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    • Distortion Pedals & Overdrive Pedals

    Distortion and overdrive pedals will give your bass guitar or electric guitar an edgier, harder tone.
    An overdrive pedal will add gain to your electric guitar signal, causing it to break up or distort a bit (or more) depending on how much is used.
    A distortion pedal produces more gain and clips the signal even harder.

    You will find distortion and overdrive pedals from brands such as MXR, Catialinbread, Wampler, Keeley, Electro-Harmonix, and Xotic.

    If you are looking for similar sounds, check out a fuzz pedal.

    • Red Witch Seven Sisters Ivy Distortion
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      Red Witch Seven Sisters Ivy Distortion

      The Red Witch Seven Sisters Ivy Distortion. FREE shipping in the USA! The Ivy Distortion is an ultra compact and high quality distortion pedal at a very attractive price!  It's part of the Seven Sisters line of pedals which share some unique...
      $89.00
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    • MXR M-78 Custom Badass '78 Distortion
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      MXR M-78 Custom Badass '78 Distortion

      MXR Custom Badass '78 Distortion M-78 FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. The MXR Custom Badass ’78 Distortion roars with huge...
      $119.99
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    • Maxon OD808 Overdrive Reissue
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      Maxon OD808 Overdrive Reissue

      Maxon OD808 Overdrive Reissue FREE shipping in the USA! Originally released in 1979, the OD808 was one of the first tube-amp overdrive simulators to hit the market. Its smooth, creamy crunch tone caught on quickly, and helped to launch a long line of...
      $149.00
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    • Maxon OD-9 Overdrive Pedal
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      Maxon OD-9 Overdrive Pedal

      The Maxon OD-9 Overdrive Pedal FREE shipping in the USA! The Maxon OD-9 may look just like your old favorite, but that's where the similarities end. With improved circuitry, the OD-9 stands at the forefront of the Nine Series effects evolution. Signal...
      $179.00
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    • Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube Overdrive
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      Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube Overdrive

      The Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube Overdrive. FREE shipping in the USA!One of the rarest and most desirable pedals in the original 9-Series lineup, the Maxon-made Ibanez ST-9 Super Tube Screamer was coveted for its ability to control the pedal’s...
      $239.00
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    • Red Witch Famulus Distortion
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      Red Witch Famulus Distortion

      Red Witch Famulus Distortion FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The FAMULUS is a distortion/overdrive pedal with two totally separate, parallel circuits inside. Each circuit has it’s own distinct voicing. You are able to blend between the two...
      $189.99
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    • ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive Overdrive
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      ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive Overdrive

      The ModTone Dyno Dryve Overdrive. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!The ModTone MT-OD Dyno Drive is a split bypass boutique style overdrive pedal that provides classic warm overdrive without compromise or noise and is housed in a compact sealed corrosion...
      $59.95
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    • MXR DD-11 Dime Distortion
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      MXR DD-11 Dime Distortion

      MXR Dime Distortion DD-11 FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. When Dimebag Darrell of Pantera first exploded on the scene, he ushered...
      $129.99
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    • MXR M-80 Bass D.I.+ Direct Box/Distortion
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      MXR M-80 Bass D.I.+ Direct Box/Distortion

      The MXR M-80 Bass D.I.+. Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. This is quite possible the most practical and all-inclusive single stomp box ever made for the bass guitar. The MXR...
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    • MXR M-104 Distortion Plus
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      MXR M-104 Distortion Plus

      MXR Distortion Plus (+) M-104 Free shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. This pedal is fantastic and for good reason.  It's made by one of the...
      $99.99
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    • Rocktron Black Cat Moan Wah/Distortion pedal
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      Rocktron Black Cat Moan Wah/Distortion pedal

      The Rocktron Black Cat Moan wah pedal. FREE ground shipping anywhere in the USA! Get more out of your wah wah pedal with a Black Cat Moan. Rocktron introduces a new breed as the Cat goes on the prowl! Rocktron’s new Black Cat Moan is a...
      $139.00
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    What is the difference between overdrive and distortion?

    Both overdrive and distortion add distortion to your signal. Overdrive does this by adding gain to your guitars signal. The main difference is the amount of distortion you can get out of each pedal. Overdrive will give you a mild to medium amount of distortion, while distortion gives you a much more intense level. Overdrive will boost your sound, while distortion will alter your sound.

    Should I get a distortion or overdrive pedal?

    As with all pedals, this is dependent upon the type of sound you are going for. In general, heavier rock and metal music will use distortion pedals, while country, blues, and pop music will favor overdrive pedals.

    Of course, there is no right or wrong pedal for styles of music! If you are unsure what type of pedal you should get, we would love to help you decide. Give us a call or use the chat feature!

    Can I use gain and overdrive together?

    Yes, you can use gain and overdrive together. This is called gain stacking. You will usually want to put your overdrive pedal before your gain pedal in your signal chain.

    Can I use distortion pedals on bass?

    Yes, you can use distortion pedals on your bass guitar. The distortion pedal will give your clean bass tone some grit and an overall more aggressive tone. Some of our favorites are the Source Audio Bass AfterShock, the Electro-Harmonix Bass Big Muff, and the MXR Bass Distortion.