What's the difference between overdrive and distortion?

Overdrive typically emulates a slightly pushed amplifier, offering a more transparent and natural grit. Distortion generally creates a more saturated and aggressive sound with more pronounced clipping.

What does 'true bypass' mean in the context of a distortion pedal?

True bypass means the pedal's circuit is completely bypassed when disengaged, preventing signal degradation. Buffered bypass uses a buffer circuit, which can preserve signal strength but potentially alter the tone.

How can I prevent a distortion pedal from making my signal too muddy?

Careful EQ adjustments are crucial; reduce low-mid frequencies and experiment with the pedal's tone controls. Consider using a high-pass filter to eliminate unnecessary low-end rumble.

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Marshall 1959 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Sound of the iconic 1959 Super Lead in a...

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MXR Dookie Drive 30th Ann. LTD

Distortion Pedals

$252

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue overdrive pedal, Limited ‘Smoking Dogs’...

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Digitech DOD OD 250 Preamp LTD

Distortion Pedals

$307

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Limited edition for DOD's 50th birthday,...

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EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$274

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz / Overdrive, Developed with Lee...

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Behringer Fuzz Bender

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Vintage 60s Style Fuzz, Custom Mod Switch offers higher output...

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Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 SFM

Distortion Pedals

$296

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive / Preamp, MK II of the original Voyager with...

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Ibanez TS808 HW V2

Distortion Pedals

$340

Effetc Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Next generation hand-wired tube screamer with...

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JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive VL / BL

Distortion Pedals

$252

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Lari Basilio Signature model,...

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JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$252

Effect Pedal, Lari Basilio Signature Model, Ultra-flexible overdrive / distortion...

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Soldano SLO Plus Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$329

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, The same cascading gain design as the SLO-100 amplifier,...

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Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Overd/Dist

Distortion Pedals

$307

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive / Distortion, the new, further...

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Origin Effects Deluxe55

Distortion Pedals

$341

; Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar; Faithfully recreates the sound and feel of a legendary...

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Nobels ODR-Mini 2 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$85

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, The next generation of the little brother of...

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Nobels ODR-1X Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$162

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Next generation of the ODR-1, one of the most...

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J. Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil X Signature

Distortion Pedals

$439

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Phil X Signature Model, Overdrive /...

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Benson Preamp

Distortion Pedals

$325

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Preamp, With FET transistor that produces everything from clean boost...

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Keeley Octa Psi-Transfigurating Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$329

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Polyphonic Pitch Shifter / Fuzz, Combines a...

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Eventide Knife Drop Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$384

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz, Distorts the triple mix of input signal, monophonic...

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Lovepedal Hermida Dover Drive

Distortion Pedals

$285

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion / Fuzz, Analogue, True bypass, Controls:...

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EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD

Distortion Pedals

$197

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Limited Edition - limited to 1000...

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Beetronics Tuna Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$109

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz, Stored in a tuna tin, "Stinker" control for adjusting the...

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Wren & Cuff Blue-Violet Caprid Small Foot

Distortion Pedals

$219

Wren & Cuff Blue-Violet Caprid Small Foot, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz, Compact small foot edition, Faithful...

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JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-Kit

Distortion Pedals

$175

Effect Pedal DIY Kit, DIY overdrive pedal with all the necessary components,...

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MXR Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive Red

Distortion Pedals

$142

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Model, Overdrive,...

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Nux Queen of Tone Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$131

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, combines Nux Horseman and Nux Morning Star in...

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Old Blood Noise Endeavors Pardner Fuzz Synth

Distortion Pedals

$285

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz, The fuzz sound of the pedal...

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J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select

Distortion Pedals

$274

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass, Low Gain Overdrive, V2...

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Kasleder GE Vintage King Fuzz/OD

Distortion Pedals

$263

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz and Overdrive, The components are based on...

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JHS Pedals Packrat White

Distortion Pedals

$219

Effetc Pedal for Electric Guitar, Multi-Mode Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz, Combines 9...

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Mythos Pedals Envy Overdrive NV-9

Distortion Pedals

$175

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Based on a legendary ‘Green’ Screamer...

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Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$307

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Low to medium gain, Inspired by the...

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Cornerstone Antique V3 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$294

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Hot Mode: a special dual boost section,...

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Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$196

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, The sound of the Friedman Small Box...

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Warm Audio Centavo Overdrive Silver LTD

Distortion Pedals

$208

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Limited silver edition of the...

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Xotic Allen Hinds AH Booster

Distortion Pedals

$231

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Allen Hinds Signature Model, Versatile overdrive, With...

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JAM pedals Rattler MKII Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$274

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, The new Rattler is based on the original version...

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JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Black

Distortion Pedals

$240

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Cascaded gain stages and a hard...

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JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Tan

Distortion Pedals

$243

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Cascaded gain stages and a hard...

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Fender Bassman Driver

Distortion Pedals

$105

Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, 2-Position "Voice" control switches between pushed bassman...

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Fender Bassman Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$105

Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, Switch between compressed vintage fuzz and touch-sensitive modern...

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Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw

Distortion Pedals

$337

Effect Pedal for Guitar and Bass, Klon-style overdrive and analogue amp simulation,...

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Allpedal Devils Triad Essentials OD/BST

Distortion Pedals

$285

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive / Boost, Jeff Loomis Signature...

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Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$402

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, A collaboration between Josh...

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Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$208

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Homage to a MOSFET distortion classic from the...

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Beetronics Wannabee Dual Drive

Distortion Pedals

$362

Effect Pedal, Dual overdrive pedal based on 2 overdrive classics, Each "circuit" offers...

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Cornerstone Colosseum LTD Black Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$373

Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Dual Overdrive pedal, 4 Jack sockets...

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Cornerstone Nero Fuzz/Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$318

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Two independent bias controls, Controls: Volume,...

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JAM pedals Fuzz Phrase Si

Distortion Pedals

$252

Effect Pedal, Fuzz, Building on the tradition of its Germanium predecessor, this new...

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Marshall 1959 Distortion

MXR Dookie Drive 30th Ann. LTD

Digitech DOD OD 250 Preamp LTD

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive

Behringer Fuzz Bender

Walrus Audio Voyager Mk2 SFM

Ibanez TS808 HW V2

JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive VL / BL

JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive

Soldano SLO Plus Overdrive

Wampler ReWired Brent Mason Overd/Dist

Origin Effects Deluxe55

Nobels ODR-Mini 2 Overdrive

Nobels ODR-1X Overdrive

J. Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil X Signature

Benson Preamp

Keeley Octa Psi-Transfigurating Fuzz

Eventide Knife Drop Fuzz

Lovepedal Hermida Dover Drive

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD

Beetronics Tuna Fuzz

Wren & Cuff Blue-Violet Caprid Small Foot

JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-Kit

MXR Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive Red

Nux Queen of Tone Overdrive

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Pardner Fuzz Synth

J. Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Select

Kasleder GE Vintage King Fuzz/OD

JHS Pedals Packrat White

Mythos Pedals Envy Overdrive NV-9

Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive

Cornerstone Antique V3 Overdrive

Friedman Dirty Shirley Overdrive

Warm Audio Centavo Overdrive Silver LTD

Xotic Allen Hinds AH Booster

JAM pedals Rattler MKII Distortion

JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Black

JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Tan

Fender Bassman Driver

Fender Bassman Fuzz

Crazy Tube Circuits Unobtanium Raw

Allpedal Devils Triad Essentials OD/BST

Poly Effects Josh Smith Flat V Overdrive

Wampler Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion

Beetronics Wannabee Dual Drive

Cornerstone Colosseum LTD Black Overdrive

Cornerstone Nero Fuzz/Overdrive

JAM pedals Fuzz Phrase Si

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