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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British Pedal Company Special Edition Britsound Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$406

Effect Pedal, Based on the MKIII Tone Bender Fuzz from 1968,...

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British Pedal Company Wooden Case MkI Tone Bender

Distortion Pedals

$395

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz pedal, Detailed replica of...

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British Pedal Company Compact Series BPC Rush Pepbox

Distortion Pedals

$252

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British Pedal Company Compact Series MkI Tone Bender

Distortion Pedals

$230

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$263

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rush Pepbox

Distortion Pedals

$384

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series Zonk Machine

Distortion Pedals

$366

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$274

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British Pedal Company Vintage Series Buzzaround Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$329

Effect Pedal, Limited edition, Fuzz, Faithful replica of the...

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Pigtronix Star Eater

Distortion Pedals

$109

Effect Pedal For Electric Guitar / Electric Bass, Analogue dual stage super jumbo fuzz, Controls...

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Beetronics Zzombee

Distortion Pedals

$435

Effect Pedal, Analogue filter emulator "multi-effect" pedal with digital control, Filter, wah, LFO,...

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Dreadbox Disorder Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal, Fuzz, Very aggressive gated fuzz pedal based on vintage transistors with a...

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EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

Distortion Pedals

$142

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J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer

Distortion Pedals

$329

Effect Pedal, Overdrive / Boost, In keeping with Jeff Beck's personal...

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KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$197

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Inspired by the Jordan Bosstone Fuzz,...

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J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre

Distortion Pedals

$234

Effect Pedal, Dynamic overdrive with a slight fuzz timbre, Inspired by Billy...

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$131

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Wren & Cuff J Mascis Signature Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$274

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Tone City M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B

Distortion Pedals

$98

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Tone City Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$72

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JHS Pedals Overdrive Preamp

Distortion Pedals

$219

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Marshall The Guv´nor

Distortion Pedals

$175

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Authentic new edition of the legendary original...

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Marshall Shredmaster

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Authentic reissue of the legendary original pedal,...

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Marshall Bluesbreaker

Distortion Pedals

$164

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Authentic reissue of the legendary original pedal,...

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MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$164

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Tom Morello Signature Pedal, Controls:...

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Tone City Kaffir Lime Boost / Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$64

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Tone City Nobleman - Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$58

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Inspired by a classic green overdrive...

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Tone City Matcha Cream - Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$61

Effects Pedal, Fuzz, Inspired by the famous green fuzz pedals from Russia, Smooth, rich...

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Tone City Fuxx Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Distortion, Control: Volume, Tone, Gain, Toggle switch selects...

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Tone City Mickey - Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$61

Effect Pedal for Guitar, Distortion, Inspired by a classic 'rodent'-style high-gain...

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Tone City Sweet Cream Low-Gain Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$65

Tone City Blues Man - Low-Gain Overdrive, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Low Gain Overdrive, Inspired by a famous...

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Fulltone 70 Pedal BC Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$219

Effect Pedal For Electric Guitars, The Fulltone 70th pedal is based on an iconic round fuzz...

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Tone City Bad Horse - Boost / Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$61

Effect Pedal fort Electric Guitar, Boost / Overdrive, Based on one of the most...

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Tone City Blues Man - Low-Gain Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Low Gain Overdrive, inspired by a British...

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KMA Audio Machines Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.

Distortion Pedals

$219

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Fuzz/Distortion, Very flexible,...

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Wren & Cuff Face 70's - Silicon Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$208

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Wren & Cuff Tall Font Russian - Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$219

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Wren & Cuff Caprid OG - Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$372

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Wren & Cuff Garbage Face J Mascis Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$384

Wren & Cuff Garbage Face J Mascis Fuzz, Effect Pedal, J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) Signature Pedal, Treble Boost / Fuzz,...

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Wren & Cuff Super Russian - Boost / Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$230

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Vertex Steel String Supreme (SRE)

Distortion Pedals

$292

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Overdrive, Authentic D-style sound with...

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Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp

Distortion Pedals

$219

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Overdrive/pre-amp, Inspired by a...

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Joyo R-20 King of Kings

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Provides warm overdrive, heavy crunch or vintage...

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Joyo R-17 Dark Flame

Distortion Pedals

$54

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, 3 Types of crunchy distortion, Controls: Volume, Gain,...

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Wampler Dual Pantheon Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$296

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Transparent overdrive, Very dynamic, Two completely...

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EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

Distortion Pedals

$219

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JHS Pedals Muffuletta

Distortion Pedals

$307

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JHS Pedals Packrat

Distortion Pedals

$252

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4.7 Expert Rating

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British Pedal Company Special Edition Britsound Fuzz

British Pedal Company Wooden Case MkI Tone Bender

British Pedal Company Compact Series BPC Rush Pepbox

British Pedal Company Compact Series MkI Tone Bender

British Pedal Company Vintage Series OC81D Fuzz

British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rush Pepbox

British Pedal Company Vintage Series Zonk Machine

British Pedal Company Vintage Series MKI.5 Fuzz

British Pedal Company Vintage Series Buzzaround Fuzz

Pigtronix Star Eater

Beetronics Zzombee

Dreadbox Disorder Fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

J. Rockett Audio Designs The Jeff Archer

KMA Audio Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 Fuzz

J. Rockett Audio Designs El Hombre

JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

Wren & Cuff J Mascis Signature Fuzz

Tone City M V2 - Distortion / Amp-In-A-B

Tone City Golden Plexi V2 - Distortion

JHS Pedals Overdrive Preamp

Marshall The Guv´nor

Marshall Shredmaster

Marshall Bluesbreaker

MXR Tom Morello Power 50 Overdrive

Tone City Kaffir Lime Boost / Overdrive

Tone City Nobleman - Overdrive

Tone City Matcha Cream - Fuzz

Tone City Fuxx Fuzz

Tone City Mickey - Distortion

Tone City Sweet Cream Low-Gain Overdrive

Fulltone 70 Pedal BC Fuzz

Tone City Bad Horse - Boost / Overdrive

Tone City Blues Man - Low-Gain Overdrive

KMA Audio Machines Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.

Wren & Cuff Face 70's - Silicon Fuzz

Wren & Cuff Tall Font Russian - Fuzz

Wren & Cuff Caprid OG - Fuzz

Wren & Cuff Garbage Face J Mascis Fuzz

Wren & Cuff Super Russian - Boost / Fuzz

Vertex Steel String Supreme (SRE)

Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Overdrive/Pre-Amp

Joyo R-20 King of Kings

Joyo R-17 Dark Flame

Wampler Dual Pantheon Overdrive

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

JHS Pedals Muffuletta

JHS Pedals Packrat

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