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Using Guitar Pedals and Effects to Create an Original Sound

Choosing the right combination of vintage and new guitar pedals and effects can create an original and unique sound that will set any guitarist apart from the crowd. Let's face it, they're are millions of aspiring guitar heroes out there, but only a few of them will ever develop a unique sound and style that will make them stand out.

If you think about some of the famous guitar heroes of today or yesterday, you will begin to notice a trend: every superstar guitarist has their own uniquely identifiable sound, and the types of FX pedals they use often contribute greatly to their originality.

When you think about it, many great guitarists use the same guitars and amps and everyone else-- so what gives them their own special sound? A lot of times it's down to the effects they use. In fact, the types of stomp boxes and signal processors you use in your guitar rig largely determine what your sound will be.

It's ironic in a way that pro guitarists will spend many thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art guitars and amplifiers, but the humble FX box will usually have more of an impact on your guitar sound, and the sound of your band, than any of these other elements.

These days, the most coveted stomp boxes tend to be the vintage or "classic" units from the 60s or 70s. But there are also modern classics-in-the-making appearing every year, including many of the so-called "boutique pedals" produced by a variety of smaller companies around the world, and usually dedicated to creating one specific sound.

Although these "boutique guitar pedals" tend to be quite expensive, the difference they make in your sound can be incredible. Manufacturers such as Fulltone, Frantone or MJM are just a few examples of the new generation of hand-made, custom wired-boutique guitar effects for the discriminating player.

And although prices for many of these custom FX pedals can be pretty high, it is also possible to find used models for sale, or even bid on used pedals at online auctions. This can result in you getting an extremely high-end custom pedal for about the same money as a new mass-produced model-- or even less.

And when it comes to effects, the further you get away from the mass produced units, the more unique and characteristic your sound will be. After all, if you're using the same "big-name" mass-produced FX as everyone else, you're pretty much going to sound like everyone else -- and certainly no self-respecting guitar player wants that.

Besides the so-called boutique pedals, you can also find a lot of the old 60s and 70s vintage effects for sale, or up for auction online. Of course, it is important to consider the condition that the unit is in before making a bid. You have to remember that these pedals will be 30 or more years old sometimes, and have probably already seen a lifetime of wear and tear before they come into your possession.

Still, buying vintage pedals can be a good deal, and when you consider how much sturdier things were built in the 60s and 70s, it's not surprising at all that you see many of the old classics on stage today.

Pedals like the original Univibe, Fuzz Face or Cry Baby Wah continue to be highly sought after, and as long as they've been decently cared for, they are likely to last another 30 or 40 years.

When searching for your own unique sound as a guitarist, remember, modern mass-produced guitar pedals can be reliable and a good value, but you will sacrifice originality and uniqueness of tone by using these mainstream FX.

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Snarling Dogs Bootzilla Bootsy Collins Signature Bass Wah with Fuzz Pedal $119.99 Get your funk on with this fuzz circuit enhanced bass wah/filter pedal. With low, mid, and high settings, you can lay down truly funkified grooves. This pedal maintains your bass's low end yet still gives you wah and filtering effects even on your low "B" string. Use the adjustable preamp to boost your signal or give you some extra drive.

MXR Classic 108 Fuzz $169.47 Guitarists of all styles will dig the familiar late-Sixties/ early-Seventies crunch delivered by the new MXR Classic 108 Fuzz. We've taken the guts of our BC-108 loaded Fuzz Face, placed them in a more pedal-board friendly shape, and added the modern conveniences of a battery door, optional AC operation, and true bypass with LED. The Buffer switch eliminates the audible oscillation caused when some wah-wahs are placed in front of a Fuzz Face. The Classic 108 Fuzz comes in a heavy-duty Phase 100-sized box with a sweet hammertone turquoise finish.

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Fulltone 70-Bc Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal $143.65 Thanks to a recent find of a couple thousand excellent BC108C transistors, Fulltone is happy to announce the return of the 70 Fuzz pedal, this time in a small (OCD-sized) housing. These transistors sound outrageous, and the resulting 70-BC Fuzz pedal still has the secret-weapon "Mid" knob which will allow you to do something other Fuzzfaces won't let you dobe heard in the mix!Ever played that legendary original fuzz from around 1970? If so, you know it's not the same sound as ones with the same namesake being mass-produced currently. The Fulltone 70-BC has two intentionally mismatched (for harmonic content) silicon transistors that snarl and spitnot for the meek! If you put the "Fuzz" on 10 you will rip, and you might get all sorts of oscillation and weirdness, but that's what rock is about, right? Don't try using it with a wah wahyou can't, and neither could Jimi, without it screaming and howling. You want polite and quiet? Sorry, you'll have to go elsewhere. You want art in a box? Come on in!Housed in a 16-gauge steel box and powdercoated Deep Blue, the 70-BC pedal is a bit unruly but with some warmth, ideal for older, four-input Marshall amps, it has much more fuzz than the '69 Pedal and includes a Mid control for extra clarity and cut. Specifications subject to change at any given moment due to parts availability and due to whimsy.Reissue of the Fulltone 70 fuzz in a smaller (OCD-sized) housingMid knob provides extra clarity and cut16-gauge steel enclosureIdeal for older 4-input Marshall ampsTwo BC108C transistors, intentionally mismatched for harmonic content

MXR M-173 Classic 108 Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal $119.99 Guitarists of all styles, from Hendrix devotees to garage rockers and stoner-metal fanatics, will dig the familiar late-Sixties/early-Seventies crunch delivered by the MXR M-173 Classic 108 Fuzz. Dunlop has taken the guts of the BC-108 loaded Fuzz Face, placed them in a more pedalboard-friendly shape, and added the modern conveniences of a battery door, optional AC operation, and true bypass with LED. The M-173 pedal's Buffer switch eliminates the audible oscillation caused when some wah-wahs are placed in front of a Fuzz Face. The Classic 108 Fuzz Pedal comes in a heavy-duty Phase 100-sized box with a sweet hammer-tone turquoise finish.Pedalboard friendlyOptional AC operationTrue bypassLEDHeavy-duty casingHammer-tone turquoise finish

Mxr M-173 Classic 108 Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal $119.99 Guitarists of all styles, from Hendrix devotees to garage rockers and stoner-metal fanatics, will dig the familiar late-Sixties/early-Seventies crunch delivered by the MXR M-173 Classic 108 Fuzz. Dunlop has taken the guts of the BC-108 loaded Fuzz Face, placed them in a more pedalboard-friendly shape, and added the modern conveniences of a battery door, optional AC operation, and true bypass with LED. The M-173 pedal's Buffer switch eliminates the audible oscillation caused when some wah-wahs are placed in front of a Fuzz Face. The Classic 108 Fuzz Pedal comes in a heavy-duty Phase 100-sized box with a sweet hammer-tone turquoise finish.Pedalboard friendlyOptional AC operationTrue bypassLEDHeavy-duty casingHammer-tone turquoise finish

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