Distortion Effects
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DigiTech X-Series Metal Master Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $30.00 |
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Boss OS-2 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $20.00 |
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Boss SD-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal – used $21.99 |
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Boss DS-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $30.00 |
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VINTAGE 1975 MXR Distortion+ Script Logo Overdrive Effect Pedal (Ozzy/Husker Du) $276.62 |
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Danelectro T-Bone Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal DJ-2 $16.89 |
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Danelectro Fab Metal Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $17.89 |
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Boss DS-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $15.50 |
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Vox JSDSRB Refurbished Joe Satriani Satchurator Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $104.99 |
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Akai Drive 3 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal (Stomp Box) *WARRANTY* BRAND NEW! $145.99 |
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Akai Deluxe Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal (Stomp Box) *WARRANTY* BRAND NEW! $164.99 |
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TC Electronic NDR-1 Nova Drive Overdrive/Distortion Effects Pedal/ndr1-BRAND NEW $192.50 |
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ROGUE – Blues Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $13.78 |
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Vintage DeArmond Square Wave Distortion Generator Guitar Effect Pedal $92.00 |
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Electro-Harmonix Germanium 4 Big Muff Pi Overdrive and Distortion Guitar Effects $120.00 |
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Digitech DOD FX 550 Supra Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal FX550 $19.95 |
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Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal,NEW w/power supply $135.00 |
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Danelectro Fab Metal Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $15.00 |
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Radial Engineering Tonebone Classic Tube Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $109.99 |
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Ibanez DS7 Distortion Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal Stompbox $25.00 |
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Ibanez Jemini Steve Vai Distortion Effects Pedal PD-4684 $145.00 |
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Boss DS-1 Distortion Effect Pedal DS1 NEW $44.88 |
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Dunlop MXR DIST+ M104 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $35.00 |
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Roland BOSS DS-1 Distortion~Electric Guitar EFFECTS PEDAL~Near MIB! $19.99 |
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New Addrock Boostmaster Distortion Clean Boost Pedal Effect Rare Discontinued $279.00 |
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New Wampler Pedals Pinnacle Limited Deluxe Distortion Guitar Effects Made in USA $229.97 |
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New Wampler Pedals Brent Mason Hot Wired Overdrive Distortion Effects USA $275.97 |
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Cigarette Case / Metal Wallet – Arion SDI-1 Distortion Effects Pedal $12.99 |
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Daphon Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal – Metal Casing $33.53 |
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Tech 21 SansAmp Character Series Blonde V2 Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $169.00 |
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NEW T-REX TONEBUG TOTENSCHLAGER HI GAIN DISTORTION EFFECTS PEDAL FREE SHIP USA $69.00 |
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NEW Effect Pedal /MOOER BLADE Metal Distortion Pedal,True bypass $88.00 |
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Profession Guitar Effect Pedal Crunch Distortion Joyo JF-03 Bypass+DC 9V battery $37.89 |
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NEW Effect Pedal /MOOER CRUNCHER Distortion Pedal,True bypass $88.00 |
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Boss SD-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $25.00 |
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Boss DS-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $19.50 |
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NEW! Black Secret Distortion Pedal True bypass Excellent sound /Effect Pedal $88.00 |
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NEW! MOOER Hustle Drive Distortion Excellent Sound Effect Pedal/ True bypass $88.00 |
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Marshall Jackhammer Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $39.00 |
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Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal – Plus Free Cables $99.00 |
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Tech 21 SansAmp Character Series Blonde V2 Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal $169.00 |
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T Rex Tonebug Distortion Overdive Guitar Effects Pedal. High gain, no mud!!! $54.00 |
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Danelectro Fab Metal Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal $10.00 |
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Distortion/Overdrive Guitar Stompbox Effect Pedal – NEW $95.00 |
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BOSS MZ-2 DIGITAL METALIZER DISTORTION GUITAR EFFECTS PEDAL JAPAN MADE MZ2 $94.76 |
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Empress Effects multidrive overdrive/distortion/fuzz guitar pedal serial #316 $202.50 |
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Rat Distortion DIY Guitar Effect PCB RoTTeN $9.90 |
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TC Helicon Voicetone X1 Vocal Distortion and Megaphone Effects Pedal $129.00 |
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AmpTweaker TightRock Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal w. FREE CABLE! $199.95 |
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AmpTweaker TightMetal Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal w. FREE CABLE! $179.95 |
Guitar Effects – Distortion
A Distortion pedal functions by … well, by “distorting” the original sound wave. Some characteristics of a sound wave are a certain shape, a certain amplitude, and a certain frequency. A distortion pedal will distort some or all of these characteristics by electronic manipulation to achieve the desired distorted tone.
Typically distorted sound is “dirtier” than the original “clean” sound. If you’re playing “edgy music” … rock, hard rock, grunge, metal, things like that … you’re probably seeking a distorted sound.
While current distortion pedals manipulate the tone through solid-state electronics (most often — some pedals use tubes, but these are most effective in “overdrive” pedals), musicians in the pre-pedal world often used damaged equipment — amplifiers with bad or missing tubes, speakers cut with slits or tears, etc — to achieve a distorted sound!
A distortion pedal and a “fuzz” box are basically the same thing — both distort the original clean signal. The difference between the two is the degree and character of the distortion.
You probably do not need both a fuzz and a distortion pedal. But … depending on the style of music you’re seeking — you’ll find that one works better for you than the other. The only way to determine which is best for you is to take some time at your local music store and try several pedals.
Distorted guitar offers a thicker and heavier “base” — a single guitar can provide a solid backing for a tune. Distortion also leads to greater sustain and can feedback in a pleasing manner. Distortion is most commonly used for solo guitar … but is also effective when using power chords. However, fully voiced chords quite often lose their punch when distorted. Distortion can also be effective for bass guitar … although you will generally use a pedal specifically designed for a bass.
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Joey Robichaux operates Free Sheet Music Downloads, a leading source of free sheet music and guitar tablature since 1998. Free Sheet Music offers thousands of sheet music and tablature downloads, lessons, tips, and articles.
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