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If you are just starting out playing electric guitar, you probably have no idea yet about all the different types of guitar pedals. You are probably also looking enviously at the pedalboards of guitarists on stage. There are so many pedals, each with its own sound, ease of use, and price range – where should you start?
Although the sound is largely determined by your fingers and your playing style, pedals certainly have a major influence as well. They allow you to shape your sound entirely to your liking and create a personal and unique guitar sound. Here, we inform you about distinct, unique effect pedals and explain how certain equipment works.
Many different guitar effects
Besides boost, overdrive, and fuzz, there are many different types of effects. You can make your guitar sound like a piano or an old synthesizer. There are pedals that allow you to create a room-filling and stereo sound. You have pedals that can be controlled via MIDI, allowing you to recall various presets. There are pedals that excel in one specific type of effect, and there are effect pedals that excel in multiple effects. We try to guide you through it a bit here so that you can make a good choice.
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