Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic 82 Overdrive Special Amp

£336.50

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This is a real tasty overdrive. A solid overdrive and preamp it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Universal Audio make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like overdrive then this Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic 82 Overdrive Special Amp is the perfect overdrive to order in. Read More details Below.


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This is a real tasty overdrive. A solid overdrive and preamp that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Universal Audio make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like overdrive, then a Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic 82 Overdrive Special Amp is the perfect overdrive to order in. The Universal Audio UAFX Enigmatic 82 Overdrive Special Amp offers guitarists an unrivalled recreation of the legendary Overdrive Special amp tones famously used by players like John Mayer Stevie Ray Vaughan and Santana. With meticulously modelled Jazz and Rock modes you can experience both shimmering cleans and blooming overdrive. The pedal?s custom mode accessible via the UAFX mobile app allows you to create your own boutique amp setup by adjusting preamp mods tone stacks and speaker cabinets. If youre after classic familiar tones or a unique sound tailored to you the Enigmatic 82 delivers world-class tone shaping in a compact stompbox replicating some of the most sought-after handmade amps ever built. LIMITED OFFER: Until March 31st UA are giving customers who purchase this product the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle – absolutely free. For full details see below.

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Universal Audio

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Universal Audio

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Guitar Effects Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.