Guitar Effects Pedals

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A Curious Romance

I love 'em. Not quite sure why. The aesthetics? Unlikely. I think it might be because they are simply fantastic gadgets to play with endlessly. Enjoy the page, wallowing in the electronic glory of the effects pedal.

Pedal Manufacturers 

Behringer
These look like cheap version of Boss to me. Never tried one, so can't be sure.
Boss
One of the most popular quality pedal purveyors.
Carl Martin
No idea.
Catalinbread
Home of the Super Chili Picoso and the Teaser Stallion
Damage Control
Quality bits of kit from the Peavey fold.
Danelectro
Haven't tried any of these, but they've got funky names like "French Toast".
DigiTech
hmm..
DOD
I know nothing... certainly a classic brand, and related to Digitech according to wikipedia.
Earth Quaker Devices
Just tried out their Black Eye Clean Boost.

Very nice it was too.
Electro Harmonix
Stable of the Big Muff.
Fender
Even Fender make 'em
Fulltone
High quality pedals
Ibanez
Another broad range of pedals
Jim Dunlop / MXR
Home of wah wah, Dunlop and MXR pedals.
Line 6
Know nothing about these either!
Marshall
Marshall make some solid pedals in addition to their amps - most famously the "Guv'nor".
Moollon
Top quality pedals. Made in Korea with remarkable US-style metal work.
Morley
I know nothing about these guys!
Pro Co
Creators of the infamous "Rat".
Robert Keeley
High quality pedals and modifications to other brands
Roger Mayer
Started out making effects for Jimi Hendrix. Some fantastic spaceship shaped pedals.
Solid Gold SoundLabs
Tried their "Mr. Clean". Nice.
Tech21 NYC / Sansamp
I've heard some good things about Sansamp...
Visual Sound
Spotted a Visual Sound "Jekyll & Hyde" pedal being used by a band - bought one on ebay, it rocks!
Voodoo Lab
Quality pedals, including the "Superfuzz".
Way Huge
From Dunlop with good names like "Fat Sandwich"
Xotic
The RC Boost has been recommended to me as a quality clean boost
Zoom
Multi-effects masters

Fan & Review Sites 

Boss Area
Everything you could ever need to know about Boss pedals. Includes handy ebay related forum.
"Effects" Squidoo Lens
Another Squidoo lens on the subject
Electro Harmonix Squidoo Lens
Another Squidoo lens, but solely focussed on Electro Harmonix
Harmony Central
Links galore to pedal manufacturers, modifiers, build-your-own sites etc. Also contains a forum and reviews.
Effects Database
A wealth of information, includes some brands that are no longer made.
"Guitar Pedals" Flickr Pool
Pedals galore!
"Stomp Boxes" Flickr Group
As above, but more focussed on the beloved stomp box.
"Pedal Boards" on Flickr
Pedal board porn
Noise On
Lots of reviews, pics, sound samples etc.
Guitar Geek
Find out what gear your favourite bands use. Not as up-to-date as it could be, but good info for the technophile.

My Little Collection 

curated content from Flickr

Pedals Of Yesteryear 

Univox
A fan site with lots of info about the Univox brand. Most famous, I think, for their Super-Fuzz.

Where To Buy 

Electrohill
North London guitar specialists
eBay (UK)
All but one of my pedals has come from here. Pedals are usually very well built, so no problem to pick them up second hand. (See below for US eBay)

Build Your Own 

TonePad
A wealth of information and equipment for DIY fx enthusiasts
Schematic Heaven
Electrical schematics for hundreds of pedals

Guitar Pedals on eBay 

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As part of my therapy for effects pedal purchase addiction.
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