Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Effects and Pedals
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Chase Bliss Audio Habit
3 available from $433.05The Chase Bliss Habit is a delay and looper unlike any other. A "musical sketchpad," you can set it to constantly record your playing for up to three minutes—and then the notes, glitches, and passages from this recorded memory become a pseudo-random second voice you play along with. It's the type of inventive effect that only Chase Bliss could make, one with which new genres and subgenres of music could be created. - 2
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
6 available from $459The Microcosm is a wondrous machine, a next-level sampling and delay multi-effect built for experimentation. Cut up your signal into granular pieces, tweak and stretch them into unique microloops, and then build up sequences and textures that are only possible through the Microcosm. A perpetual best-seller, you'll have to explore with your own to fully grasp what all the fuss is about. - 3
EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker
74 available from $84The Special Cranker will keep all of your amp's natural character, but heighten it with more gain and dirt—the type of saturation you'd hear if your amp had an extra, overloaded preamp tube. Revisiting the one-knob Speaker Cranker, EQD has added a few new frills and tonal flavors in this new design. - 4
Keeley Moon Op Amp Fuzz
2 available from $119 - 5
Digitech Drop
5 available from $245The DigiTech Drop does just what its name implies: it helps you drop your tuning down from one semitone all the way to a full suboctave with the simple twist of a knob. Use it to simply drop-tune your guitar or flip the Momentary/Latch switch for a swarm of trilling pitch-dips - the Drop is good for the simplest of uses or to create unique modulation effects with literally the flick of a switch. - 6
ProCo RAT 2 Distortion
92 available from $50The ProCo RAT ranks as one of the most widely used distortion pedals ever, a favorite of such disparate musicians as Jonny Greenwood, Nels Cline, Kurt Cobain and John Scofield. The ProCo RAT 2 emerged in 1988 and continues to be a popular pedalboard staple for both guitarists and bass players with its characteristic jagged gristle, courtesy of the legendary LM308 chip. - 7
Keeley Compressor Plus Compressor / Sustainer / Expander
104 available from $112.95Bringing together the familiar thick, even tone loved by chicken-pickin' and funk players with new, streamlined controls that dial in even more possibilities, the Keeley Compressor Plus infuses one of the company's staple effects with even more power for silky-smooth tone. A compressor complemented with an expander and sustainer, the new Release switch lets you toggle between single-coil and humbucker modes for tailor-made punch with nuanced Tone and Blend knobs which retain highs and sculpt peaks with ease. A do-it-all compressor for any style of play. - 8
Line 6 HX Stomp Multi-Effect and Amp Modeler
49 available from $495The Line 6 HX Stomp brings the power of Line 6's much-celebrated Helix line to a smaller, more affordable format. This mutli-effect gives you a robust library of amp and cab models and effects, all of which can be tweaked and combined in virtually limitless ways. If you've been looking for a way to wade into the waters of digital modeling, the HX Stomp is a fantastic option. Line 6 also produces the HX Effects, which provides just the effects library without the amp simluations. - 9
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
197 available from $70For just a touch of dirt and push, the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver has been a perennial favorite for both bedroom players and celebrities such as John Mayer and Brad Paisley. Falling somewhere between your amp's natural clean tone and the mid-soaked scream of an Ibanez TS-9, the Blues Driver hits the sweet spot of articulation and grit. - 10
Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
52 available from $60Sporting separate modes for chromatic or guitar/bass-specific tuning, a High Brightness setting for the clearest readings and the same precision 21-segment LED display as its predecessor, the Boss TU-3 is an industry standard in tuning pedals. No matter what genre you play, every guitarist needs a reliable tuner, and the TU-3 is one of the best on the market. - 11
Boss DS-1 Distortion
200 available from $45Arguably the most popular distortion pedal of all time, the ubiquitous Boss DS-1 is bulletproof, classic and affordable. Nearly every guitarist has had (or should have) at least one on his/her board at some point. Steve Vai even had two - one at the front of his chain and one at the end. - 12
Strymon Iridium Amp & IR Cab Simulator
194 available from $310 - 13
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Small Signal Shredder Overdrive
223 available from $75Though modeled off of Ibanez's classic Tube Screamer, the EQD Plumes is not merely a clone. Instead of using an IC op-amp in the circuit, EQD replaces it with what it calls a "low-noise JFET op-amp for a more robust and precise signal, with a significantly lower noise floor." So whether you crank it or use the pedal at more modest gain levels, you’ll keep extraneous noise to a minimum. A 3-way toggle lets you choose between clipping options for either a more compressed or more transparent sound. While the Tone knob lets you add bass or high-end without losing mids. - 14
Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby Standard Wah
378 available from $45When it comes to wah, the Dunlop Cry Baby is one of the founding fathers. Rugged, classic and reliable, the Cry Baby Wah can add instant emotion, funk or sensuality to anything you play. Stomp on it for the first time and say goodbye to the next couple hours with a smile on your face. - 15
Strymon Big Sky Reverb
135 available from $393.65The Strymon Big Sky Reverb is one of the most comprehensive reverb pedals currently produced, including 12 different types of reverb with both classic and experimental sounds. With adjustable parameters to shape the presets, the pedal allows a nearly infinite array of reverb modeling. - 16
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
137 available from $88.99The GE-7 is a versatile seven-band equalizer with bands ranging from 100Hz to 6.4kHz and a boost or cut of 15dB for each band. The wide range of parameters allows for precise control over your sound and the ability to muffle unwanted feedback from other effects in your loop. - 17
MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay
274 available from $90Whether you're new to the world of delay or an old pro in need of a no-nonsense workhorse, the MXR M-169 Carbon Copy is a great choice when choosing an analog delay pedal. Just ask the thousands of players who've kept the MXR Carbon Copy on their board for years. - 18
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer Reissue
145 available from $70Before there was a Klon, before there was an explosion of boutique overdrives, there was the Ibanez Tube Screamer. Its subtle, mid-boosted sound changed the way guitarists thought about their place in the sonic spectrum and spurred a wave of imitators. Today, it remains one of the most popular and borderline requisite items on any pedalboard. - 19
JHS Morning Glory V4
159 available from $150Featuring double the headroom as the previous model, a new boost mode incorporated into the gain toggle and a tap switch input for essentially serving up two pedals in one on the fly, the JHS Morning Glory V4 brings even more gain-laden sparkly goodness than ever before. Still able to dial in that perfect transparent overdrive in a wide range of gain from bluesy warmth to screaming breakup, this flagship of JHS retains its place as the centerpiece firework on any board. - 20
TC Electronic Ditto Looper
41 available from $80The TC Electronic Ditto Looper is the perfect entry point for players looking to break into the world of looping. Whether at a gig or practicing in your bedroom, the Ditto Looper is a great way to build your own backing tracks and unlock a new galaxy of writing and playing for guitar or any other instrument. - 21
Strymon Flint Tremolo and Reverb
98 available from $260The Strymon Flint harnesses the full power of the company's formidable SHARC DSP technology to capture classic reverb and tremolo tones. Capable of operating the reverb and tremolo independently or in tandem, each effect features a three-way switch for selecting unique vintage tones ('60s, '70s, and '80s for reverb, '61 Harmonic, '63 Power Tube, and '65 Photo for tremolo) for the perfect avenue to nailing surf rock tones, putting a psychedelic edge to your sound, or crafting post-rock soundscapes. - 22
Strymon Timeline Delay
205 available from $325The Strymon Timeline Delay pedal is more of a workstation than a traditional pedal, providing the sort of granular control and processing power that's more commonly found in studios than on home pedalboards. Normally sold only direct from Strymon brand new, mint used specimens pop up frequently on Reverb, and sell quickly. Grab a Strymon Timeline while you can and check back to see the latest deals. - 23
Strymon El Capistan
164 available from $210The Strymon El Capistan is a digital tape echo delay, with incredibly precise modeling that includes fixed, single or multiple head machines and three different modes. There's even a control for Tape Age! This is as close as you'll get without buying a high maintenance, expensive vintage tape machine. - 24
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
131 available from $40Debuting in 1981, the Boss SD-1 is the second longest running Boss pedal and a pioneer in the world of compact overdrives. Even today, people still use it as an alternative to a Tube Screamer. Why pay $200 for a boutique overdrive when you can dial in the right amount of crunch and dirt for less with time-tested, original overdrive circuitry? - 25
TC Electronic Polytune 3 Polyphonic Tuner Pedal
6 available from $89Offering the same fan-favorite polyphonic, chromatic, strobe, and alternate tunings modes as its predecessor with the addition of a might Bonafide Buffer to preserve your tone, the TC Electronic Polytune 3 Polyphonic Tuner Pedal is an essential presence on any pedalboard. The 109-LED display gets you clear readings whether you're on a dark stage or sitting in your bedroom, and the diehard design ensures years of use. A must-have effect. - 26
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus
84 available from $100The master pedalboard would just be a rack of metal and circuits without the juice to back it up, and the Pedal Power 2 Plus is the ultimate in power supplies. The unit features eight completely independent 9v outputs, two outputs with adjustable voltage sag to capture the vintage "dying battery" sound, and is capable of powering all ASA, PCA, Line 6 Stompbox Modelers and ToneCore pedals, and twin Boss pedals. - 27
Boss RC-1 Loop Station
145 available from $79Featuring up to twelve minutes of recording time, three separate loop modes and a 24-segment LED Loop Indicator, the Boss RC-1 Loop Station is a looping powerhouse in a compact pedal. Streamlined in design and easy to use, this pedal is a great introduction to looping or the perfect unit for more advanced musicians looking to save pedalboard space. - 28
Line 6 DL4 MkII
17 available from $280The original DL4 spawned whole bands and genres. The new DL4 might just do the same. There's still everything everyone loved about the original. But this time, there's 15 new delays, a "secret" menu of reverbs, and much longer looping times: 240 seconds with internal memory, hours with a microSD card. And the MkII is now smaller and more rugged than its predecessor. - 29
Chase Bliss Audio MOOD
48 available from $325The Mood is the result of a collaboration between Chase Bliss, Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and the Belgium-based Drolo. Its two channels of delays and looping options allow you to stretch, twist, freeze, and otherwise manipulate your audio in myriad ways. - 30
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
169 available from $57For those playing the high gain game or struggling with noisy vintage single coils, the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor should be a must-have. This stalwart has been helping players stay defined and hiss-free at high volumes since 1987 and remains a favorite among the metal community. - 31
Fart Pedal The Fart Pedal
4 available from $289 - 32
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Polyphonic Pitch Shift
134 available from $139A pitch shifter with a range of +/- three octaves, an eleven-setting Shift knob and three modes for up, down or tandem shifting, the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork is a compact pedal with a lot of power under the hood. Built to maximize pedalboard space and intuitive to use, this is an excellent effect for adding an extra edge to your sound or as a step-up in your pitch shifter. - 33
Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff Pi Reissue Fuzz
124 available from $67.95Built in the image of the coveted late '70s models made famous on the Smashing Pumpkins' enormous album Siamese Dream, the Electro-Harmonix Op Amp Big Muff Reissue Fuzz summons iconic '90s snarl in a compact chassis. Renowned for its enormous, biting presence thanks to the presence of op-amps instead of transistors and three gain stages instead of four, this much-demanded Big Muff is a fast, affordable avenue to the vicious tone of a company classic. - 34
MXR M101 Phase 90
186 available from $49.99The MXR Phase 90 has been a pedalboard staple since the mid-1970s. Since its introduction, this classic stompbox has remained relatively unchanged with just a single knob to control the speed of the phase shifting. When on a lower setting, the sound moves slower for broader sonic swells, while higher speeds offer more warbly motion. Whether you're chasing that Van Halen tone, trying to funk up your cleans or just experimenting, the single-knob Phase 90 is a proven place to enter the world of phase shifters. - 35
Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb
111 available from $120Packing 11 variations on a staple effect into a single pedal that range from traditional Room and Plate to Echo and Trem to an infinity mode and polyphonic three-dimensional tone, the Electro-Harmonix Oceans 11 Reverb offers decades of sound and streamlined functionality. Built in the image of its successful predecessor the Canyon Delay, the Oceans 11 gives you three easy controls for tone, time, and effect level for control over sounds from vintage resonance to infinite swells with an internal reverb tails switch and mode button that unlocks secret functionality in each setting. - 36
Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus
99 available from $175.99Bringing familiar elements of the original CE-2 like a two-knob layout for rate and depth and lush, analog chorus with a few new tricks like an added stereo mode and variable chorus depth, the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus takes the best bits of a classic pedal and dolls them up with modern boutique versatility. A flick of a switch also allows players to summon the circuit of the CE-1 chorus pedal of the late '70s. Part of the Waza Craft series reimagining the favorite pedals of the company from yesteryear, the CE-2W's dual mono/stereo nature makes it an attractive option for the discerning audiophile while the build and features make it a great choice for anyone who wants organic, room-filling chorus. - 37
DigiTech Whammy 5 Pitch Shift Pedal
50 available from $145.60Now in it's fifth generation, DigiTech's whammy pedal allows easy pitch bending over notes or entire chords. Countless players have used various Whammys over the years including Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood, and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell. - 38
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
357 available from $62As one of the longest running Boss pedals, the CS-3 Compression Sustainer remains a staple on thousands of pedalboards, providing all the crunch and squish you could ask for with typical Boss reliability and none of the noise associated with older compressors. If you're just getting into the compression game, there's no better place to start than the Boss CS-3 Compression pedal. - 39
Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper Pedal
141 available from $109.95The Electro-Harmonix Canyon Delay & Looper Pedal is a marvel of size, packing a world of digital delay styles and features into a chassis that fits on the palm of your hand. Laid out with an intuitive four-knob design of delay, feedback and effect level, the fourth knob allows you to select from 11 modes ranging from the analog presence of a Memory Man emulation to a freezing Sample and Hold mode. As if that weren't enough, the Canyon contains a 62 second looper, tails switch, and unprecedented tap tempo divide for one of the most versatile delays in this price range. - 40
Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
14 available from $180Sporting a streamlined three-knob interface with highly reactive parameters to your playing that retain the natural sound of your guitar with a velvety clipping profile, the Greer Lightspeed Organic Overdrive infuses a rig with rich tonality that sounds like an extension of the existing setup. Built to provide a low- to mid-gain oompf to your sound with the added option of functioning as a completely transparent boost, this effect is a vied-for staple on a blues, country, or rock pedalboard. - 41
CIOKS DC7 Power Supply
19 available from $165 - 42
Electro-Harmonix Freeze Sound Retainer
95 available from $121.89Any note or chord played through the Electro-Harmonix Freeze can be elongated and sustained for an infinite amount of time. This pedal is a great companion for any solo artist, and adds a complex set of tones to fill in the space in a band settings. - 43
Keeley Caverns Reverb / Delay V2
93 available from $159.99Combining a wide spread of reverb options with the delay circuitry from the company's Magnetic Echo, the Keeley Caverns V2 provides a versatile delay/reverb combo in a package that saves both board space and funds.
- Reverb Modes: Spring ('60s blackface amp w/ tremolo), Modulation (big presence w/ touch of chorus), Shimmer (trails with octave up voicing
- Delay Modes: Standard, Light, Deep
- Controls: Dual Blend knobs, Decay, Rate, Repeats, Warmth, Time
- Other Features: Top-mounted jacks, True Bypass or Trails operation
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Peterson StroboStomp HD
37 available from $139 - 45
MXR M290 Phase 95 Mini Phaser Pedal
143 available from $65The MXR Phase 95 is a mini phaser pedal that squeezes the sound and function of the Phase 45 and Phase 90 into a compact enclosure -- about half the size of a standard MXR pedal. Flip between two-stage Phase 45 and four-stage Phase 90 modes to set the overall intensity, dial in your speed with a single knob, and then flip between modern and vintage "Script" modes, switching feedback out of the circuit in the latter mode for a more subtle, high-headroom sound. If you're in need of a wide range of swirling, swooshing phase sounds but don't quite have the space on your board for multiple phasers, take a long hard look at the Phase 95. - 46
Wampler Tumnus Overdrive Pedal
87 available from $118.44Conceived with an easy-to-use three-knob interface, ultra-compact chassis for saving pedalboard space, and fine-tuned overdrive circuit designed to give mythical tone, the Wampler Tumnus Overdrive Pedal captures one of the most beloved sound the guitar world in the smallest of packages. Providing an immensely organic break-up reminiscent of classic tweed amps, the Tumnus easily holds down the fort on its own, but also plays nicely when stacked with existing overdrive or boosts as an additional tool in your sonic arsenal. Whether you're looking for a new workhorse or just want to augment your current setup, this tiny titan's fierce character is a welcome addition to any set-up. - 47
Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
180 available from $75Since its debut in 1989, the Boss CH-1 has been heard on countless hit records. Level, EQ, Rate and Depth knobs feed into a stereo output to create the classic clean swirls that have become standard at this point. Turn it all the way up for a vibe feel, or keep it turned down for subtle thickening. - 48
Line 6 Helix Floor Multi-Effect and Amp Modeler
24 available from $1,232.88The Helix Multi-Effects guitar pedal from Line 6 strives to be the powerful, streamlined effects solution for professional players looking for the top of the line in authentic sound and feel on stage. Not only is the Helix a powerful multi-effect unit in its own right, it's also an impressive guitar systems controller that allows players to easily interface their external effects and make it feel like they're all part of the same unit. Its dual DSP engine also lets players accurately recreate the dynamics of tube amps to further personalize their rig setup. Intuitive, powerful, and sleek, the Helix is a solid controller for guitarists that spend lots of time touring or in the studio. - 49
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
81 available from $98Since its launch in 1986, the Boss DD-3 has remained the go-to digital delay for players - both bedroom and pro - looking for something reliable, easy to use and familiar. If you're looking to go digital, there's no better place to start. - 50
DVP4 Volume X Mini Pedal
111 available from $100With an auxiliary input to take control of volume and expression control, a low friction band drive for the smoothest swells, and one of the smallest chassis designs for a volume pedal currently on the market, the Dunlop DVP4 Volume X Mini shrinks a staple effect down to the most convenient size. Ideal for the overcrowded pedalboard, this is also an ideal route for those with a smaller footprint. - 51
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
162 available from $57.99The Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini combines the all-time classic tone of the Tube Screamer with convenience of a bite-sized stompbox. For decades players like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Trey Anastasio have built their overdriven sound on the Tube Screamer circuit, and the Mini delivers that exact growl and bite in a format that will fit into any board. Add one to your rig and see what generations of guitarists have relied on pedals like the TS-9 and TS-808 to bring out the very best flavor of their guitars and amps. - 52
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
166 available from $215Strymon currently only sells direct through their site. But for used (often mint) Strymon pedals, Reverb is a top destination, though listings often sell quickly. The Strymon blueSky Reverberator, which aims to digitally perfect three simple modes of reverb, is one of their most popular pedals. Grab a Strymon blueSky while you can... - 53
Xotic EP Booster
119 available from $75An Xotic EP Booster added to your effects chain is like ripping a wet blanket off of your tone. This little transparent FET preamp naturally enhances the sound of your guitar and amp with a drive that replicates the pre-amp on a vintage Echoplex tape delay. - 54
MXR M108S Ten Band EQ
93 available from $109.99Crafted with 10 carefully-selected frequencies and a towering +/-12dB boost and cut range for each channel, the MXR M108S Ten Band EQ gives you the juice to drive your sound and the tools to sculpt it in one package. The roughneck aluminum chassis and LED sliders with separate gain/volume controls house a versatile effect that easily rids your rig of unwanted frequencies and feedback while smoothing out your tone. A two-in-one boost/EQ that lasts for years. - 55
Line 6 POD GO Multi-Effect and Amp Modeler
107 available from $390 - 56
Boss RE-202 Space Echo
17 available from $399.99The best Space Echo you can buy today, or maybe ever. It's a full-on digital replication of the RE-201, with today's tech matching the beloved sounds of motor variations, tape speed tonal changes, and all the analog-mechanical oddness we love about the original. It also goes beyond the 201 with controls like selectable tape age, Wow & Flutter, stereo I/O, preset memory, and more. - 57
Boss RV-6 Reverb
65 available from $105Building on the legacy of Boss's reverb line, the RV-6 packs a host of new features such as new studio quality reverb algorithms plus eight separate modes including Shimmer and Delay+Reverb, and Dynamic for automated depth attenuation. Impressively modern but able to summon reverb sounds across the wide universe of genres and decades, the RV-6 is an excellent upgrade for the Boss enthusiast or the perfect entry point for newcomers. - 58
Boss OC-5 Octave
11 available from $142.95 - 59
Truetone 1 SPOT Pro CS12 Isolated Pedalboard Power Supply
41 available from $156.99The Truetone 1 SPOT Pro CS12 pedalboard power supply features 12 isolated outputs with a range of available voltages and currents, offering up clean, quiet power for almost any combination of pedals. In addition to standard 9V outputs, the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 gives you four outputs switchable between 9V and 12V via dip switches on the bottom panel, 18V outputs for higher voltage pedals, and even an output variable from 4V to 9V to give you the effect of a drained battery that sounds great with a number of fuzz pedals. Packaged with all the cables and converter plugs you'll need, plus mounting brackets for the popular Pedaltrain boards, the 1 SPOT Pro CS12 is the top-notch solution you want for your pro pedalboard. - 60
Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Transparent Overdrive
89 available from $140Sporting the same transparent circuit with expanded controls like a nuanced three-band EQ and two-way switch for kicking in extra gain, the Wampler Tumnus Deluxe is a do-it-all boost/overdrive packed with legendary tone. Able to instantly push your tone to that sweet organic amp roar right before breakup, this versatile effect keeps your rig's natural tone with plenty of room to tweak. - 61
Boss TR-2 Tremolo
125 available from $80The Boss TR-2 Tremolo will leave listeners wondering if you have a vintage tweed amp hidden in the backline with its dreamy slow flutter. It also has a few modern tricks up its sleeve, allowing you take tremolo tones to places they never went in the '50s and '60s. - 62
Strymon Deco Tape Saturation and Doubletracker
103 available from $250Featuring tape saturation for an analog tape effect and doubletracker for achieving delay, chorus and flanging effects, the Deco is a compact multi-effect pedal marked by Strymon's signature power and versatility. Capable of everything from a tape clean boost to beautifully saturated delay, this pedal is at home in shoegaze, psychedelia, or even just recording coloration. - 63
Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine
121 available from $330The Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine is a powerful echo box that packs three magnetic delay types—drum echo, tape echo, and reel-to-reel studio echo—into one super intuitive, stereo effect. Also packed into the pedal is a JFET preamp, a looper, and a vintage spring reverb, giving players even more options for tone-shaping.
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Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb
106 available from $150For those of us after those enormous ambient spaces filled with depth and modulation, the Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb is a dream in a pedal. Sub-octave, auto-swell, and latching pad algorithms are accessible via a single switch and are available for further tweaking via decay, filter, and depth controls, as well as an "X" function that alters a specific trait in each mode. Add three distinct wave shapes for even more tone-sculpting power and you have a formidable effect that rivals its big-box counterparts. - 65
Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
28 available from $55The Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner has become the industry standard for the one pedal that everyone needs. Accurate, easy to read and bulletproof, there's no reason to think hard about this one. Join the millions of players both famous and bedroom-bound who start their signal chain with this little white box. - 66
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
135 available from $70Few stompboxes have shaped the sound of rock like the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. Fewer still have gone through as many variations while still maintaining their fan bases. From David Gilmour to Billy Corgan to J. Mascis and Dan Auerbach, the Big Muff Pi continues to be the life blood of fuzz. - 67
Boss SY-1 Synthesizer
107 available from $170 - 68
MXR Dyna Comp M-102
230 available from $45Drawing from one of the most popular compression pedals of all time, the vintage Dyna Comp, the MXR Dyna Comp Reissue is missing a few key components of the original -- but also offers some great modern updates. While the Dyna Comp M-102 isn't hand-wired and doesn't feature the old CA3080 chip, the sound is so close that you can hear a unified sound over the Dyna Comp's decades. The new M-102 features an LED light, true-bypass technology, and the same output and sensitivity knobs that made the original so intuitive. - 69
JHS Colour Box V2
92 available from $375 - 70
Ernie Ball 6180 VP Jr Mono Volume Pedal
142 available from $48The 6180 VP Jr Mono Volume Pedal proves the age-old adage that it's about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the power in the pedal. The 6180 features a 250k ohm resistant potentiometer suitable for use with passive instruments and a micro taper switch for two separate volume rates, not to mention the pedal's compact size ideal for saving space on a pedalboard. - 71
Walrus Audio Julia Chorus/Vibrato V2
125 available from $150Released in 2019 with top mounted jacks, soft switch bypassing, and updated art, the Walrus Audio Julia V2 is a chorus and vibrato pedal offers the same deep, analog chorus and vibrato shapeable by a myriad of controls as the first version. - 72
Xotic Effects SP Compressor
110 available from $70The Xotic SP Compressor features the same operational transconductance amplifier as the iconic Ross Compressor but offers a wider range of effect. With up to +15dB of boost, a dry blend knob and an internal switch for attack control, this could be the only pedal a minimalist might need. - 73
DigiTech FreqOut Natural Feedback Creator
4 available from $198.20The Digitech FreqOut Frequency Feedback Generator tames the grit and bombast of natural feedback in a pedal that allows musicians to add edge to their playing with precision. Select from seven specific harmonics where the feedback kicks in, add a dollop of delay before the effect starts, and easily balance gain for anywhere from studio time to stage.
- Controls: Dual gain (feedback level)/onset (pre-delay) knob, seven-mode harmonic feedback knob, momentary/latching and dry switches, feedback level light indicator
- Other Features: True bypass
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MXR M234 Analog Chorus
182 available from $69.99The MXR M-234 Analog Chorus uses all-analog bucket brigade technology with extremely granular controls - separate high and low filters with Rate, Depth and Level knobs - to provide one of the warmest and most shapable chorus tones available today. - 75
Strymon Zuma 9-Output High Current DC Power Supply
72 available from $229The Strymon Zuma High Current DC Power Supply is a pedal power solution equipped to fuel even the most ambitious pedalboards. This unit offers nine outputs: seven operate at 9V with 500mA while the other two are switchable between 9V, 12V, and 18V. Like the smaller format Ojai, the Zuma is designed for exceptional isolation for extremely low noise performance. It can also be strung together with other Strymon power supplies for those gigs where nine pedals just isn't enough. Nine power outputs: Seven 9V, 500mA and two variable 9V, 12V, 18V all with center-negative polarity- Includes 24V power supply and nine pedal power cables
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Electro-Harmonix Soul Food Overdrive
239 available from $52The Electro-Harmonix Soul Food pedal seeks to mimic the classic Klon Centaur tone and succeeds in fooling most ears. The real value, however, is recognized by discerning listeners who appreciate the original and satisfying sonic territory that the EHX Soul Food overdrive provides in the spaces where it differs from the Klon. - 77
DigiTech Whammy DT
26 available from $329.99DigiTech adds a new member to their Whammy Family with the DigiTech Whammy DT, which expands upon previous DigiTech whammies by adding drop tuning and true bypass to its original pitch shifting capabilities. You can now drop or raise tuning by 7 half steps or an entire octave and are provided with a ton of classic whammy voicings at your disposal. All of your key changes can take place in seconds with just the tap of your toe, and you can even create hammer-on and pull-off effects with the momentary footswitch. - 78
Boss RE-2 Space Echo
43 available from $225An iconic RE-201, shrunk down into a slim pedal for the first time. The RE-2 has the three-head sound of the 201, with an 11-mode selector, independent level controls for echo and reverb, and features not found on the original. These include a Wow & Flutter control, longer delay time, tap tempo, stereo I/O, and more. - 79
JHS Bonsai Overdrive
139 available from $197.99Billed by company founder Josh Scott as "a study in the Tube Screamer," the JHS Bonsai Overdrive houses nine painstakingly recreated classic OD circuits in one pedal for decades of searing tone in a single compact pedal. Built to the exact specifications of vintage models owned by Josh himself, the Bonsai starts with monoliths like the original TS-808 and TS9 and goes through decades of tonal evolution with surprise options like a Polish Exar OD1 as well as Keeley and JHS fan-favorite modifications. A garden of wonder for any overdrive fanatic. - 80
Benson Amps Preamp Pedal
77 available from $190Bringing together features like the organic warmth of onboard vacuum tubes, hand-wired construction, and streamlined gain/volume/two-band EQ interface that affords a surprising wealth of tonal versatility, the Benson Preamp Overdrive/Distortion is a do-it-all dirt box that adds premium grit to your rig. Built with a circuit based on Benson's much-loved Chimera 30W amp endorsed by players like Ryan Adams, the Preamp is marked by its effortless ability to dial in pristine boost, bluesy overdrive, and even toe the line of throwback fuzz and distortion. A no-nonsense approach to a staple effect using the finest ingredients. - 81
Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay Pedal
114 available from $110The Boss Waza Craft series are an all-analog take on classic Boss pedal circuits with a modern refined design. The DM-2W Delay is no exception, featuring an expanded maximum delay time (800 ms) and cleaner analog signal in Custom mode while maintaining the original analog bucket-brigade delay circuitry in Standard mode. With knobs for Repeat Rate, Intensity, and Echo, an expression input to control the Repeat Rate externally, and separate outputs for direct and delay sounds, the DM-2W Delay offers vastly expanded capabilities on the original DM-2 Delay. - 82
Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
40 available from $99The newest offering in a long line of digital delay pedals, the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay offers more delay time, looping ability, a modulated mode and a simulation of the classic Boss DM-2. With stereo outputs and an external expression pedal jack, the DD-7 is mothership-level delay in a reliable, compact Boss box. - 83
Electro-Harmonix MEL9 Tape Replay Machine
22 available from $180Fans of the distinctive sounds of the Mellotron can rejoice: Electro-Harmonix has released the MEL9, a tape replay machine that emulates some of the Mellotron’s most popular sounds. From “Strawberry Fields” to OK Computer, the Mellotron has graced many of your favorite tracks, and now you can get the keyboard’s flute sounds, clarinet, orchestra, low choir, strings, and more on your pedalboard. With excellent tracking, the MEL9 can handle all of the bends, slides, and even dive bombs you throw at it. Pick your favorite sound, modify it with the Dry, Effect, Attack, and Sustain knobs, and you’ve got yourself some classic Mellotron Vibes, courtesy of the MEL9. - 84
Boss OC-3 Super Octave
8 available from $110When an octave bass accompaniment just isn't enough, the Boss OC-3 Super Octave steps in to sweeten the deal. In addition to the original OC-2 mode allowing for one and two lower octave notes, the OC-3 includes a Drive and Polyphonic mode for overdriven tones and an adjustable polyphonic effect. The OC-3 is used by The Black Keys, Van Halen and Tony Iommi. - 85
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Distortion/Sustainer Reissue
169 available from $70Reviving one of the company's cult favorites in a modern, compact pedal, the Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff gets you devastating low end and sludgy, searing fuzz with three knobs and a stomp switch.
- Controls: Volume, Sustain, Tone knobs, stomp switch
- Other Features: Iconic green chassis, Russian font graphic, true bypass
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EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
169 available from $115A collaboration with Japanese doom legends Boris, the Hizumitas is a recreation of guitarist Wata's favorite Elk Sustainer fuzz. The Big Muff-style circuit is raw and rowdy, with enough gain and distortion to make the earth shake. As much heavy distortion and massive bass response as you desire, with the type of purring sustain you could expect from '70s V1 Triangle Big Muffs. - 87
Boss RC-5 Loop Station
97 available from $191.54The RC-5 is the latest in a popular line of looper pedals. Perfect for songwriting, creative layering, and live performance. It features 99 phrase memories and a whopping 13 hours of stereo recording, ensuring that none of your ideas go unexplored. There are 57 preset rhythms packed into the pedal, as well as seven different drum kits, and promises class-leading sound with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing. It can easily be synced with DAWs and drum machines thanks to MIDI connectivity. - 88
Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Reverse Tape Simulator
54 available from $124.95 - 89
Truetone 1 SPOT Pro CS7 Isolated Pedalboard Power Supply
38 available from $85.99The Truetone 1 SPOT Pro CS7 is a brick-style pedalboard power supply with seven isolated outputs that provide clean, quiet power to 99% of pedals on the market. Four outputs are switchable from 9V to 12V, while the other three outputs can be used for high current (500mA) and high voltage (18V) pedals. All the cables and adapters you might need are included, as is mounting hardware for the popular Pedaltrain boards, making the 1 SPOT Pro CS7 a one-and-done solution for all small or mid-sized pedalboards. - 90
Walrus Audio Mako ACS1 Amp + Cab Simulator
73 available from $315The ACS1 gives you the best of all amp and cabinet sounds in the style of greats like Fender, Marshall, and Vox. For guitarists looking to switch between classic sounds at home, in the studio, or on stage, the ACS1 is a fine-tuned solution that can bring rich breakup, chimy jangle, or full British roar at the flick of a switch. - 91
Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water K-Field Modulator
24 available from $250While this may look like a plain aluminum box, the Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water K-Field Modulator douses your playing in an ocean of undulating chorus, vibrato, pitch-shifting and more that will keep even the most adventurous pedal head adrift at sea for days on end. Built on the theory of simulation mathematics, the Shallow Water generates a short delay and continually modulates the effect for lush, morphing sound reminiscent of a tape echo traveling through space and time. Watching the demo is an odyssey in and of itself. - 92
Electro-Harmonix The Silencer Noise Gate / Effects Loop Pedal
90 available from $54.99The Electro-Harmonix "The Silencer" is a precision noise gate for single pedals or an entire FX loop with up to -70dB of reduction. Three simple controls for Threshold, Reduction and Release let you fine tune the ceiling and the amount, and then how the gate lets go. Place The Silencer in line with your pedals or use it on your amp's effects loop for control of your entire rig. - 93
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal
39 available from $72One of Boss' longest running pedals (1987 - present), the DS-2 Turbo Distortion has two modes for either warm distortion or a more biting tone. The remote jack allows for an external foot switch to toggle between modes. - 94
Nobels ODR-1 Mini Analog Overdrive
54 available from $65 - 95
Boss RC-3 Loop Station
51 available from $115The Boss RC-3 Loop Station might be the ultimate tool for solo practice or performance. Whether you need to endlessly practice one section of a song, experiment with how different lines work over each other or hone your improvising chops, the Boss RC-3 can accompany you with rich layers and simple beats for hours on end. Nothing can do it better than this Boss looper. - 96
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Reverb
33 available from $109.99Packing the same powerful reverbs that made the original a company staple with new features like a pressure-sensitive footswitch, an added Shimmer mode, and two additional user preset slots, the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 makes a pedalboard staple even more desirable. Switch on any of the carefully-crafted reverb algorithms like Hall, Plate, or Lofi and control new parameters with the MASH technology by putting pressure on the footswitch to control unique parameters for each effect like swell or presence. There's no way to go wrong with this pedal. - 97
Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler
140 available from $140The Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler ranks as one of those stompboxes every player should own at some point. With 16 distinct delay modes and onboard looping, the Line 6 DL4 unlocks a rich universe of effects to explore. - 98
Boss BF-3 Flanger
52 available from $83.90A replacement and update of the Boss BF-2, the Boss BF-3 offers two new modes - Ultra and Gate/Pan - to create stereo flanging with greater depth. - 99
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb
29 available from $85Need a single pedal to cover all your reverb needs? Meet the Hall of Fame Reverb from TC Electronic. This stompbox delivers 10 world-class reverbs with the added flexibility of TC's innovative TonePrint system. With this TC Hall of Fame in your rig, there's no limit to the reverb sounds you can unlock and explore. - 100
Fulltone OCD V1 Series 4 Obsessive Compulsive Drive Pedal
55 available from $90One of the most popular overdrive pedals in the world, the Fulltone OCD pedal is well known for enhancing the natural tones of your guitar and amp while adding a healthy dose of classic grit. The Fulltone OCD began an era of boutique overdrive pedal building, and is an inexpensive addition to any pedalboard. For a slight wicked sparkle or as extra muscle to a stacked chain, the Fulltone OCD is a must-have.