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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Boss FZ-1W Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$204

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Fuzz, Silicon transistor based pedal with vintage & modern sound...

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Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3

Distortion Pedals

$230

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, High Gain Distortion, 2 Continuously mixable clipping...

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Joyo JF-36 Sweet Baby OD

Distortion Pedals

$32

Effect Pedal For Electric Guitars, Classic, versatile overdrive pedal, Controls: Volume,...

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Joyo JF-22 Oxford Sound OD

Distortion Pedals

$39

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Reproduces the sound of an Orange amp for a classic...

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Joyo JF-21 Splinter

Distortion Pedals

$41

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Classic sound, Interesting combination of fuzz and distortion,...

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Rodenberg Luke Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$142

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Steve Lukather Signature Overdrive Pedal, Low and High Gain...

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MXR M 294 Sugar Drive Mini

Distortion Pedals

$153

Effect Pedal, Overdrive / Distortion, Offers a wide range of clear, transparent overdrive...

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Proco Lil' Rat Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$120

Proco Lil' Rat Distortion, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, The legendary Rat distortion, heard on...

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Walrus Audio Eras

Distortion Pedals

$240

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass, 5 Selectable modes - each with its own basic...

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Tsakalis AudioWorks Room #40 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$230

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Overdrive, Inspired by the sound and feel of...

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KMA Audio Machines Guardian of the Wurm Dist.

Distortion Pedals

$263

Effect pedal for electric guitar & bass, KMA's WURM distortion with...

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Flamma FC07 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$28

Effect Pedal, Overdrive, With the legendary TS-style sound, 2 Modes: Warm and Hot, Warm:...

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Flamma FC06 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$28

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion pedal with ultra-wide dynamic range and...

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Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$175

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Distortion, Waza Craft Series - reissue of the...

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Harley Benton Twoface

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue dual overdrive & tremolo, Effects can be used...

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Harley Benton Binary

Distortion Pedals

$76

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion and analogue noise gate, Effects can be used...

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Harley Benton Double Agent

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue dual overdrive & noise gate, Effects can be used...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Harley Benton Tag Team

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Dual Plexi Drive and Overdrive, Effects can be used...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Kasleder Jellyfish Bass OD/DS

Distortion Pedals

$274

Effect pedal for electric bass, Overdrive, Providesa transparent, dynamic, warm and loud...

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Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop

Distortion Pedals

$65

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Analogue dual overdrive & bluesdrive, Effects can be...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Kasleder Toxic Twins Dual Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$303

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Dual overdrive, On the left a modified...

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tc electronic Mojo Mojo Paul Gilbert Overdr.

Distortion Pedals

$78

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Paul Gilbert signature model,...

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Aclam Dr. Robert

Distortion Pedals

$384

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Replicates the sound of the legendary Vox UL730 vintage amp...

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Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro

Distortion Pedals

$219

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Overdrive, Unique voltage doubling circuit with...

4.4 Expert Rating

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Maxon D&S Distortion/Sustainer

Distortion Pedals

$138

Maxon D&S Distortion/Sustainer, Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Distortion / Sustainer, Delivers warm...

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One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$131

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4.6 Expert Rating

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Wampler Gearbox Dual Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$296

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Overdrive, Andy Wood Signature Pedal, Contains...

4.9 Expert Rating

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TC Electronic Magus Pro Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$36

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Distortion, Controls: Gain, Volume and Filter,...

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Fulltone Plimsoul MK II Pedal

Distortion Pedals

$296

Effect pedal, Distortion, Clean, compressed low to mid gain overdrive, Controls: Volume,...

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Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband Bass

Distortion Pedals

$274

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4.8 Expert Rating

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Cornerstone Gladio SC Single Preamp

Distortion Pedals

$279

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Preamp, Designed to provide the same Dumble tube...

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Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive

Distortion Pedals

$230

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Classic overdrive, With well-defined midrange,...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Electro Harmonix Ripped Speaker Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$120

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Fuzz, Low fuzz settings emulate vintage...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Old Blood Noise Endeavors Alpha Haunt 21 Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$270

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz, Updated version of the versatile...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$158

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive / Distortion, Based on the famous...

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Electro Harmonix Nano Metal Muff Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$86

Effect Pedal, Distortion, Intense, aggressive sound especially for modern...

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Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

Distortion Pedals

$161

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Plexi-style overdrive plus dual boost, Controls: Gain,...

4.7 Expert Rating

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Wampler Plexi-Drive Mini

Distortion Pedals

$146

Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Improved plexi-drive circuit in a miniature...

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$131

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4.7 Expert Rating

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$130

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4.6 Expert Rating

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$124

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Wampler Belle Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$155

Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar

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Warm Audio Foxy Tone Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$141

Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass, Fuzz, Exact replica of the Foxx Tone machine, one...

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One Control Dyna Red Distortion 4K

Distortion Pedals

$131

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Harley Benton MiniStomp Silly Fuzz

Distortion Pedals

$22

Effect pedal for electric guitar, Vintage silicon transistor fuzz, True Bypass to...

4.9 Expert Rating

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Harley Benton MiniStomp Green Tint

Distortion Pedals

$22

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Vintage tube-like overdrive with warm...

4.6 Expert Rating

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Harley Benton MiniStomp Dealbreaker

Distortion Pedals

$22

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Classic blues overdrive modelled on...

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Harley Benton MiniStomp The Heat

Distortion Pedals

$22

Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Overdrive, Amp simulation and emulation of a...

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Shop Distortion Pedals 2026

Boss FZ-1W Fuzz

Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3

Joyo JF-36 Sweet Baby OD

Joyo JF-22 Oxford Sound OD

Joyo JF-21 Splinter

Rodenberg Luke Overdrive

MXR M 294 Sugar Drive Mini

Proco Lil' Rat Distortion

Walrus Audio Eras

Tsakalis AudioWorks Room #40 Overdrive

KMA Audio Machines Guardian of the Wurm Dist.

Flamma FC07 Overdrive

Flamma FC06 Distortion

Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion

Harley Benton Twoface

Harley Benton Binary

Harley Benton Double Agent

Harley Benton Tag Team

Kasleder Jellyfish Bass OD/DS

Harley Benton Good Cop/Bad Cop

Kasleder Toxic Twins Dual Overdrive

tc electronic Mojo Mojo Paul Gilbert Overdr.

Aclam Dr. Robert

Maxon OD-820 Overdrive Pro

Maxon D&S Distortion/Sustainer

One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz

Wampler Gearbox Dual Overdrive

TC Electronic Magus Pro Distortion

Fulltone Plimsoul MK II Pedal

Source Audio Ultrawave Multiband Bass

Cornerstone Gladio SC Single Preamp

Cornerstone Antique Classic Drive

Electro Harmonix Ripped Speaker Fuzz

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Alpha Haunt 21 Fuzz

Wampler Ratsbane Overdrive/Distortion

Electro Harmonix Nano Metal Muff Distortion

Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

Wampler Plexi-Drive Mini

JHS Pedals 3 Series Overdrive

JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz

JHS Pedals 3 Series Distortion

Wampler Belle Overdrive

Warm Audio Foxy Tone Fuzz

One Control Dyna Red Distortion 4K

Harley Benton MiniStomp Silly Fuzz

Harley Benton MiniStomp Green Tint

Harley Benton MiniStomp Dealbreaker

Harley Benton MiniStomp The Heat

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