Amplifiers & Effects covers amps and pedals that shape guitar tone, volume and expression for stage, studio and practice.
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All 283 topicsThe 12 most-searched of 283 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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Roland Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Roland amplifiers are popular with beginners for good reason: quality, versatility, and reliability. This guide covers amp types, budget considerations, common mistakes, and setup tips to help you cho...
The Best Evhs for the Money
No sales pitch — just where your money actually goes well across EVH guitars, and where you're paying for a name.
Line 6 M5 Effects for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Start with Line 6 M5 effects confidently. Understand signal flow, explore essential effects, and discover your personal sound gradually.
Chorus Pedal Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A chorus pedal splits your signal, delays a copy and varies its pitch to create a lush, doubled sound — here's how it works and how to use the controls effectively.
Attenuator Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Love a tube amp you can never turn up? Here's what an attenuator actually does, the main types, and how to use one without frying anything.
The Complete Guide to Peavey T 40
The Peavey T-40 stands as an iconic American bass guitar from the 1980s, representing solid construction and punchy tone at an affordable price.
The Complete Guide to Orange Guitar Pedal
Orange guitar pedals extend the brand's meticulous design philosophy to compact effects. Discover their sonic character, build quality, and why professional musicians choose them.
Roland Jupiter 8 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to the Roland Jupiter-8? This beginner guide demystifies the complex interface, helps you make beautiful sounds immediately, and encourages confident exploration of this legendary synthesiser.
The Complete Guide to Bass Guitar Octave Pedal
A bass guitar octave pedal generates synthesised harmonics one or two octaves above or below your played pitch, creating rich, complex bass textures in real time. Perfect for adding power and texture...
The Complete Guide to Guitar Effect Delay
The guitar effect delay is one of the most expressive effects available to guitarists. This guide explores how delay works, practical applications across genres and how to master this versatile effect...
The Complete Guide to Octave Effect Pedal
An octave effect pedal instantly transforms your guitar tone by generating pitches an octave or more above or below your playing. Learn what makes them tick and how to choose the right one.
Strymon Delay Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Strymon delay pedals represent premium sound quality and sophisticated features. This buying guide helps you navigate the lineup, understand what justifies the premium cost, and choose the model match...
Marshall Acoustic Amps for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Thinking about buying your first Marshall acoustic amplifier? If you've been playing acoustic guitar unplugged and want to step up to amplification, you might feel a bit uncertain about what to look f...
Positive Grid for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to guitar and handed a Positive Grid amp? Here's exactly what to focus on for your first session, and the beginner mistakes worth avoiding.
The Complete Guide to Peavey Speakers
Peavey speakers deliver professional-grade amplification with proven durability and reliability, trusted by touring musicians and studios worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Rackmount Synth
Rackmount synthesizers deliver powerful sound design in a compact format ideal for professional studios and touring rigs seeking integrated synthesis without keyboard space requirements.
Roland Samplers: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A buyer's guide to Roland samplers—from affordable SP-404 to production workstations. Understand workflow, storage, and what each model is built for.
Common Line 6 Helix Mistakes to Avoid
The honest list of mistakes most Helix owners make at least once, and the simple habits that avoid every one of them.
A Guide to Strymon Timeline Pedal
The Strymon Timeline is a professional digital delay with twelve algorithms, 200 presets, stereo I/O and deep MIDI integration. This guide covers what each feature means.
Go Keys Roland for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Roland Go Keys is perfect for keyboard beginners—portable, intuitive, and genuinely fun. This guide walks you through getting started and building good habits.
The Ultimate Guide to Evh Guitars
EVH guitars exist because one guitarist got tired of asking other companies to build what he wanted. Here's how Eddie Van Halen's design became a production line.
Positive Grid: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Spark 2 or Spark MINI? Do you need BIAS software as well? Here's exactly what to check before buying Positive Grid gear.
Earthquaker Devices Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Premium pedals confuse beginners, but Earthquaker Devices offers intuitive, inspiring effects. This guide shows which models to buy first and why quality matters.
Tc Electronic Delay for Beginners: A Complete Guide
TC Electronic delay pedals offer sophisticated effects with beginner-friendly operation. Our guide covers how delay works, setup, first steps, and creative sound design.
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 283 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 Classic 20 Head
- 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
