Effects & Guitar Pedals
Guitar effects pedals have become the default way guitarists and other musicians expand and enhance the sounds of their instruments. For new pedal users, this massive selection can be daunting, but just remember, the best part of buying pedals is experimenting with new and exciting sounds. Buy something, give it a shot, and if you want something different, you can always sell it on Reverb and buy something new.
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The most popular distortion effect pedals on Reverb
Distinguishing between overdrives, fuzzes, and distortions in the dirt box family can be murky territory with plenty of overlap, but honing in on what defines a distortion comes down to one rule of thumb: gain. From the classic design of the ProCo RAT to the single-knob destruction of the EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold to the expansive tone-sculpting capabilities of the Empress Heavy, a world of crushing tones is yours for the taking. See some of the most popular distortions in this guide.
Andy Martin's 6 Trailblazing Boutique Pedals That Shouldn't Be Ignored
Back when some of these initial demos took place 10 to 15 years ago, these pedals were complete trailblazers in the category—separating themselves from the simpler and more straightforward Boss and DOD pedals with features like oscillating fuzz and clean blend. In this video, Andy is going back through six of these excellent effects—all that were found for under $200—and showing off what they can still do today.
1999 Danelectro Hodad - Blue Sparkle w/Danelectro Vibrato | Reverb
The lipstick pickup was the brainchild of electric guitar innovator Nathan Daniel. He founded his own company, Danelectro, in 1947, manufacturing musical instrument amplifiers of his own innovative design. Two of his largest customers were Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward, for whom he produced amps that were cosmetically distinct from his own Danelectro amps. These were sold under those retailers' own brand names, Silvertone and Airline, respectively.
The Most Watched Gear on Reverb
When browsing music gear on Reverb, it's never long before you spot something you like. But unless you're ready to jump on a deal immediately, you may want an easy way to come back to it. See that heart or "Watch" box right there on the listing or within your search results? It's a simple and easy way to add an item to your Watch List—and find it quickly again later. What single pieces of gear do people love to see most on Reverb? Find out!
A Dual Reverb/Delay for Every Budget
Instead of sacrificing two board spots and shelling out for more than one unit, modern players are now presented with a variety of excellent combination stompbox options—but which one will work best for you? In this video, Andy Martin is taking us through five reverb/delay combo pedals at every budget and highlighting some of their best and most unique features.
Is a $1,000+ Delay Pedal Really Worth It?
In a sea of delay pedals that promise warmth and analog character, few deliver like the SIB Echodrive. This early-2000s sleeper hit from SIB Electronics doesn't just emulate the vibe of vintage gear—it lived it. Packing a real 12AX7 tube in its preamp stage and combining it with analog BBD delay lines, the Echodrive produces lush, blooming repeats with the kind of harmonic richness and soft clipping that gearheads now pay thousands to attain. But is it worth it?
5 Effects Pedals Every Bassist Needs
As a low-ender, pedalboards can be just as important as they are to a guitarist. We're digging into the five types of effects pedals that are most essential for every bass player to have on their board. While tuners, EQ, buffers, and other utility pedals are certainly important on any board, today we're just focusing on types of effects like compressors, dirt pedals (which include overdrive, distortion, and fuzz), octave, envelope filter, and chorus.
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Watch & Win on Reverb
Join the ranks of legends like Robert Smith, The Edge, and Kim Gordon by entering for your chance to win this coveted analog delay—complete with the original wooden box—in Reverb's Deluxe Memory Man Watch & Win Sweepstakes! Add select gear to your Reverb Watch List this month for your chance to win a '90s vintage Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man.
How to Use Big Muffs to Dial-In the Tone of Five Famous Guitarists
The Big Muff has long been one of the most ubiquitous fuzz boxes on pedalboards and in the gear market. Scores of iterations on the original circuit have been released over the decades, tweaked to suit a wide variety of different players and music styles. To help you find your own signature fuzz tone, we decided to show you how some of the pedal’s most famous fans carved out their biggest sounds with the help of a beastly Big Muff.
Which Boost is Best? Exploring 5 Types of Boost Pedal
If you're looking for a way to elevate, expand, and enhance the tone of your guitar rig, you should consider a boost pedal. The purpose of a boost is to increase the level of your guitar signal while adding less color or dirt than you'd get from an overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal.
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