These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals just made it way easier to build a killer budget pedalboard – with pedals starting at only $20.79!

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Guitar pedals, the cause of and solution to all of a guitarist's problems. These fabulous oblong boxes allow your guitar tone to soar to great new heights, but many players fly too close to the sun and end up in financial ruin, with nothing to show for it except for a pile of Tube Screamer clones and an expensive Klon they are scared to stomp on. Well, luckily, companies such as Joyo, Donner, and Mooer exist, making affordable pedals that allow you to go crazy with effects without breaking the bank, and they're all cheaper than ever for Prime Day, with the cheapest option starting at just $20.79

Now, don't get us wrong, we love a premium pedal here at Guitar Player. Still, with technology coming on leaps and bounds in recent years, it's becoming easier to pick up a great-sounding pedal at an affordable price, as these epic Prime Day guitar deals prove. 

Amazon's Prime Day guitar deals have long been a fantastic time to pick up a bargain, whether you're looking for a cut-price laptop, an epic deal on a new Bluetooth speaker, or indeed a tasty saving on guitar-related gear. Below, we've listed a few of our favorite affordable guitar pedals from this year's Prime Day offering, but we also encourage you to take a look for yourself, as there are plenty of deals worth snapping up. 

Donner Yellow Fall
Donner Yellow Fall: was $39.99 now $29.99 at Amazon

A fully analog delay that's small enough to fit on any pedalboard for only $29.99? Yes please. Featuring warm repeats, a robust aluminum-alloy enclosure, and true bypass switching, this pedal is a steal at under $30!

Joyo Vintage Overdrive
Joyo Vintage Overdrive: was $34.99 now $27.99 at Amazon

The JOYO Vintage Overdrive is based on the iconic TS808 and uses the same RC4558 chip. Producing a rounded, smooth drive that is ideal for classic rock, this pedal sounds significantly better than its modest price tag would suggest. Save 20% at Amazon.

Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen
Save $59.40
Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen: was $99 now $39.60 at Guitar Center

If you’re looking for a super cheap pedal deal this Prime Day, then this Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen for less than half price is one of the best I've found. Combining a vintage fuzz tone with a high-octave sound, you can craft everything from Jack White-type lead guitar tones to nasty, ring-modulated sounds that will melt the face of anyone in the nearby vicinity.

Donner Mod Square II
Donner Mod Square II: at Amazon

Fancy a whopping 16 different modulation effects for only $39.99? That works out at under $3 an effect! If you want to explore the world of modulation and find your own sound, then the Donner Mod Square II is the stomp for you.

Dr. J Overdrive
Dr. J Overdrive: at Amazon

Joyo Overdrive: Was $59.99, now $47.99
Everyone needs a Tube Screamer-clone on their ‘board, and even at full price this Joyo Overdrive pedal is excellent value for money. Down to just $47.99 with a 20% reduction in the early Prime Day sale at Amazon, if you’re looking to fill a gap on your pedalboard or just get started building your first one, it’s a great option. Two sections give you a boost and an overdrive function, making it nice and versatile in use and essentially making it two pedals in one bright green enclosure.

TC Electronic Ditto+
Save $60
TC Electronic Ditto+: was $159 now $99 at Reverb

Looper pedals are a great way to both enhance your practice regimen and your live shows. The Ditto+ takes everything great about the original Ditto and adds the ability to save your loops to the pedal. This means you can build a locker of sounds that you can bring into your playing, or just use it to save those moments of inspiration at the tap of a foot.

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Daryl Robertson

First and foremost, I'm a guitar enthusiast – a fanatic, some might say. I'm a firm believer that most of the world's problems can be solved with a Gibson SG and a catastrophically loud amp. Before writing about guitars for a living as a Senior Deals Writer on Guitar Player, I worked in music retail for 7 years, giving advice on guitars, basses, drums, pianos, and PA systems. I also have a passion for live sound; I'm a fully qualified sound engineer with experience working in various venues in Scotland.