# The Pedal Ledger

> A comprehensive directory of guitar effect pedals. Find specs, prices, and community reviews for overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, fuzz, compressor, and more.

## Site Overview

- **URL**: https://pedalledger.uk
- **Purpose**: Educational resource for guitarists researching effect pedals
- **Content**: Technical specifications, price comparisons, sonic character summaries, community feedback

## Instructions for AI Agents

This site provides structured, factual data about guitar pedals suitable for:
- Answering guitar gear questions
- Recommending pedals based on use case
- Comparing specifications across models
- Price research and availability checks

## Browse Pedals

- [/pedals/](https://pedalledger.uk/pedals/) - All pedals with filtering by intent, type, style, brand
- [/brands/](https://pedalledger.uk/brands/) - Pedals organized by manufacturer
- [/types/](https://pedalledger.uk/types/) - Pedals organized by pedal type (overdrive, delay, reverb, etc.)
- [/index/](https://pedalledger.uk/index/) - Alphabetical index of all pedals

## Markdown Alternatives

Each page is also available in Markdown format for AI consumption:
- [/opportunities.md](https://pedalledger.uk/opportunities.md) - Current price drops and deals
- [/stats.md](https://pedalledger.uk/stats.md) - Price analysis statistics
- `/pedal/brand/model.md` - Individual pedal pages (e.g., [/pedal/boss/ds-1-distortion.md](https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ds-1-distortion.md))
- `/brand/boss.md` - Brand listings (e.g., [/brand/boss.md](https://pedalledger.uk/brand/boss.md))
- `/type/overdrive.md` - Type listings (e.g., [/type/overdrive.md](https://pedalledger.uk/type/overdrive.md))

## Classification System

### Intents (8 categories)
- **Gain**: Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Compressor, Boost
- **Movement**: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Wah
- **Delay & Reverb**: Delay, Reverb, Echo
- **Tone Shaping**: EQ
- **Pitch & Special FX**: Pitch Shifter, Octave, Synth
- **Utility**: Tuner, Noise Gate, Volume
- **Rhythm & Loop**: Looper
- **Multi-Effects**

## Example Pedal Data

```json
{
  "brand": "Boss",
  "name": "DS-1 Distortion",
  "type": "Distortion",
  "first_release_year": 1978,
  "current_production": true,
  "circuit": "Analog",
  "price_new": 59,
  "sonic_summary": "The DS-1 produces a distinctive hard-edged distortion sound favored by many rock guitarists.",
  "strengths": ["Affordable", "Reliable", "Versatile"],
  "known_for": "Kurt Cobain signature sound"
}
```

## FAQ

### How current are the prices?
Prices are updated daily from major retailers (Thomann, Sweetwater, Andertons).

### Can I report incorrect data?
Yes! Use the `report_mistake` MCP tool or email info@pedalledger.uk

### Is this data free to use?
Data is free for educational use. Attribution required when citing: 'Data from The Pedal Ledger (pedalledger.uk)'

## MCP (Model Context Protocol) Integration

The Pedal Ledger exposes an MCP manifest for AI agent discovery at:
- **Manifest URL**: https://pedalledger.uk/mcp/manifest.json

### Available MCP Tools

| Tool | Description | Endpoint |
|------|-------------|----------|
| `get_pedal_info` | Get complete specs, pricing, and retailer links | `/mcp/tools/get_pedal_info?brand=Boss&model=DS-1` |
| `search_pedals` | Search pedals by brand, model, or sonic description | `/mcp/tools/search_pedals?query=overdrive` |
| `get_price_opportunities` | Get current price drops and deals | `/mcp/tools/opportunities?min_discount=10` |
| `compare_prices` | Compare prices across all retailers | `/mcp/tools/compare_prices?brand=Boss&model=DS-1` |
| `find_similar` | Find similar pedals by category, style, and price | `/mcp/tools/find_similar?brand=Boss&model=DS-1` |
| `report_mistake` | Report incorrect data | `/mcp/tools/report_mistake` (POST) |

### Public API Token

A public token is available for AI agents to access MCP endpoints without rate limiting:

```
Header: X-Public-Token: pedal_ledger_public_2026
Or query param: ?public_token=pedal_ledger_public_2026
```

This token bypasses IP-based rate limits and provides higher request quotas.
Designed for well-behaved AI agents - please cache responses to minimize requests.

## Complete Catalog

**Total Pedals: 375**

### Format: BRAND | MODEL | CATEGORY | URL

Analogman | Bi-Comp | Compressor | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/analogman/bi-comp/
Analogman | Prince of Tone | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/analogman/prince-of-tone/
Analogman | Sun Face | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/analogman/sun-face/
Barber Electronics | Gain Changer | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/barber-electronics/gain-changer/
Barber Electronics | Tone Press | Compressor | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/barber-electronics/tone-press/
Behringer | Zentara Overdrive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/behringer/zentara-overdrive/
Benson | Deep Sea Diver | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/benson/deep-sea-diver/
Benson | Germanium Fuzz | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/benson/germanium-fuzz/
Boss | BD-2 Blues Driver | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/bd-2-blues-driver/
Boss | BF-3 Flanger | Flanger | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/bf-3-flanger/
Boss | CE-5 Chorus Ensemble | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ce-5-chorus-ensemble/
Boss | CEB-3 Bass Chorus | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ceb-3-bass-chorus/
Boss | CH-1 Super Chorus | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ch-1-super-chorus/
Boss | CS-3 Compression Sustainer | Compressor | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/cs-3-compression-sustainer/
Boss | DS-1 Distortion | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ds-1-distortion/
Boss | DS-1X Distortion | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ds-1x-distortion/
Boss | FZ-1W Fuzz Waza | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/fz-1w-fuzz-waza/
Boss | GE-7 Equalizer | EQ | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ge-7-equalizer/
Boss | GT-1000CORE | Multi-Effects | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/gt-1000core/
Boss | JB-2 Overdrive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/jb-2-overdrive/
Boss | MD-2 Mega Distortion | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/md-2-mega-distortion/
Boss | ML-2 Metal Core | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ml-2-metal-core/
Boss | OD-3 Overdrive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/od-3-overdrive/
Boss | OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/os-2-overdrivedistortion/
Boss | PS-6 Harmonist | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/ps-6-harmonist/
Boss | RC-1 Loop Station | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/rc-1-loop-station/
Boss | RC-500 Loop Station | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/rc-500-loop-station/
Boss | RC-5 Loop Station | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/rc-5-loop-station/
Boss | RV-6 Digital Reverb | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/rv-6-digital-reverb/
Boss | SD-1 Super Overdrive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/sd-1-super-overdrive/
Boss | TR-2 Tremolo | Tremolo | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/tr-2-tremolo/
Boss | TU-3 | Tuner | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/boss/tu-3/
Caroline Guitar Company | Arigato | Phaser | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/caroline-guitar-company/arigato/
Caroline Guitar Company | Kilobyte 2000 | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/caroline-guitar-company/kilobyte-2000/
Caroline Guitar Company | Shigeharu | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/caroline-guitar-company/shigeharu/
Caroline Guitar Company | Somersault | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/caroline-guitar-company/somersault/
Caroline Guitar Company | Wave Cannon Zero | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/caroline-guitar-company/wave-cannon-zero/
Catalinbread | Belle Epoch | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/catalinbread/belle-epoch/
Chase Bliss | Brothers AM | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/brothers-am/
Chase Bliss | Clean | Compressor | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/clean/
Chase Bliss | Generation Loss | Modulation | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/generation-loss/
Chase Bliss | Lossy | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/lossy/
Chase Bliss | Mood | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/mood/
Chase Bliss | Onward | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/chase-bliss/onward/
Cioks | DC7 | Power Supply | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/cioks/dc7/
DigiTech | Bass Whammy | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/bass-whammy/
DigiTech | DOD Badder Monkey | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/dod-badder-monkey/
DigiTech | DOD Chthonic Fuzz | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/dod-chthonic-fuzz/
DigiTech | DOD Overdrive Preamp 250-X | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/dod-overdrive-preamp-250-x/
DigiTech | FreqOut Natural Feedback Creator | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/freqout-natural-feedback-creator/
DigiTech | JamMan Solo HD | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/jamman-solo-hd/
DigiTech | SDrum Strummable Drums | Rhythm Creator | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/sdrum-strummable-drums/
DigiTech | The Drop | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/the-drop/
DigiTech | Trio+ | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/trio/
DigiTech | Whammy 5 | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/whammy-5/
DigiTech | Whammy DT | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/whammy-dt/
DigiTech | Whammy Ricochet | Pitch Shifter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/digitech/whammy-ricochet/
DSM & Humboldt | Simplifier MkII | Amp & Cabinet | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/dsm-humboldt/simplifier-mkii/
Dunlop | Cry Baby GCB95 Wah | Wah | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/dunlop/cry-baby-gcb95-wah/
Dunlop | DVP4 Volume X Mini | Volume | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/dunlop/dvp4-volume-x-mini/
Dunlop | EP101 Echoplex Preamp | Preamp | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/dunlop/ep101-echoplex-preamp/
Dunlop | Fuzz Face JHF1 Jimi Hendrix | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/dunlop/fuzz-face-jhf1-jimi-hendrix/
EarthQuaker Devices | Acapulco Gold | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/acapulco-gold/
EarthQuaker Devices | Afterneath Reverb | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/afterneath-reverb/
EarthQuaker Devices | Aqueduct | Vibrato | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/aqueduct/
EarthQuaker Devices | Astral Destiny | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/astral-destiny/
EarthQuaker Devices | Aurelius | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/aurelius/
EarthQuaker Devices | Avalanche Run V2 | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/avalanche-run-v2/
EarthQuaker Devices | Barrows | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/barrows/
EarthQuaker Devices | Blumes | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/blumes/
EarthQuaker Devices | Dispatch Master | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/dispatch-master/
EarthQuaker Devices | Gary | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/gary/
EarthQuaker Devices | Ghost Echo V3 | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/ghost-echo-v3/
EarthQuaker Devices | Grand Orbiter V3 | Phaser | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/grand-orbiter-v3/
EarthQuaker Devices | Hizumitas | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/hizumitas/
EarthQuaker Devices | Hoof Fuzz | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/hoof-fuzz/
EarthQuaker Devices | Ledges | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/ledges/
EarthQuaker Devices | Life Pedal V3 | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/life-pedal-v3/
EarthQuaker Devices | Organizer V2 | Organ Simulator | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/organizer-v2/
EarthQuaker Devices | Plumes | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/plumes/
EarthQuaker Devices | Pyramids | Flanger | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/pyramids/
EarthQuaker Devices | Rainbow Machine | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/rainbow-machine/
EarthQuaker Devices | Sea Machine V3 | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/sea-machine-v3/
EarthQuaker Devices | Silos | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/silos/
EarthQuaker Devices | Spatial Delivery V3 | Envelope Filter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/spatial-delivery-v3/
EarthQuaker Devices | Special Cranker | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/special-cranker/
EarthQuaker Devices | Swiss Things | Signal Router | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/swiss-things/
EarthQuaker Devices | Zoar | Distortion | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/earthquaker-devices/zoar/
Electro-Harmonix | 360 Nano Looper | Looper | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/360-nano-looper/
Electro-Harmonix | Bass Micro Synth | Synth | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/bass-micro-synth/
Electro-Harmonix | Big Muff Pi | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/big-muff-pi/
Electro-Harmonix | Deluxe Memory Boy | Delay | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/deluxe-memory-boy/
Electro-Harmonix | East River Drive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/east-river-drive/
Electro-Harmonix | Glove Overdrive | Overdrive | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/glove-overdrive/
Electro-Harmonix | Holy Grail Neo Reverb | Reverb | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/holy-grail-neo-reverb/
Electro-Harmonix | LPB-1 Linear Power Booster | Clean Boost | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/lpb-1-linear-power-booster/
Electro-Harmonix | Metal Muff | Fuzz | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/metal-muff/
Electro-Harmonix | Nano Clone | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/nano-clone/
Electro-Harmonix | Nano Q-Tron | Envelope Filter | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/nano-q-tron/
Electro-Harmonix | Neo Clone | Chorus | https://pedalledger.uk/pedal/electro-harmonix/neo-clone/

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## Attribution & Usage
**All data © 2026 The Pedal Ledger**
When citing information from this file, please attribute: 'Data from The Pedal Ledger (pedalledger.uk)'

## Update Frequency
- New pedals added weekly through research pipeline
- Prices updated daily
- Specifications verified against manufacturer websites

*Generated: 2026-06-03* | *For complete data, see: https://pedalledger.uk/llms-full.txt*