing violin-like sustain!



Fulltone GT500 Distortion and Booster Pedal Fulltone GT500 Distortion and Booster Pedal
The Fulltone GT500 Dual Distortion/Booster Pedal gives you discrete F.E.T Hi-Gain Distortion and Overdrive Booster IN ONE PEDAL. On the Hi-Gain side you get Volume, Distortion knobs, Bass, Mid, and Highs minipots. The Booster Side has Volume, Overdrive knobs, Bass and Highs minipots. These hi-Q sealed minipots don't break either!



Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive Overdrive Pedal Fulltone OCD Obsessive Compulsive Drive Overdrive Pedal
Until Fulltone's OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Drive), pedals just couldn't hold up to what a high quality amp could do. You lose all the touch sensitivity and you can forget about those complex Harmonics. It's always been somewhat of a compromise using Overdrive pedals until now. The OCD is designed to replicate the dynamics and harmonic structure of an overdriven tube amp, it uses a unique multi-stage distortion circuit, as opposed to the more common diodes-in-feedback-loop/diodes-to-ground configurations. The designers at Fulltone made this pedal for themselves, but they'll let you use it too. And you'll love it!



Gig FX VOD 3-Stage Variable Distortion/Overdrive Pedal Gig FX VOD 3-Stage Variable Distortion/Overdrive Pedal
The Gig FX VOD Variable Overdrive Pedal can produce any level of overdrive from clean boost to shred metal. All analog, low noise with tonal qualities to die for. The three band EQ has a wide cut and boost range to provide almost any desired tone.



HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive Pedal
The CM-2 is an analog overdrive pedal that features two modes: Classic and Modified. The Classic mode produces a tonally transparent and articulate overdrive perfect for adding gain before a clean tube combo or driving a dirty tube head. The Modified setting produces more gain and gives the overdrive a fatter low end for a bluesier tone.



HardWire SC-2 Valve Distortion Pedal HardWire SC-2 Valve Distortion Pedal
From classic rock crunch to modern high-gain sounds, the SC-2 allows you to switch between both, capturing the full spectrum of both today and yesterday. Saturated/Crunch mode switch, Level, Gain, and Low and High tone controls allow you to further tailor your sound.



HardWire TL-2 Metal Distortion Pedal HardWire TL-2 Metal Distortion Pedal
The TL-2 is an analog metal distortion pedal that produces many different metal tones with the use of the flexible 3-band tone controls and Tight/Loose mode switch. In the Tight mode, the TL-2 produces a tight low end focus perfect for modern, progressive metal. The Loose setting produces modern, loose low end grind tones.



Hughes and Kettner Tube Factor Overdrive Pedal Hughes and Kettner Tube Factor Overdrive Pedal
The Tube Factor represents a radically new execution of an age-old idea, that of the booster/overdrive pedal. What sets this new pedal apart from the offerings of the past is that it specializes in clean boost and neutral overdrive. In other words, Tube Factor effectively shows more respect for the individual character of the guitar and the subtle nuances of the player's style.



Ibanez JEMINI Steve Vai Distortion Pedal Ibanez JEMINI Steve Vai Distortion Pedal
For 2008, Ibanez unleashs the Jemini, Steve Vai’s first Signature Distortion pedal. This unique, multi-colored stompbox combines overdrive and distortion in one rigid zinc die-cast case. Vai’s Ibanez Signature JEM guitar is one of the most iconic guitars in the world and now his sound can be yours to step all over.



Ibanez TK999HT Tube King Pedal Ibanez TK999HT Tube King Pedal
While the name and purpose of the new pedal is the same as the original ‘90s models, this version of Tube King, the TK999HT, differs from its two predecessors in that it features internal high voltage DC circuitry instead of previous starved plate low voltage circuitry. Ibanez says that makes a significant difference. Includes AC adapter.



Ibanez DS7 Tone Lok Distortion Pedal Ibanez DS7 Tone Lok Distortion Pedal
The most versatile Ibanez distortion ever, the DS7 is capable of producing a wide range of smooth, dynamic overdrive tones. From a subtle tonal nudge to walloping rock 'n roll crunch, the DS7 delivers days of sustain and gobs of gain.



Ibanez FZ7 Tone Lok Fuzz Pedal Ibanez FZ7 Tone Lok Fuzz Pedal
A complete 60's flashback with none of the drawbacks, the FZ7 is the ultimate in psychedelic fuzz.



Ibanez SM7 Tone Lok Smash Box Distortion Pedal Ibanez SM7 Tone Lok Smash Box Distortion Pedal
The Smashbox is the most aggressive weapon in the Tone Lok distortion arsenal. Armed with obscene amounts of gain, tight low end, and searing highs, the Smashbox is THE heavy rock sound for the contemporary guitarist.



Ibanez TS7 Tone Lok Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Ibanez TS7 Tone Lok Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal
Others may imitate, but no one else can duplicate the Ibanez Tubescreamer. The Tubescreamer isn't just a stompbox, it's an institution. The latest generation Tubescreamer, the TS7, is no exception. With the Tubescreamer's classic subtle-but-smooth overdrive, the TS7 expands the expressiveness of your guitar while maintaining its tonal integrity.



Ibanez TS808 Original Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Ibanez TS808 Original Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal
The TS808 reissue features the same famous large square footswitch and the even more famous warm tones of the JRC4558 chip used in most of the original TS808's.



Ibanez TS808HW Hand Wired Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Ibanez TS808HW Hand Wired Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal



Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal
There is no single stomp box more famous than the Ibanez Tube Screamer. Thanks to tubelike distortion, smooth sustain, fat tone, and acclaim by artists too numerous to mention, the Tube Screamer has been and continues to be the world's most popular solid-state overdrive. So much so that after production of the TS9 ended in 1984, used TS9s were going for as much as 4 times their original price at vintage shows a few years later.



Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal
From the same factory as the original TS9. The same hand wired analog circuitry. The same warm Tube Screamer overdrive and sustain. The TS9DX also offers 3 new settings for increased low-end crunch: +, Hot, and Turbo, all of which maintain the original TS9 tonal integrity.



Line6 MS2 Uber Metal ToneCore Distortion and Overdrive Pedal Line6 MS2 Uber Metal ToneCore Distortion and Overdrive Pedal
Uber Metal brings you massive amounts of gain in one tiny, tough package. You can chose from some of the best Line 6 high-gain tones from HD147 and Vetta II including Metal, Pulverize, and Insane. Also included with the Uber Metal is a built-in selectable noise gate, and scoop control for massive tonal contouring.



Maxon OD808 Overdrive Pedal Maxon OD808 Overdrive Pedal
The quintessential overdrive pedal ? often imitated but never matched. Identical to the original circuit and featuring the JRC4558 IC chip, the OD808 reissue offers smooth, natural overdrive similar to a full-up tube amplifier. Incredibly transparent, the OD808 responds to individual playing dynamics and lets the true tone of your instrument shine through.



Maxon OD9 Overdrive Pedal Maxon OD9 Overdrive Pedal
Since their introduction in the early 1980's, the Maxon 9-Series designs have achieved legendary status with pedal connoisseurs around the globe. The reasons are simple-superior sound quality and innovative features that offer a seamless interface between performer and performance. Now available with improved circuitry including true bypass switching, Maxon 9-Series effects remain the standard by which all others are judged. Experience the power of 9.



ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost Pedal ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost Pedal
The ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost is an American designed true bypass boutique style pedal that adds nothing but pristine horsepower to your signal with no added noise or unwanted fuzz. When used as a lead boost, your parts jump out front with no change in your standard tone. Its you, only louder! When used in a rhythm application your tone becomes more focused and alive whether you're clean or mean!



ModTone MT-DS Speedbox Distortion XL Pedal ModTone MT-DS Speedbox Distortion XL Pedal
The ModTone MT-DS Speedbox is a split bypass boutique style distortion pedal that emulates the tones of a vintage amp or classic overdrive and is housed in a compact all metal box that can take all you dish out! What may appear as just another fuzzbox is quite different once you hear what the MT-DS can do. It is simply put, a pre-amp in itself!



ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive Overdrive/Distortion Pedal ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive Overdrive/Distortion Pedal
The ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive is a split bypass boutique style overdrive pedal that provides classic warm overdrive without compromise or noise and is housed in a compact sealed corrosion resistant metal chassis that's built to last.



Rocktron Metal Planet Distortion Pedal Rocktron Metal Planet Distortion Pedal
Need metal? Take a ride on Rocktron's high octane Metal Planet distortion pedal.



MXR DD11 Dime Distortion Pedal MXR DD11 Dime Distortion Pedal
When Dimebag Darrell of Pantera first exploded on the scene, he ushered in a new era of tone and attitude. When it comes to guitar, Dime doesn't need a 'warm' or 'pretty' sound. He can't be bothered with 'vintage' this or 'boutique' that. He wants a heavy, aggressive, razor-sharp tone that can slice through a loud band and a louder crowd. It's a tone that rages with distortion but remains tight and focused enough to keep up with lightening-fast rhythm lines and face-melting solos.



MXR M103 Blue Box Fuzz/Octave Pedal MXR M103 Blue Box Fuzz/Octave Pedal
This unassuming little box shovels out enough low frequencies to scare a blue whale. It takes your guitar signal, fuzzes it up, then duplicates it two octaves down.



MXR M115 Distortion III Pedal MXR M115 Distortion III Pedal
The new Distortion III joins the ranks of MXR classics -- such as the Phase 90 and Dyna Comp -- setting a new benchmark in distortion tone and quality. Developed from the ground up using carefully selected components, the D-III delivers everything from sweet singing overdrive to massive distortion crunch! Its natural and amp-like distortion is versatile enough to appeal to any playing style and transparent enough to let your guitar's personality shine through. Like all MXR pedals, the Distortion III features a heavy-duty casing, switch and jacks for a lifetime of use.



MXR M133 Micro Amp Boost Pedal MXR M133 Micro Amp Boost Pedal
The MXR M133 adds a preset amount of gain, using a single control.



MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive Pedal MXR ZW44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive Pedal
Zakk's take-no-prisoners attitude extends to his quest for tone, too. When he wanted to develop his signature overdrive pedal, he looked no further than Dunlop. The result is the new Wylde Overdrive.



Pro Co Deucetone Dual Rat Distortion Pedal Pro Co Deucetone Dual Rat Distortion Pedal
Originally designed as the R2DU (Rat 2 Distortion Unit), a rack effect with a dual foot switch, the Deucetone Rat brings the R2DU out of the rack and onto the floor and the spirit of the R2DU lives on in two independent rat units that can be used separately or together.



Pro Co Rat2 Distortion Pedal Pro Co Rat2 Distortion Pedal
Researched and designed to produce a sound that is radically different from any "distortion" you've ever heard before - a sound as mellow as a vintage "twin," or as bone-crushingly powerful as a battery of those famous English stacks - instantly, at any volume.



Radial Big Shot PB1 Power Booster Pedal Radial Big Shot PB1 Power Booster Pedal
The Radial BigShot PB1 is a combination power booster and buffer designed to provide exceptional sonic performance for pedalboard users in a compact and simple package. It provides 15dB of boost, accessed using a guitar pick via a rear-mounted recessed control that is protected from foot stomp damage.



Radial Fullerton Bones Dual Distortion Pedal Radial Fullerton Bones Dual Distortion Pedal
The Fullerton 'Bone' is a solid-state version of the popular Tonebone Classic distortion pedal. The 'magic' inside is a dual-stage drive circuit that produces sweet yet distinctive tones reminiscent of the best American tube amps from the last half century, while delivering real-amp dynamics. This means that when you turn your guitar down, the Fullerton will clean up like a real tube amp. Features include: variable drive that lets you dial-in the perfect amount of distortion, a powerful dual-band equalizer with Radial's distinctive passive-interactive tone circuit, a 3-position 'gain' switch that lets you adjust the drive range from slight grit to extreme overdrive, plus a 3-position 'cut' switch that lets you add extra mid-range drive or fatten up single coil pickups.



Radial London Bones Dual Distortion Pedal Radial London Bones Dual Distortion Pedal
The London 'Bone' is a solid-state version of the popular Tonebone Hot British distortion pedal. The 'magic' inside is a multi-stage drive circuit that produces rich, fat tones reminiscent of the latest high-gain Plexi-style tube amplifiers. This unique circuitry retains note clarity even when driven to extremes. Features include: variable drive that lets you dial-in the perfect amount of distortion, a powerful dual-band equalizer with Radial's distinctive passive-interactive tone circuit, a 3-position 'Kick' switch to add extra mid-range drive or fatten up single coil pickups, plus a 3-position 'Bite' control that can compensate for overly bright amps or add extra cut and sizzle to your tone.



Radial Tonebone Hot British Tube Distortion Pedal Radial Tonebone Hot British Tube Distortion Pedal
The Tonebone Hot British is distortion at its best! From fat hot-wired Marshall tones to the huge scooped out mid sounds, the Hot British is blistering brute force extraordinaire!



Radial Tonebone Classic Tube Distortion Pedal Radial Tonebone Classic Tube Distortion Pedal
The Tonebone Classic is Radial's most flexible distortion pedal. With 3 drive settings and a variable drive control, you can dial in everything from dirt to drastic and everywhere in between.



Radial Texas Bones Dual Distortion Pedal Radial Texas Bones Dual Distortion Pedal
The Texas 'Bone' is a high performance overdrive pedal capable of generating everything from vintage 'TS9' style tones all the way to the latest ultra high-gain 'in-your-face' tones. The 'magic' inside is a minimalist high-gain drive circuit that lets you add bluesy textures or when driven hard, will produce harmonically rich tones that are fatter than a Texas Longhorn and more fun than a rattle snake neck tie!



Radial TriMode Distortion Pedal Radial TriMode Distortion Pedal
In response to the demand received by Tonebone aficionados for greater flexibility on stage, Radial Engineering introduced the Tonebone Classic Tri-Mode, a distortion pedal that features a 'true bypass' clean tone, and two separate distortion modes for rhythm and lead settings.



Red Witch Famulus Distortion Pedal Red Witch Famulus Distortion Pedal
Offering an infinite number of available distortions for any guitar player, the Red Witch Famulus Distortion Pedal features parallel distortion circuits that can be used separately or together to create completely unique tones!



Rocktron Silver Dragon Tube Distortion Pedal Rocktron Silver Dragon Tube Distortion Pedal
Rocktron's Silver Dragon is a unique distortion unit that combines the best of both worlds -- tube and analog solid state distortion! For that tube sound you love, the Silver Dragon rams a 12AX7. Here is where you "Awaken" the beast and drive the tube sound.



Seymour Duncan SFX01 Pickup Booster Boost Pedal Seymour Duncan SFX01 Pickup Booster Boost Pedal
The first effects pedal designed specifically to work together with the pickups in your instrument to achieve optimum gain and resonance for all your tonal applications.



Seymour Duncan SFX02 Tweak Fuzz Pedal Seymour Duncan SFX02 Tweak Fuzz Pedal
The Seymour Duncan Tweak Fuzz is a most unique fuzz pedal that incorporates a 6-position 'Tweak' switch to voice your fuzz tone the way you want it. The basic tone will be familiar to players who remember the rich, lush, vintage fuzz tones used at the big '60s pop festivals. But with the addition of the Tweak switch, you can create a myriad of totally unique fuzz tones making this one of the most versatile pedals for electric guitar and bass.



Seymour Duncan SFX03 Twin Tube Classic Distortion Pedal Seymour Duncan SFX03 Twin Tube Classic Distortion Pedal
The Twin Tube Classic is a two-channel guitar preamp that uses a duet of subminiature 6021 dual-triode vacuum tubes and is voiced to evoke the classic sounds that define rock and roll.



Seymour Duncan SFX05 Lava Box Mosfet Distortion Pedal Seymour Duncan SFX05 Lava Box Mosfet Distortion Pedal
The Lava Box brings the magic back with its broad array of midrange timbres and its amazing sensitivity to picking intensity and volume changes. One of coolest features is the 6-position "Rumble" bass roll-off control. This rotary knob changes the sonic character of the Lava Box's distortion for a huge range of tones, from bright and spanky to deep and warm. Whether you have the thinnest single-coil in the bridge of your guitar or the woolliest humbucker in the neck, there is a Rumble setting that’s perfect for it.



TC Electronic NDR1 Nova Drive Overdrive and Distortion Pedal TC Electronic NDR1 Nova Drive Overdrive and Distortion Pedal
Guitarists everywhere, start your engines, because your tone is about to take a new turn! Introducing Nova Drive, TC Electronic's new dual engine, digitally controllable, true bypass overdrive/distortion pedal, that features the awesome analogue drive circuit ported from the acclaimed Nova System.



Tech21 SansAmp TRI-A.C. Triple Channel Overdrive Pedal Tech21 SansAmp TRI-A.C. Triple Channel Overdrive Pedal
SansAmp TRI-A.C. is a 3-channel programmable stomp box with three independent footswitches. It combines the warmth of a 100% analog signal path with the convenience of digital programmability.



T-Rex Alberta Overdrive Effects Pedal T-Rex Alberta Overdrive Effects Pedal
The Alberta has that creamy overdrive tone reminiscent of a great sounding, vintage TS-808 unit, but is voiced with slightly more bottom end. When the gain is turned up towards maximum, the pedal behaves much the same as a vintage Tube Screamer. When a more subtle setting of the gain control is dialed in, the result is the perfect "Blues Tone."



T-Rex Moller Classic Overdrive Pedal with Clean Boost T-Rex Moller Classic Overdrive Pedal with Clean Boost
Moller is a classic overdrive pedal that provides a wealth of dynamic overdriven tones with superb tonal control, as well as separate transparent 0-20 db adjustable and switchable clean boost, and a unique overdrive/clean mix option.



T-Rex Mudhoney Fuzz Distortion Effects Pedal T-Rex Mudhoney Fuzz Distortion Effects Pedal
The Mudhoney is the ultimate "fire and brimstone" machine. With the boost function disengaged, it provides a mild to fierce boost (depending on gain setting), with lots of bottom, easily recreating psychadelic guitar sounds of the '60s. When the boost is engaged, the gain becomes much more sensitive and is capable of unleashing the most hairy "in your face" fuzz mania by adding a wild subharmonic beneath the selected fuzz setting.



Voodoo Lab Proctavia Octave Fuzz Pedal Voodoo Lab Proctavia Octave Fuzz Pedal
The Octavia is a fuzz which creates the octave doubling effect (one octave higher) made famous by Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck. The Voodoo Lab Proctavia is an exact replica of Tycobrahe Sound Company's Octavia, the model used by Stevie Ray Vaughan and considered the most desirable by vintage collectors.



Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Overdrive Pedal Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Overdrive Pedal
The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive is an overdrive pedal featuring a unique 'clean' control. It's overdrive circuit provides the same tone as a vintage '808. Then the clean control blends back in a boosted direct signal. This restores the attack and feel which is lost in a highly compressed overdrive circuit.



Voodoo Lab Superfuzz Fuzz Pedal Voodoo Lab Superfuzz Fuzz Pedal
The rare Jordan Electronics Bosstone (circa 1968) is considered by many to be the ultimate vintage fuzz. The Voodoo Lab Superfuzz starts with this classic fuzz design and adds unique tone and resonance circuits to create an amazing new array of fuzz tones. The tone control delivers a wide spectrum of midrange and bass timbres, everything from an extreme gain scooped tone through a raucous, bluesy, prominent mid voicing. The resonance control is a sub-harmonic booster that lets you add an aggressive bottom end not typically found on fuzz pedals. Attack varies the gain from rich and creamy to outrageous.



Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator Distortion Pedal Vox Joe Satriani Satchurator Distortion Pedal
VOX is pleased to introduce the first pedal in an ongoing collaboration with guitar icon Joe Satriani. Drawing on Joe Satriani's knowledge accumulated from decades of groundbreaking performances, both live and in the studio, VOX unveils a breakthrough in guitar tone - The Satchurator distortion pedal. Designed to Satriani's exact specifications. The Satchurator produces Satriani's signature tone and adds new features and improvements never before combined in a distortion pedal.



Way Huge Pork Loin Overdrive Pedal Way Huge Pork Loin Overdrive Pedal
The Pork Loin incorporates two distinct tonal pathways that are blended together - a modern soft clipping overdrive and a modified classic British preamp for clean. At the heart of the Pork Loin's overdrive path is a soft clipped BiFET gain stage with a low pass filter TONE control, rounded out by a CURVE function that gives the user freedom to fine-tune corner frequencies.



Way Huge Fat Sandwich Distortion Pedal Way Huge Fat Sandwich Distortion Pedal
Way Huge Electronics: bringing a new age of sweltering saturation to the people... the Fat Sandwich is versatile and over-the-top. The consummate distortion pedal for any genre or playing style.



Way Huge Swollen Pickle MkII Fuzz Pedal Way Huge Swollen Pickle MkII Fuzz Pedal
With added controls the Swollen Pickle MkII surrenders super high-gain fuzz with copious amounts of smooth low-end to all who dare plug into it. With a twist of the SUSTAIN control, you're taken from mild crunch to Armageddon! The FILTER control retains its trademark insane range of heavily band-pass-filtered tones distinguished by remarkable girth and sizzle, and the LOUDNESS puts out enough volume to clobber any amp!



 

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