Guitar Pedal Brands UK: The Map
Here at Boost Guitar Pedals, we want to provide a truly useful resource for everyone, so here you'll find our list of all active pedal brands in the UK as of 2025.
Introducing Lichtlaerm Audio
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our newest brand onboard, Lichtlaerm Audio. And if you don't know these guys already, you're in for a treat...
Classic Gear: ProCo Rat
It's safe to say that the Rat has become one of the most recognisable guitar pedals of all time. Known for its aggressive tone which pairs perfectly with an overdriven amp, every guitar player should try a Rat at least once!
Classic Gear: Boss DS-1
The Boss DS-1 Distortion has been on the market for almost 50 years and has become a staple on pedalboards around the world. Find out what makes it tick - and why it is so popular.
How To Get A Crushing Doom Metal Tone
Heavy as fuck riffs, trudging tempos and big amps is the recipe for Doom! Read this ultimate guide for all the details.
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The Boss Heavy Metal HM-2: New Lease of Life
The fate of the Boss Heavy Metal HM-2 looked certain to fade into history, but remarkably it has gained a cult-like following in recent years...
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Guitar Pedal Buying Guide: Genre by Genre
Want some advice on picking the right guitar pedals for various genres, including blues, rock and metal? You've come to the right place!
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Guitar Effects Pedal Buying Guide: What Do I Need?
My guitar effects pedal buying guide has the lowdown on the main types of guitar pedals you can buy and details what they actually do...
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What is Pedal Stacking?
Running a pedal in front of an amp is designed to push its tubes into breakup for some sweet, sweet crunch or saturation.
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What Are Clipping Diodes?
In this guest blog, Alex Millar of Zander Circuitry explains what clipping diodes are, where they are found and why they are used in guitar pedals...
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Digital vs Analogue Guitar Pedals
Whereas analogue pedals are favoured for their imperfections and true distortion, digital pedals have given guitarists access to unique, complicated effects.
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