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Ibanez is a renowned manufacturer of musical instruments, primarily known for its guitars and basses, as well as amplifiers, effects pedals, and accessories. Founded in 1957 in Japan by Hoshino Gakki, Ibanez has become one of the most recognized and respected brands in the music industry, offering a wide range of instruments that cater to musicians across genres and skill levels.

Ibanez guitars are celebrated for their craftsmanship, playability, and versatility. The company offers a diverse lineup of electric guitars, including signature models endorsed by famous artists, as well as acoustic guitars and basses. Models like the RG series, the S series, and the iconic Ibanez JEM are particularly popular among rock and metal players for their sleek designs, fast necks, and high-performance features.

In addition to guitars and basses, Ibanez produces a variety of amplifiers and effects pedals designed to complement their instruments and provide musicians with a complete sound solution. The company’s amplifiers range from compact practice amps to powerful stage rigs, while their effects pedals offer a wide range of tones and effects for guitarists to explore.

With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to quality, Ibanez continues to be a trusted name in the music industry, providing musicians with high-quality instruments and equipment that inspire creativity and deliver exceptional performance.

Distortion

A distortion pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal used to add gain, saturation, and harmonic distortion to the guitar signal, resulting in a more aggressive and gritty tone. Distortion pedals are widely used across various music genres, particularly in rock, metal, punk, and alternative styles, to achieve heavier and more intense guitar tones.

Here are the key features and functions of a distortion pedal:

1. **Gain (or Drive)**: The gain control adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the guitar signal. Increasing the gain setting increases the level of saturation and overdrive, resulting in a more distorted and aggressive tone. Lower gain settings produce a cleaner sound with less distortion.

2. **Tone**: The tone control adjusts the frequency response of the distorted signal, allowing you to tailor the tonal characteristics of the distortion effect. Depending on the pedal, the tone control may boost or cut specific frequency ranges, such as bass, midrange, or treble, to shape the overall sound.

3. **Level (or Output)**: The level control adjusts the overall output volume of the distorted signal. This allows you to match the level of the distorted signal with the rest of your effects chain or amplifier, ensuring consistent volume levels when engaging the pedal.

4. **Mode (or Voice)**: Some distortion pedals feature multiple modes or voicings that offer different types of distortion or gain characteristics. These modes may include options such as “Vintage,” “Modern,” or “High Gain,” each providing a distinct tonal flavor and level of saturation.

Distortion pedals offer several benefits and creative uses for guitarists:

– **Increased Gain and Sustain**: By adding gain and saturation to the guitar signal, distortion pedals increase the overall volume and sustain of the instrument, allowing notes and chords to ring out longer and with more intensity.

– **Tonal Shaping**: Distortion pedals often include tone controls that allow you to shape the frequency response of the distorted signal. This allows you to dial in the desired amount of bass, midrange, and treble to suit your playing style and musical preferences.

– **Emphasis of Harmonics**: Distortion pedals emphasize the harmonics and overtones present in the guitar signal, resulting in a richer, more complex tone with added depth and character. This can make lead lines and solos stand out and cut through the mix more effectively.

– **Versatility and Flexibility**: Distortion pedals come in a wide range of styles and voicings, from mild overdrive to high-gain distortion. This versatility allows you to choose a pedal that best suits your playing style, musical genre, and tonal preferences.

Overall, distortion pedals are essential tools for guitarists seeking to achieve heavier, more aggressive, and saturated tones. Whether used subtly to add warmth and edge to clean tones or used more aggressively to create crushing distortion, distortion pedals can enhance your guitar tone and bring new dimensions to your playing.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Used

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Behringer OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION OD300 2-Mode Overdrive/Distortion Effects Pedal, Purple

£23.90

Take off with overdrive, distortion or a combination of both effects in one powerful pedal Dedicated Level, Tone, Drive and Mode controls for awesome sound shaping Status LED for effect on/off and battery check Runs on 9 V battery or the Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (not included) First-class electronic On/Off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode

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Behringer Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink, UM300

£29.39 £26.00

Take off with the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal distortion Multi-gain circuitry to give you super-thick, tube-like distortion plus endless sustain Dedicated distortion, three- band eq and level controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb dc power supply (not included)

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Sondery Metal Distortion Pedal for Electric Guitars, Warm Smooth Wide Range of Vintage Distortion, 3 Modes of Solo Turbo and Normal, True Bypass Mini Size Art Design Series

£25.99

Metal distortion guitar effect pedal gives a warm, smooth and wide range of vintage distortion sound. 3 Controls by Volume, Filter and Distortion 3 modes of Solo, Turbo and Normal, easily switch to different positions to distortion the device for one-of-a-kind pedal sound. True bypass hardware switching Made of reliable high-quality aluminum alloy with a beautiful art design on the top, and diamond cut along the edge; anti-skid rubber pad on the backside for stability and friction prevention LED status indicator; user manual included; no batteries needed, powered by an AC adapter (NOT included) delivery, 9V DC, internal negative, external positive – VERY IMPORTANT! Measures 94 by 42 by 48 millimetres; backed by Sondery 1-year limited warranty

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Donner Distortion Guitar Pedal, Morpher Distortion Effect 3 Modes Natural, Tight, Classic Crunch 80s Metal for Electric Guitar, True Bypass

£34.99 £23.99

[High-Gain Distortion] As a High-Gain distortion pedal, Donner's Morpher sounds like a crossover between MI Crunch Box and Suhr Riot. Great for hair metal/glam metal/pop metal. [3 Distortion Modes] Designed for richer playability. Wide dynamic range and high definition, suitable for both shredding and riffing. [Durable and Solid Construction] A well made durable and whole aluminium-alloy design. The indicator lights clearly show the working state of the pedal. [True bypass] The true bypass design delivers a transparent tone. During transmission, the signal remains fully intact, passing through the effects pedal with no popping, buzzing or electric noise, let alone the loss of strength and frequencies. [Notice] Package includes: Donner distortion pedal and owner manual. NOTICE: Power Adapter is NOT included.

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Donner Distortion Guitar Pedal, Extreme Driver Analog Turbo Distortion Effect 3 Modes True Bypass

£29.99

Iconic classic rock distortion,with powerful, rich distorted sound. Flexible 3-way tone selector. TUBE: Smooth, tube-like “E-mod” style sound;ULTRA: Powerful, edgy, “U-mod” style sound;NORMAL: Classic, natural, original 80’s sound. Convenient compact size,easy to carry and take up less space. True bypass provide transparent tone,LED indicator shows the working state. DC 9V Jack:For power supply, use a 9-volt DC regulated by AC adapter, (plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center).

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