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An Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer effects pedal, taken on October 6, 2015.
Everything you need to know about fuzz, overdrive, distortion and boost pedals

By Dave Hunter Published

From subtle tube saturation to unapologetic sonic mayhem, here’s how boosters, fuzzes, overdrives and distortions create their signature guitar sounds

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Best looper pedals 2026: my top guitar loop stations for practice and live performance

By Matt McCracken last updated

Check out the top looper pedal choices, including the Boss RC-5, TC Electronic Ditto 2, and the Boss RC-600

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Best multi-effects pedals 2026: do-it-all multi-FX for all styles and budgets

By Matt McCracken last updated

Expand your guitar-playing horizons with these multi-fx options from Line 6, Kemper, Neural DSP and more

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Jake E. Lee
The mystery fuzz pedal that Jake E. Lee got from Paul Gilbert

By Phil Weller Published

The unbranded pedal is strange and unpredictable, and Lee likes it that way

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I’ve tracked down 9 professional-grade pedalboard essentials in the Amazon Big Spring Sale that will turn any messy bedroom 'board into a gig-ready rig from just $4.49

By Matt McCracken Published

The Amazon Spring Sale just gave guitarists the perfect opportunity to upgrade their pedalboards for less

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Portrait of a guitarist alongside a pedal board and numbers guitar effects pedals, taken on May 15, 2017.
Signal Chains: A Guide to Guitar Pedal Order

By Alex Lynham last updated

Get your guitar pedals in line with our expert tips

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Best pedalboard power supplies 2026: quiet and efficient power for your pedals

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

Say goodbye to unwanted hiss and ground loop hum as we hand-pick the best guitar pedal power supplies for every budget

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Best pedalboards 2026: budget-spanning 'boards to help you organize your effects

By Ross Holder last updated

Level up your rig and get the most out of your pedals with ‘boards from the likes of Pedaltrain, Boss, Temple Audio, Friedman, and more

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Best patch cables 2026: put your pedalboard in order

By Ross Holder last updated

My selection of the best patch leads to get your pedalboard tidy, including options from EBS, MXR, Ernie Ball, Mogami, and more

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Best reverb pedals 2026: embolden your guitar tone with my top-rated reverb pedals

By Connor Godfrey last updated

From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the best reverb pedals for guitar

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