This section contains information for those who want to know more about guitar Effects Pedals. I’m including links to sites that provide great information and YouTube videos that I find exceptionally informative.

History of Guitar Effects Pedals

The Pedal Revolution: A Brief History of Guitar Effects Pedals
Guitar effects pedals and the evolution of music – Part 1


The History of the Guitar Pedal

Reverb Presents: The Pedal Movie – Luciano Moreas
The First Guitar Effects Ever – JHS Pedals
History Of Guitar Distortion – JHS Pedals
A Brief History of Electric Guitar Distortion – Polyphonic
The Origin of Fuzz (2018) – JHS Pedals
The Evolution of “Boutique” Guitar Pedals -Wampler Pedals

Iconic Pedals

The Klon: A Short History – Five Watt World
History of the ProCo RAT Pedal and Myths Debunked – JHS Pedals
Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi – Eric Merrow
The Tube Screamer: A Short History – Five Watt World
This Is WAY Better Than The Tubescreamer  – Rhett Shull
History of the Fuzz Face – The Guitar Show

Pedal Manufacturers

The 12 Best Guitar Pedal Brands

Boss Pedals


Gear Spotlight: A Brief History of BOSS Compact Pedals

Danelectro Pedals

Who Is Danelectro? – JHS Pedals
Danelectro’s Greatest Budget Line – JHS Pedals
The Entire Danelectro DJ Food Series Mini Pedals Collection – TriCrow Studios

EarthQuaker Devices


About EarthQuaker Devices

EarthQuaker Devices // mini movie
– Knobs
EarthQuaker Devices Founder – Jamie Stillman Plays His 6 Favorite EQD Pedals 
– Sweetwater
Who Is Earthquaker Devices?
– JHS Pedals

Electro Harmonix Pedals


The EHX Story

The Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man: A Short History – Five Watt World
Electro Harmonix Pedals You Have Never Heard Of – JHS Pedals
Electro-Harmonix Factory Tour – Sweetwater

Ibanez Pedals

The Greatest Ibanez Pedals You’ll Ever Play – Vertex Effects

JHS Pedals


JHS Pedals History

The History of JHS Pedals – JHS Pedals
Meet The Maker – With Josh Scott From JHS Pedals! – Anderton’s Music Co

Line 6 Pedals


Line 6 Historical Timeline

Line 6 Guitar Effects: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide [2022]

Wampler Pedals


An Introduction to Wampler: Their Pedals and Their Story

Building Pedal Boards 101

Effects Pedal Order Explained – Vertex Effects
How To Build A Pedalboard: A Beginners Guide – Rhett Shull
Understanding Pedal Order – JHS Pedals
How to Stack Guitar Pedals – JHS Pedals
Which Power Supply is Right for You? – Vertex Effects
Don’t Fall for These 5 Pedalboard Myths! – Vertex Effects
Expensive VS Cheap Gear – JHS Pedals
$50 Pedals You Will Love – JHS Pedals
Joyo R Series: The Perfect Budget Guitar Pedals? – JHS Pedals