Manufacturers

Behringer is a German audio equipment company known for producing affordable clones of classic gear. Their effects pedals are entry-level alternatives to more expensive originals.

Boss is the world's leading manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, producing durable, reliable stompboxes since 1976. A division of Roland Corporation, Boss pedals are used by millions of guitarists worldwide, from beginners to touring professionals.

Budda Amplification was a California-based boutique amp and pedal maker known for warm, vintage-flavored tones. Acquired by PRS Guitars in 2010.

Chase Bliss Audio is a Minneapolis-based boutique effects company founded by Joel Korte. Known for pedals that combine analog circuits with digital control — every knob and switch is controlled by a microprocessor, enabling presets, MIDI, and features impossible in purely analog designs. Their pedals are celebrated for their depth, musicality, and beautiful industrial design.

DigiTech is an American manufacturer of guitar effects pedals and processors. Best known for the Whammy pitch-shifting pedal, used by artists including Tom Morello and Jack White.

Jim Dunlop Manufacturing is an American musical accessories and effects company best known for Cry Baby wah pedals, Dunlop picks, and the MXR and Way Huge brands.

EarthQuaker Devices (EQD) is an Akron, Ohio-based boutique pedal company known for their creative, often unconventional effects. Every pedal is hand-built in the USA and they are celebrated for pushing the boundaries of what guitar effects can do.

Electro-Harmonix (EHX) is a New York-based effects company renowned for their creative, often experimental approach to tone shaping. From the Big Muff Pi to the POG, EHX pedals have shaped the sound of rock, indie, and experimental music for over 50 years.

Empress Effects is a Canadian boutique pedal company based in Ottawa, known for sophisticated, deeply programmable effects like the Reverb, Zoia, and Nebulus.

Fulltone is a Los Angeles-based boutique effects company founded by Michael Fuller. Known for their meticulous handcrafted construction and musical designs, Fulltone pedals like the OCD overdrive have become modern classics.

Ibanez is a Japanese musical instrument manufacturer best known for their guitars, but their Tube Screamer — introduced in 1979 — is one of the most celebrated and widely cloned overdrive pedals in history, used by Stevie Ray Vaughan and countless others.

JHS Pedals is a Kansas City-based boutique effects company known for their high-gain drives, modified vintage pedals, and educational YouTube content. Founded by Josh Scott, JHS has become one of the most respected voices in the pedal community.

JOYO Audio is a Chinese effects pedal company known for producing affordable clones and originals with surprising quality for the price.

LovePedal is a boutique effects company founded by Sean Michael, known for handcrafted, limited-edition fuzz and overdrive pedals with vintage character.

MOD Kits DIY produces do-it-yourself guitar amplifier and effects pedal kits designed to teach soldering and electronics while producing genuinely musical results.

Mooer Audio is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in micro-sized effects pedals. Their compact format and low prices have made them popular with guitarists seeking to save pedalboard space.

MXR is a legendary American effects brand known for producing some of the most iconic stompboxes in history. Now owned by Jim Dunlop, MXR pedals are celebrated for their no-frills, musical designs that have been used on countless classic recordings.

Pigtronix is a New York-based boutique effects company known for high-quality compressors, envelope filters, and modulation pedals with a focus on studio-quality sound.

Prescription Electronics is a small American boutique pedal maker known for the Experience fuzz/octave, a Hendrix-era inspired circuit hand-built in small quantities.

ProCo Sound is an American audio equipment company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Best known for The Rat distortion pedal, introduced in 1978 and used by everyone from Radiohead to Kurt Cobain.

Strymon is a California-based boutique effects company specializing in high-end digital reverbs, delays, and modulation effects. Their pedals are beloved for their studio-quality sound, deep programmability, and exceptional build quality.

TC Electronic is a Danish audio equipment company famous for their studio-quality effects. Best known for the Hall of Fame reverb and Flashback delay, TC Electronic offers premium tone at accessible price points, often with innovative features like TonePrint technology.

VOX is a British musical instrument manufacturer famous for their AC30 amplifier. Their effects pedals, including the Satchurator and wah pedals, carry the same British character.

Walrus Audio is an Oklahoma City-based boutique effects company known for their beautifully designed, high-quality pedals. Their artwork is as distinctive as their sound — each pedal features unique illustrations that have become collector's items.