Distortion Pedals Explained: Fuzz, Overdrive and Distortion Secrets Revealed

by Jack Orman

Distortion Pedals Explained is an expanded version of the chapter devoted to distortion pedals in the Kindle book entitled Guitar Pedals Explained, and contains new material written specifically for this volume. This book is for guitarists who are curious to find out what is inside a fuzz, overdrive, octave or amp-in-a-box pedal, and how manufacturers select the options available in the circuit to get just the right combination of tones. It is an essential guide to distortion stompboxes, and explains the many circuit variations being used today. Since the early days of the electric guitar, the selection of fuzz and distortion pedals has greatly expanded and new models are being introduced every month. Most pedal manufacturers have numerous versions in their product lines. Written in a conversational style that should appeal to DIY Makers, hobbyists and guitarists who are just interested in what makes those hard-driving sounds, this book explains the technology of distortion and fuzz pedals in easy to understand language, with only a small amount of math and scientific jargon. Are you ready to delve into the mystery of those colorful boxes on the floor? You don't have to be an engineer to enjoy the book, so let’s begin! This Kindle ebook can also be read on your smartphone with the Kindle app, or with a laptop or PC using Kindle for PC. There are no complete schematics of commercial pedals in this book.

75 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 26, 2017