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How many times have you been to see a band play at a local club and you've been blown away by not only the guitarist's skillful playing but also the clarity and quality of their guitar sound? Or maybe you've been less than impressed with the sound coming from the guitarist's rig? A good guitar sound is a vital component of a great-sounding live performance, or any great recording. Think about the signature guitar tones of the great players such as Mark Knopfler in Dire Straits, or David Gilmour of Pink Floyd. Would their albums be half as memorable if it wasn't for not only their great guitar playing but also their distinctly individual guitar sounds?

I've been playing guitar as a hobby for 20 years, and professionally for the past 5 years. In this time I've picked up a lot of experience that have helped me to get a guitar tone I'm happy with - it's taken many years, but by bearing the following tips in mind, I'm almost completely happy with my sound(us guitarists are rarely entirely happy!) - and I hope there's some useful info in here for you too.

1. Less Is More

The truth is that we all love to buy the latest gadgets and toys for our guitar rigs. Whether it's a new wah pedal, distortion box or multi-effects unit, it's a lot of fun to explore and experiment with the different sonic textures these add (or subtract!) from your guitar tone. The trouble is, you might find that the more pedals and signal processors you put between your guitar and your amplifier, the weaker your guitar signal gets...

One thing many of us guitar players forget is that the most important factor in determining your sound is your fingers. What you PLAY is what counts. Try using a cleaner signal path with as few digital boxes as possible, and let your amp do the talking.

2. Less Gain, Less Pain

Using excessive amounts of gain on your amplifier can have disastrous results that not only annoy your fellow band members, but also (and most importantly), your audience. Lots of gain can mean your guitar produces a horrific feedback squeal during the the gaps in your playing, which can cause hearing damage, as well as audience members leaving the gig early.

Excessive gain means your signal becomes distorted, which is great for musical styles such as rock and metal. But take the example of Angus and Malcolm Young of AC/DC... Those guys use minimal amounts of gain and let the sheer volume of their amps do the distorting. This means their sound cuts through in the mix very clear, as their sound is more solid and less broken up by distortion. Of course, you have have to work a little harder to sustain your notes (by using vibrato), but the difference in clarity to your sound is the reward.

3. Learn to really use your multieffects unit

If you're using a multi effects unit, for example a Line 6 or a Boss GT-8 or similar, you'll know just how amazing these boxes can sound. There are so many great amp simulations available, the possibilities are virtually endless. However there are so many variables, you could go mad with option anxiety before you finally find your dream guitar tone!

I think the trick here is to ignore the factory presets and design your own tones from scratch. It helps to listen to your favourite albums and try to emulate the same guitar tones you hear. The factory preset tones are usually designed to wow you in the store to make you buy it, however they're not really suitable for live use or recording. Take the time to read the manual and really understand and get to grips with the operation of the unit, and you'll be more confident in shaping your own unique guitar sound.

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Amplifier $12.49 Amplifier

Ernie Ball Wah Pedal for Electric Guitars - Black $149.99 Add a voice-like wah effect to your electric guitar jams using this wah pedal that features true bypass capability for seamless connection to an amplifier via an effects pedal chain.

Behringer Preamplifier/Volume Booster Pedal $23.99 Make your solos be heard with this preamplifier pedal that boosts piezo pickups to match the volume of regular amplifier inputs and features gain, bass and treble controls for shaping a custom sound.

Fender Classics Series Volume Pedal $99.99 Great for creating dramatic swells or pedal-steel effects. Includes a tuner out.Tuner OutputConnect to your tuner, if desired. The Volume pedal does NOT affect this output!Input jackPlug your guitar (or other audio source) in here.Output jackConnect to the input of your amplifier (or other audio device).

BOSS Super Chorus Pedal for Electric Guitars and Keyboards $99.99 This pedal delivers a clean, classic chorus sound with a unique stereo effect, variable between your amplifier or speaker system's left and right speakers.

BOSS Fender '59 Bassman Pedal for Electric Guitars $119.99 This pedal for electric guitars recreates the legendary tone of the 1959 Fender Bassman amplifier and features the same presence, treble, mid and bass EQ controls as the original.

Rocktron Hex Expression Volume Pedal $85.07 Rocktron's HEX Expression Volume Pedal is a multi-function pedal that can be used both as a volume pedal and as an expression pedal with a large variety of processors and MIDI controllable equipment. The design of the pedal allows you to use a simple stereo-to-stereo cable for expression connection, minimizing cable use on stage.An adjustable rocker tension screw allows you to adjust the pedal action for a lighter or heavier touch.The expression jack accepts a 1/4" stereo RTS cable and lets you plug into the expression port in your MIDI footcontroller or your expression port in your MIDI controllable device and thus operate the HEX as a MIDI expression pedal.Use the input and output jacks to function as a standard volume pedal. The output jack accepts a standard guitar cable and lets you plug the HEX output into the next effect in your effect chain or directly into the input of your guitar amplifier.

Jet City Shockwave Distortion Pedal $74.04 The Shockwave is a full-on, raucous-yet-refined distortion pedal, suited for use with nearly any amp. With tones ranging from lower-gain Å“BritishÂ? crunch, to a riff-inspiring, full-blown saturation, this box is a must-have for the serious and versatile guitarist. Apply it to a clean amp setting and the Shockwave adds a Å“lead channelÂ? to your single-channel amplifier, complete with a separate tone control.

Gator G-901 Rolling Amplifier Head Case $169.99 The Gator G-901 Rolling Amplifier Head Case features a ballistic nylon exterior with 20mm foam covered in a tricot protective EPS plush lining. The case has a web handle, #10 heavy-duty zippers, storage pocket for pedal controllers and channel switching pedals, tow handle, and wheels finish the package.Ballistic nylon exteriorInterior is 20mm foam covered in TricotProtective EPS plush lined interiorWeb handle#10 heavy-duty zippersStorage pocket for pedal controllers and channel switching pedalsTow handle and wheels

Danelectro DJ16 Bacon N Eggs Mini Amplifier Distor $36.54 It s a mini amplifier built into a pedal. It even has its own speaker great tone and amazing power. Plug it into a regular amp and it s a cool distortion box. Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available. Satisfaction Ensured.

Ernie Ball Volume Pedal Jr for Electric Guitars - Silver $79.99 Use this volume effects pedal to control your electric guitar's output volume independently of an amplifier. Its compact design makes it easy to attach to an effects pedalboard and aluminum casting ensures lasting durability.

DigiTech Bad Monkey Tube Overdrive Pedal for Electric Guitars $49.99 Add tube amplifier distortion to your guitar sound with this pedal that features EQ controls for shaping a custom tone and a mixer output that enables direct connection to a recording device.

MXR M-133 Micro Amp Pedal $64.24 The MXR M-133 Micro Amplifier Pedal adds a preset amount of gain, using a single control. With a guitar, this lets you boost your signal for lead work, adjust between 2 different guitars with unmatched output (i.e., humbucker to single coils), or it can supply a permanent boost in a long effects chain where signal drop-off is a problem. Power: Single 9-volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter - Controls: Footswitch toggles amp on/bypass (red LED indicates on) Gain knob adjusts total output volume when the Micro Amp is engaged.

Mxr M-133 Micro Amp Pedal $79.99 The MXR M-133 Micro Amplifier Pedal adds a preset amount of gain, using a single control. With a guitar, this lets you boost your signal for lead work, adjust between 2 different guitars with unmatched output (i.e., humbucker to single coils), or it can supply a permanent boost in a long effects chain where signal drop-off is a problem. Power: Single 9-volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter - Controls: Footswitch toggles amp on/bypass (red LED indicates on) Gain knob adjusts total output volume when the Micro Amp is engaged.

Rocktron Zombie Rectified Distortion Pedal $79 With a monstrously heavy sound, the Rocktron Zombie Rectified Distortion Pedal creates an asymmetric distortion with user control of the symmetry balance of the distortion output waveform. In essence, this creates the psycho-acoustic 3-D sound positioning effect that will make your sound jump out of the cab. The Zombie gives you distortion that cuts through the mix, plus a 2-band EQ.The Stare control increases and decreases distortion symmetry. The Scream control adjusts the rectified distortion. The Louder control adjusts the overall output of the Zombie pedal. The EQ section includes Bass and Treble controls.The Zombie effects pedal is a great choice when used with an all-tube guitar amplifier to deliver rectified distortion. It can take a plain-sounding tube amp and produce rectified distortion that rivals the sound of the most expensive amplifiers. This monstrously heavy sound will cut through the mix and deliver amazing tone! The Zombie features Rocktron's easy-access battery compartment to make changing batteries during a gig a breeze.

DigiTech Screamin' Blues Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal $49.95 The DigiTech Screamin' Blues Overdrive Distortion Pedal is designed for guitarists who need a pedal that gives them total control of their tone and is highly responsive to playing dynamics. Playing the Screamin' Blues pedal lightly produces mild overdrive, but dialing up the gain and digging in hard makes it sing with ultrarich harmonics and sustain. Low and High tone controls give you the flexibility to boost or cut the bass and treble frequencies. The Level knob boosts the output level of your signal, and the Gain knob dials up the distortion. An Amp output on the DigiTech Screamin' Blues pedal goes to your amplifier and the dedicated Mixer output has a cabinet emulation circuit that lets you run direct into a mixer or recorder when you don't want to lug your amp along.High, Low, Level, and Gain controls Amp and recording/mixer outputs

Digitech Screamin' Blues Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal $49.95 The DigiTech Screamin' Blues Overdrive Distortion Pedal is designed for guitarists who need a pedal that gives them total control of their tone and is highly responsive to playing dynamics. Playing the Screamin' Blues pedal lightly produces mild overdrive, but dialing up the gain and digging in hard makes it sing with ultrarich harmonics and sustain. Low and High tone controls give you the flexibility to boost or cut the bass and treble frequencies. The Level knob boosts the output level of your signal, and the Gain knob dials up the distortion. An Amp output on the DigiTech Screamin' Blues pedal goes to your amplifier and the dedicated Mixer output has a cabinet emulation circuit that lets you run direct into a mixer or recorder when you don't want to lug your amp along.High, Low, Level, and Gain controls Amp and recording/mixer outputs

Boss NS2 Noise Suppressor Pedal $127 Eliminates noise and hum in guitar and bass effects and amplifier setups. Unique noise detection circuit preserves the natural attack and envelope of an instruments sound. Threshold and decay knobs allow for shaping the elimination/suppression as desired.

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Jacques FB-2 Fuse Blower Distortion Pedal $129.95 The Jacques FB-2 Fuse Blower is a triple-engine distortion pedal that can produce a vast array of saturated tones, from classic vintage distortion to modern "shredding" solo sounds. The FB-2pedal excels in preserving the original tone of your guitar as well as the sound of the amplifier it's plugged into. The Jacques FB-2 distortion pedal's 3 "Blow" controls determine the amount of distortion in the low, mid, and high frequencies. These 3 different distortions can be set independently of one another, allowing any tailored combination. The Jacques Fuse Blower also has Volume, Tone, and Fuzz controls that determine the level and degree of the effect from sweet vintage overdrive to maxed-out industrial shred.

Fender Sublime Bass Fuzz Pedal $129.99 Transform the sound of your bass with Fender Sub-Lime Bass Fuzz Pedal. This amazing pedal gives you Classic Fender fuzz tones ranging from the barest touch of evil to an utterly seismic roar. Best of all, tailor your tone by setting the crossover frequency wherever you want the fuzz to happen low-frequency fuzz, high-frequency fuzz and anything in between, all without sacrificing all-important low-end muscle and fundamental bass tone.Dressed in sublime lime green, the big, heavy-duty cast design evokes Fender's great old pedals of the '70s and boasts an enormous control dial that fluoresces entrancingly from green to red as you adjust the fuzz level from left (slightest hint) to right (DEFCON 1).Simple volume and drive controls let you easily dial in the loudness and range of fuzz tones. Runs on 9-volt battery or DC power.ControlsRate: controls the rate at which the phase shifting occurs.Intensity: adjusts the intensity of the Phasing effect.Frequency: adjusts what frequencies are affected by the phasing action.Bypass Switch-A: true-bypass- of the phaser effect.Output Jack: connect to the input of your amplifier (or other audio device).Input Jack: plug your guitar (or other audio source) in here.DC Input Jack: plug in a AC- 9V DC adaptor into this jack to eliminate the need for batteries.

DigiTech Hot Head Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $49.95 The DigiTech Hot Head Distortion Pedal is what you want when you need some grit. The multipurpose Hot Head distortion pedal has flexible controls that let you dial in the right tone for your setup. If you want just a little dirt or you need your amp to sound like a raging stack, the DigiTech Hot Head Guitar Pedal can do it. Low and High tone controls give you the flexibility to boost or cut the bass and treble frequencies, the Level knob boosts the output level of your signal, and the Gain knob dials up mild to wild distortion. The Amp output runs into the input of your amplifier and the dedicated Mixer output has a cabinet emulation circuit that lets you run direct into a mixer or recorder when you don't want to lug your amp along.High, Low, Level, and Gain controls Amp and recording/mixer outputs

Digitech Hot Head Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $49.95 The DigiTech Hot Head Distortion Pedal is what you want when you need some grit. The multipurpose Hot Head distortion pedal has flexible controls that let you dial in the right tone for your setup. If you want just a little dirt or you need your amp to sound like a raging stack, the DigiTech Hot Head Guitar Pedal can do it. Low and High tone controls give you the flexibility to boost or cut the bass and treble frequencies, the Level knob boosts the output level of your signal, and the Gain knob dials up mild to wild distortion. The Amp output runs into the input of your amplifier and the dedicated Mixer output has a cabinet emulation circuit that lets you run direct into a mixer or recorder when you don't want to lug your amp along.High, Low, Level, and Gain controls Amp and recording/mixer outputs

Plush Noxious Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal $249 The Plush Noxious Overdrive Guitar Effect was designed as a signature pedal for Nick Catanese of Black Label Society, and SpeedX. The Noxious overdrive brings a whole new definition to the term high gain. Where most guitar pedals end, Noxious is just getting started. The Plush Noxious overdrive pedal includes a fully-adjustable input gain control, amp-like fully interactive bass, Middle and Treble tone controls and a Master Volume that doesn't suck tone. With a low-noise input circuit based on the Plush Pure Gain pedal, and an output section that is like a miniature power amplifier, the Plush Noxious pedal goes from a mild overdrive to the sound of an amp on the verge of blowing itself to bits. The Plush Noxious overdrive effect has Nick's custom "Evil Twin" logo, true-bypass, an ultra bright LED, premium jacks and a solid cast-aluminum shell. Like all Plush Pedals, the Noxious overdrive is built in the USA from premium parts and has a 5-year warranty.Ultra high-gain overdrive pedalDesigned as a signature pedal for Nick CataneseGain, bass, middle, treble, and master volume controlsLow-noise input circuit"Evil Twin" logoTrue bypassUltra-bright LED,Premium jacksSolid cast-aluminum shell5-year warrantyMade in the USA

DeltaLab DBFX1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal $86.99 With its high-bit resolution, the Deltalab DBFX1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal brings unprecedented performance and tonal control to stage and studio. Each effect and bass amp model has up to 4 fully programmable parameters to pursue new tones and effects outside of conventional presets for you to find your unique voice.Simultaneously use up to 11 effectsgreat for creating wildly expressive sounds as well as ripping through the mix. And with a sleek sturdy package combined with a high-grip rubberized expression pedal, you'll be enjoying the Deltalab DBFX1 bass pedal's sounds for years to come.The DeltaLab DBFX1 bass multi effects pedal combines the tonal vibe of boutique effects with the outstanding value you've been searching for. The result is an amazing level of depth and variety available to enhance your sound. With features ranging from expanded parameter controls to true bypass switching, DeltaLab effects shape your sound like never before. So whether you're capturing your favorite player's tone or discovering your own, the DeltaLab DBFX1 bass pedal sculpts your sound in ways you've only dreamed of.54 built-in effectsSimultaneous use of up to 11 effects48 user patches, 48 factory settingsExpression pedal controls volume, wah, and 8 other parametersBuilt-in drum machineUser-friendly interface with sample parameter adjustmentsOne-year warrantyDual-action EXP pedal is always a volume pedal and allows you to click into 8 parameter controls8 distortion types3 wah typesNoise GateCompressor8 Amplifier Models8 Cabinet Models14 Modulation EffectsPitch Shifting4 Delay Types4 Reverb TypesExpression Pedal controls10 different parametersDGFX1 Multi-effects SC1 Stereo ChorusDD1 Digital Delay TD1RD1 Rock Distortion MD1 Metal Distortion

Deltalab Dbfx1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal $99.99 With its high-bit resolution, the Deltalab DBFX1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal brings unprecedented performance and tonal control to stage and studio. Each effect and bass amp model has up to 4 fully programmable parameters to pursue new tones and effects outside of conventional presets for you to find your unique voice.Simultaneously use up to 11 effectsgreat for creating wildly expressive sounds as well as ripping through the mix. And with a sleek sturdy package combined with a high-grip rubberized expression pedal, you'll be enjoying the Deltalab DBFX1 bass pedal's sounds for years to come.The DeltaLab DBFX1 bass multi effects pedal combines the tonal vibe of boutique effects with the outstanding value you've been searching for. The result is an amazing level of depth and variety available to enhance your sound. With features ranging from expanded parameter controls to true bypass switching, DeltaLab effects shape your sound like never before. So whether you're capturing your favorite player's tone or discovering your own, the DeltaLab DBFX1 bass pedal sculpts your sound in ways you've only dreamed of.54 built-in effectsSimultaneous use of up to 11 effects48 user patches, 48 factory settingsExpression pedal controls volume, wah, and 8 other parametersBuilt-in drum machineUser-friendly interface with sample parameter adjustmentsOne-year warrantyDual-action EXP pedal is always a volume pedal and allows you to click into 8 parameter controls8 distortion types3 wah typesNoise GateCompressor8 Amplifier Models8 Cabinet Models14 Modulation EffectsPitch Shifting4 Delay Types4 Reverb TypesExpression Pedal controls10 different parametersDGFX1 Multi-effects SC1 Stereo ChorusDD1 Digital Delay TD1RD1 Rock Distortion MD1 Metal Distortion

Used Deltalab Dbfx1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal $86.99 With its high-bit resolution, the Deltalab DBFX1 Bass Multi Effects Pedal brings unprecedented performance and tonal control to stage and studio. Each effect and bass amp model has up to 4 fully programmable parameters to pursue new tones and effects outside of conventional presets for you to find your unique voice.Simultaneously use up to 11 effectsgreat for creating wildly expressive sounds as well as ripping through the mix. And with a sleek sturdy package combined with a high-grip rubberized expression pedal, you'll be enjoying the Deltalab DBFX1 bass pedal's sounds for years to come.The DeltaLab DBFX1 bass multi effects pedal combines the tonal vibe of boutique effects with the outstanding value you've been searching for. The result is an amazing level of depth and variety available to enhance your sound. With features ranging from expanded parameter controls to true bypass switching, DeltaLab effects shape your sound like never before. So whether you're capturing your favorite player's tone or discovering your own, the DeltaLab DBFX1 bass pedal sculpts your sound in ways you've only dreamed of.54 built-in effectsSimultaneous use of up to 11 effects48 user patches, 48 factory settingsExpression pedal controls volume, wah, and 8 other parametersBuilt-in drum machineUser-friendly interface with sample parameter adjustmentsOne-year warrantyDual-action EXP pedal is always a volume pedal and allows you to click into 8 parameter controls8 distortion types3 wah typesNoise GateCompressor8 Amplifier Models8 Cabinet Models14 Modulation EffectsPitch Shifting4 Delay Types4 Reverb TypesExpression Pedal controls10 different parametersDGFX1 Multi-effects SC1 Stereo ChorusDD1 Digital Delay TD1RD1 Rock Distortion MD1 Metal Distortion