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Distortion is usually one of the first effects guitarists add to their arsenal, as a good distortion pedal can open up tones that are time-consuming to set up or impossible to achieve on your amp. Although the terms distortion and overdrive can and are often used synonymously, it's best to think of distortion as a more extreme effect. Distortion pedals usually offer more gain than overdrive pedals, so they're perfect for metal and hard rock.

Radial Bones London Distortion

We said: “The Bones series is Radial’s solid-state version of the Tonebone valve-driven pedals. The London Distortion’s ‘British Plexi’ drive sound is totally flexible for different styles. It has a dual band EQ section and two level controls to provide a footswitchable volume boost.”

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