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Learning & Building Guitar Pedals: Dynamics

Basic to in-depth guitar pedal guide

Variations in Volume

Compressor, EQ, Boost & Volume

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IBANEZ

Tube Screamer

JHS

Prestige

Vertex

Boost

Boss

GE-7

MXR

micro amp

EarthQuaker

Arrows

Fulltone

Boost

             

Boost Pedals are a Must

How do you make your guitar sound louder than it actually is? Boost pedals. It IS an electric guitar. Isn't that sort of the point?

Listen as Josh Scott breaks down the evolution of Boost pedal while showing you some authentic vintage gear.

The Purpose of an EQ

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Squash the Sound

Whether you're playing metal or funk tunes, or need to bring up those soft notes, a compressor can make the proper adjustments to evening out your guitar signal (refer to the video in our section on tone). It will be the first pedal in your chain before the signal goes through any effects.

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