5 Underrated Pedals Every Guitarist Should Try

The Overlooked Heroes

While Tube Screamers and Big Muffs dominate pedalboard conversations, there's a world of incredible effects flying under the radar. Here are five pedals that punch well above their profile.

1. Chase Bliss Audio Thermae

An analogue delay and pitch shifter that creates otherworldly sounds. Complex and deep, but endlessly rewarding.

2. EHX Superego

The Superego Synth Engine creates infinite sustain and synth-like swells. Perfect for ambient and experimental players.

3. Walrus Audio Slö

A reverb pedal with three unique algorithms designed specifically for dream-like, slower playing styles. Beautiful for bedroom recording.

4. Alexander Pedals Quadrant

A four-voice harmoniser that can create lush chords from single notes. Surprisingly musical and very affordable secondhand.

5. Meris Enzo

A polyphonic synth pedal that transforms your guitar into a full synthesiser. The tracking is impressively accurate.