Mini Guitar Pedals Are the Perfect Way to Keep Your Board Compact
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional musician, you’re probably one of the many guitarists wishing that their pedalboard was lighter and easier to travel with.
Thankfully, major pedal manufacturers like Ibanez and MXR have started to produce their most popular pedals in a smaller size. In some cases, like the Ibanez Mini Tube Screamer, these wee pedals are even cheaper than their original counterparts.
I know what you may be thinking: can the mini pedal really be as good as the full-size version? When it comes to the tone and build quality of a guitar pedal, I'm here to tell you that size doesn’t matter. In 2021, there is no need to have a full-sized pedal when you can pick up the miniature version instead. With these affordable mini pedals, you’ll save space on your pedalboard and, often, money in your pocket.
MXR’s Timmy Overdrive is modeled after the independent pedal-maker Paul Cochrane’s handmade Timmy pedal and captures all of the sensitivity of a transparent overdrive in a small enclosure. Its three-way toggle switch alters the sound of the pedal: the middle position is a high headroom setting, the right position is a more compressed sound, and the left has light compression and a bit of grit. With volume, gain, treble, and bass knobs, the Timmy allows you to dial in a subtle overdrive that will give you just enough crunch.
Based off of Ibanez’s TS9 Tube Screamer, the miniature version of the pedal offers the same mid-range boost as its full-size counterpart. This pedal will give you the push you need to cut the mix and to be heard above your bandmates when you’re taking a solo or playing some lead guitar lines.
