Ten Pedals, One Riff: Classic Dirt

What happens when you’ve got 10 unique classic distortion pedals and one slick riff? What type of overdrive or distortion works best with the riff, and how do you know what pedal works best? Well it’s all about how it sounds, so we tested 10 unique classic dirt pedals on a single riff. Which tone will win? There’s only one way to find out — watch now!

From transparent drive to the legendary rodent-themed distortion, dirt pedals make our guitars sing with sweet saturation and edge. Watch and learn as Justin takes 10 classic dirt pedals and uses them on a single riff in our exclusive video!

Nicholas
Video10 months ago 1 Comment Gear Demos & Walkthroughs, Videos

Nick started playing guitar in 2004 and stepped in as a drummer for his band shortly thereafter. Nick honed his performance and production skills with his projects released on labels like Deathwish Inc., Flesh & Bone, Save Your Generation, and more. At zZounds, Nick handles all Bass, Drums, and Effects Pedals marketing, and he's a huge fan of Fender Telecasters, fuzz pedals, his Marshall JTM 45, and DW Drums. Other loves are Formula 1, house cats, and Michigan history facts.

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Comments: 1
  1. Ronnie
    10 months ago

    I need to be honest: this demo was frustrating to watch. The initial tone was so weak that none of the pedals ever had a fair chance to be heard properly.

    Each pedal was also shown with only one unexplained setting. Without context or range, the demo failed to show what the pedals can actually do. That’s not just unhelpful—it risks misleading younger players into thinking this is how these tools are meant to sound or be used.

    This isn’t about being harsh for the sake of it. It’s about standards. If you’re going to put out a video under your name, it should reflect real knowledge of the gear and the responsibility that comes with teaching others. I would strongly suggest that someone higher up reviews this approach and sets a better example.

    Take the time to learn the nuances of the equipment. It takes years, yes, but that’s the difference between just making noise and actually demonstrating value.

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