A blues pedal typically refers to pedals designed to help musicians achieve the warm, soulful tones associated with blues music. These pedals are often used to enhance overdrive, create smooth distortion, or add depth to solos, mimicking the tones of legendary blues guitarists. Common blues effects include overdrive, reverb, and delay, each adding its own character to the sound, from a gritty, saturated warmth to atmospheric, spacious echoes.

Blues pedals are popular for their ability to create expressive, dynamic tones that are perfect for the emotional and often improvisational nature of blues music. Many blues players favour pedals that enhance the natural sound of their instrument while providing subtle but effective tone-shaping capabilities, such as a slight overdrive for that smooth, saturated sound or a boost for solos. Brands like Fulltone, Electro-Harmonix, and Boss offer a wide range of pedals tailored to the needs of blues musicians.