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How to play electric guitar - using amp pedals
Typical pedals that recreate well-known amplifier types surprisingly accurately include, for example, the Universal Audio UAFX pedal-amps or the high-end effects from Strymon.
These pedals are the smallest and most handy hardware solution (smaller than complete systems) for playing electric guitar with external equipment!
Most of these amp pedals focus on tone control and maybe a bit of reverb. However, they can be easily combined with effects pedals and integrated into an existing studio or stage setup.
Pros and cons of amp pedals
- affordable amp pedals are cheaper than solutions with amps and multi-effect pedals
- ideal for purists who want to integrate and expand their effects-pedal collection
- compact solution
- the tactile feel of pots and switches
- some amp pedals also offer USB PC connectivity for extended functionality
- little to no built-in effects
- great-sounding pedals are usually more expensive
- many effect pedals mean cable clutter
Expert opinion:
Even smaller than amp pedals (to stick with the topic of external equipment) are only the headphone amps, like the EarWorm from Kong, which you plug directly into your electric guitar's output jack. However, with this option you trade sound quality and expandability for maximum mobility.
KONG Earworm
Classic rock sounds that fit in your pocket! The headphone amp for your electric guitar from Kong!
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Whether compressors, delay or modulation effects, we've got plenty of different effects pedals for electric guitar!
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