Guitar pedals are easy to find, but knowing the best one that fits you is subjective. It’s not always what’s popular that will be best for you. That’s why we’re here to help you out on what guitar pedal best fits you.
Believe it or not, the altering of electrical guitar sounds was born at the same time of the instruments invention. Guitarists poked holes in speakers and strummed their way to magnetic tape echo machines and reverb tanks. It may be surprising that the consistency of these effects is the same as it was 50 years ago. Nevertheless, there are still some alterations and innovations in guitar pedals today.
Common Effects of Guitar Pedals
There are various effects that guitar pedals create. Whether you’re a beginner or expert, familiarize yourself with these common effects.
Distortion
This effect is known as “overdrive” or “fuzz” which depends on the level of distortion produced. You can hear the crunchy edge which defines metal and hard rock genres. The Foxgear Sinister Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal is the perfect example of this guitar pedal type. It’s capable of reaching an insane amount of gain yet has the capability to keep the tone very focused even in bass frequencies.
Reverb
How do you thicken an undistorted sound? Through a reverb guitar pedal, of course! This type of guitar pedal applies an echo that you’d hear in a large cavern or concert hall. You can create this old-school vibe with the Catalinbread Topanga Spring Reverb Guitar Effects Pedal. She promises a big wet and splashy sound of the 1960s. It puts only the fuzz boxes in front of the pedalboards.
Delay
What’s interesting about delay pedals is how it copies each note, and then gradually fades it, like a well-defined echo. You can have the Empress Effects Tape Delay Guitar Effects Pedal in an incredibly small box and the gritty repeats filter and modulates control which allows fine-tuning. Presets can store all your settings and be recalled at the touch of a button, making switching live fast and easy.
Chorus
Replication of sound is like many guitars playing on the same note and the chorus is the guitar pedal for it. It is often fading out with wavering vibrators. The Supro Chorus Pedals has added controls that allow it to create an endless array of tones. Mixing tones together is the same with barely noticeable swirling effects for this great guitar pedal.
There you have it! These are some of the most common effects of guitar pedals that you can try. Check out our entire collection here!