Amplifiers & Effects covers amps and pedals that shape guitar tone, volume and expression for stage, studio and practice.
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Inside Amplifiers & Effects
All 282 topicsThe 12 most-searched of 282 topics. The full index is at the foot of the page.
Reverb
Essential reverb effects for adding depth, space and atmosphere to guitar, vocals and production.
6 topics
Electro Harmonix
Distinctive effects pedals and processors for players who want character, flexibility and creative control.
1 topic
Blackstar
Versatile Blackstar amps and gear for practice, rehearsal, recording and live use.
Marshall Amplifiers
Versatile guitar amplification with classic tone, practical formats and dependable performance for UK players.
Guitar Amp
Browse a guitar amp for practice, rehearsal and stage-ready tone with the power and feel you need.
7 topics
Digital Audio Workstation
Digital audio workstations provide the core software for recording, editing, mixing and producing modern music.
Tube Guitar
Valve-voiced guitar gear focused on warmth, responsiveness and classic dynamics for players who want a traditional tonal...
Cables Speaker
Speaker cables carry amplifier power to cabinets safely and reliably in guitar and bass rigs.
Guitar Pedal
Effects pedals for adding drive, ambience and tonal variety to your guitar sound in practice, recording and live perform...
18 topics
Bd 2 Boss
A responsive overdrive pedal for blues, rock and touch-sensitive pedalboard tones.
Looper Pedal
A looper pedal helps guitarists build layered parts for practice, composition and live solo performances.
2 topics
Pedal Power
Pedal power keeps effects running reliably, quietly and neatly with stable current for modern guitar and bass rigs.
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Line 6 Company Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From the AxSys 212 to Helix, here's how one company convinced guitarists that an amp doesn't need to be a heavy wooden box in the corner.
Tuner Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a tuner pedal comes down to accuracy level, display readability and bypass type. From the Boss TU-3 to the TC Electronic Polytune 3 to the Peterson Stomp Classic — here is the buying breakdow...
Guitar Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A guitar pedal is simpler than it seems. Learn how to plug it in, understand one control at a time, and discover your sound.
Common Line 6 Hx Stomp Mistakes to Avoid
Most HX Stomp problems come from the same short list: output mode wrong for the destination, input gain too high, snapshots not used. Here is what to watch for.
Common Evh Mistakes to Avoid
The mistakes that trip people up most often around EVH guitars, from hardware assumptions to tremolo setup order.
Everything You Need to Know About Vox Ac30
From its AC15 roots to the Top Boost circuit that defined its chime, here’s the full story of the amp behind some of Britain’s most famous guitar tones.
The Best Tuner Pedals for the Money
The best-value tuner pedal is the one that matches your setup: accuracy level, display readability and board space. Here are the recommendations at each price point.
Boss Drum Album for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A BOSS drum machine is faster to set up than most people expect — this guide covers the connection, the pattern selection, the recording workflow and what to do once the drums are down.
Boss Katana 50: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Boss Katana 50 now covers three generations. Here's exactly what to check before you buy, new or used.
Modelling Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A modelling amp gives a beginner access to dozens of classic amp sounds, built-in effects and silent practice — all in one unit. Here is everything you need to know.
Line 6 Helix: A Complete Buyer's Guide
How to work out which Line 6 Helix actually suits your rig, from a full floorboard to software-only recording.
Tonex Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Most players have their Tonex Pedal making sound within twenty minutes. Here's how to get set up properly and get the most from it quickly.
Common Powered Amps Mistakes to Avoid
Most damaged amps didn't fail from bad luck — a handful of avoidable habits, and the straightforward fix for each one.
Guitar Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A first guitar amp does not need to be complicated. Here is what you actually need to know — types, controls, wattage and how to get a decent sound from the start.
Blues Junior Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first valve amp doesn't need to be intimidating. Here's exactly how to set it up, dial in a first tone, and avoid the early mistakes.
Common Keeley Mistakes to Avoid
The avoidable slip-ups, from feeding a pedal the wrong voltage to judging a Blend control after thirty seconds.
Roland Cloud: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Signing up is easy. Signing up for the right tier, without paying for instruments you'll never open, takes a bit more thought. Here's the honest checklist.
Common Modelling Amp Mistakes to Avoid
Modelling amps are incredibly capable, but a handful of consistent mistakes leave players frustrated rather than inspired. Here is what to watch out for.
The Best Positive Grids for the Money
Spark 2, Spark MINI or BIAS software — here's which Positive Grid product is actually worth your money, and why.
The Best Expression Pedals for the Money
Boss EV-30 for versatility, Mission EP-1 for premium boards, Dunlop DVP4 for space-saving — here are the expression pedals worth buying.
Eq Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
EQ turns vague tonal descriptions — muddy, thin, harsh — into adjustable numbers. This guide explains what those numbers mean and how to use them practically.
The Ultimate Guide to Fuzz Pedal
Fuzz is not just a louder overdrive — it's a different effect category with a rich history and genuine variety. Here's how it works and where it came from.
Common Amp Head Mistakes to Avoid
There are costly mistakes that players make with amp heads — from running without a cabinet to ignoring impedance. This guide covers the most avoidable errors and how to prevent them.
Overdrive Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Do you actually need an overdrive pedal yet? Here is what it does, when it earns its place on the board and where to start if you decide you want one.
Shape your sound with the right rig
Amplifiers & Effects is where guitar tone comes to life. From compact practice amps to stage-ready stacks and essential pedals, this category covers the gear that helps players control volume, texture and character.
From clean tone to driven edge
Amplifiers & Effects lets you move from transparent clean sounds to warm overdrive, sustain, ambience and modulation. The right combination can support everything from home practice to rehearsal, recording and live performance.
For electric and amplified acoustic players
Amplifiers & Effects is useful across many guitar setups, not just electric instruments. Acoustic players can also benefit from amplification and processing that preserve detail while giving extra projection on stage or in larger rooms.
Essential for modern musicians
Whether you are refining a signature tone or simply need reliable volume and control, Amplifiers & Effects is central to a flexible guitar rig. It remains one of the most important parts of a player’s setup.
All 282 topics in Amplifiers & Effects
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- Battery Powered Amp
- Bd 2 Boss
- Blackstar
- Blackstar Amplifiers
- Blackstar Amps
- Blackstar Guitar Amp
- Blackstar St James
- Boost Pedal
- Boss Dd 500
- Boss Dd 500 Delay
- Boss Drum Album
- Boss Effect Pedal
- Boss Flanger Bf 3
- Boss Gt 10 Effects
- Boss Guitar Amp
- Boss Guitar Multi Effects
- Boss Gx 100
- Boss IR 200
- Boss Katana 50
- Boss Loopers
- Boss Multi Effects
- Boss Multi Pedal
- Boss Overdrive
- Boss Pedal
- Boss Tr 2 Tremolo
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- DAC Audio
- Daisy Chain Cable
- Daisy Guitar
- Delay Boss
- Delay Pedal
- Delay Strymon
- Digital Amp
- Digital Audio Tape Players
- Digital Audio Tape Recorders
- Digital Audio Workstation
- Digital Consoles
- Digital Electronic Drum
- Digital to Analogue Converters
- Digitech
- Digitech Pedal
- Distortion
- Distortion Pedal
- Drive Pedal
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- Marshall 1987
- Marshall 1987 Amp
- Marshall Acoustic Amps
- Marshall Amp
- Marshall Amplifiers
- Marshall Cabinets
- Marshall Class 5
- Marshall Class Five
- Marshall Effects Pedal
- Marshall Guitar Amp
- Marshall Guitar Effects
- Marshall Head
- Marshall Mg 30 Fx
- Marshall Studios
- Mesa Boogie Guitar Amp
- MIDI Cable
- Mini Guitar Amp
- Modelling Amp
- Modulation Guitar Effects
- Modulation Pedal
- Mono Case Guitar
- Multi Effect Guitar
- Multi Effects Pedal
- Multi Track Recorders
- Mxr EQ Ten Band
- Mxr Guitar Effects
- Mxr Pedal
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- Patch Cables
- Peavey Amplifiers
- Peavey Amps
- Peavey Evh
- Peavey Guitar
- Peavey Guitar Amp
- Peavey Speakers
- Peavey T 40
- Peavey Vintage 30
- Pedal Board
- Pedal Chorus Boss
- Pedal Compressor Boss
- Pedal Mxr Delay
- Pedal Power
- Pedal Power Supply
- Pedal Riser
- Pedal Wah Vox
- Pedalboard
- Pedalboard Case
- Pedalboard Power Supply
- Phaser Pedal
- Pitch Shifter Effect Pedal
- Pitch Shifter Pedal
- Positive Grid
- Positive Grid Guitar Amp
- Power Amp
- Power Attenuators
- Power Chords for Guitar
- Power Speakers
- Power Supply 9v
- Powered Amplifiers
- Powered Amps
- Powered Monitors
- Practice Amp
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- Solid State Amp
- Solid State Logic Console
- Solid State Logic Desk
- Solid State Logic Interface
- Solid State Logic Mixer
- Solid State Logic Plugins
- Source Audio Pedal
- Spring Reverb Pedal
- Strymon
- Strymon Deco
- Strymon Effects
- Strymon Guitar Effects
- Strymon Pedal
- Strymon Timeline
- Strymon Timeline Pedal
- Supro Amplifiers
- Supro Amps
- Supro Guitar Amp
- Synth Keyboards
- Synth Pedal
- Synth Rack
