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GuitarEffect, a blog dedicated to pedals, effects and pedalboards for guitar and bass.
Welcome to Guitareffect.fr, the French blog dedicated to effects pedals for guitars and basses! Here, we love tinkering, testing and discovering everything that can transform your sound. Whether you’re looking for growling overdrives, soaring delays or dirty fuzz, we’ve got you covered. From must-have pedals to up-and-coming brands, you’ll find information, reviews and tips to enrich your pedalboard. So, ready to make your strings vibrate like never before? Come and explore the infinite universe of effects and discover how to sculpt your sound with the best guitar and bass pedals on the market.
Our latest published articles
New Talisman Ghost from Catalinbread, a simulation of 2 tandem-modulated EMT 140 plate reverbs
Catalinbread, a renowned effects pedal manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon, recently unveiled the Talisman Ghost, an…
New Deep Sea Diver Fuzz-Echo, by Benson Amp in collab’ with Jessica Dobson
American brand Benson Amps, in collaboration with Jessica Dobson of Deep Sea Diver, recently unveiled the Deep Sea Diver…
Venus: a new tube overdrive pedal from Crazy Tube Circuits
Crazy Tube Circuits presents the Venus, a tube overdrive pedal inspired by the renowned BK Butler Tube Driver. Designed to…
10 guitar pedals under €50
Let’s face it: guitars and pedals are a rich man’s passion. With guitars costing minimum wage, amplifiers blowing…
TAMPCO Distorter: a new distortion by Nelson Martins of Skip The Use
TAMPCO unveils the Distorter, a distortion pedal designed in collaboration with Nelson Martins, bassist with Skip The Use. A…
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End Fuzz Driver: a fuzz in collab’ with J. Murphy (LCD Soundsystem)
EarthQuaker Devices has teamed up with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) to recreate a fuzz pedal with a distinctive sound. The…
Wampler launches a new vintage fuzz: the Cryptid Fuzz
Wampler has just announced the Cryptid Fuzz, a new pedal that combines many of the features of classic fuzz circuits, while…
The complete 2025 guide to finding the best cables and patches for your pedalboard
Who hasn’t had the experience of plugging in and not getting any sound out of the pedalboard, or spending 3 hours…
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10 guitar pedals under €50
Let’s face it: guitars and pedals are a rich man’s passion. With guitars costing minimum wage, amplifiers blowing your bank account and boutique pedals at €300 a box, you’d think you’d have to rob a bank to get a good sound… Fortunately, there are a few nuggets…
The complete 2025 guide to finding the best cables and patches for your pedalboard
Who hasn’t had the experience of plugging in and not getting any sound out of the pedalboard, or spending 3 hours dismantling and testing each cable to find the faulty one?… The cables and patches used to connect pedals are essential if you want a pedalboard you can trust in all…
Sound like John Mayer: detailed analysis of his pedalboard
John Mayer is one of today’s hottest guitarists, and it has to be said that his sound is instantly recognizable. Let’s find out what makes John Mayer’s sound so distinctive, and how to get closer to it with his current gear, pedals and effects, as well as some models that…
The best tremolo pedals on the market: complete guide 2025
The tremolo is one of the oldest and most emblematic of electric guitar effects . Popularized by artists such as Bo Diddley, Radiohead and The Black Keys, it brings a unique rhythmic modulation to the sound. If you’re looking for the best tremolo pedal to enrich your playing, this…
The 10 best tuning pedals on the market
Are you looking for an accurate and reliable tuner at your fingertips? In this article, we present a selection of the 10 best tuning pedals, detailing their strengths, weaknesses and special features. Different types of tuners Before discovering our selection, let’s explore the…
