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Interested in learning about different types of guitar effect pedals and units? Look here for links to manufacturer web sites, effect pedal reviews, and more.
Alesis
Contains info on all Alesis products via an online catalog, has a downloads area, offers customer support, etc.
Boss
Fecently overhauled site provides excellent support and info regarding Boss effect pedals.
Danelectro
A brief introduction to the vintage-style pedal/guitar/amp makers. Not a whole lot of information here, but it does provide contact info.
Digitech
A really strong site that offers strong support for all Digitech products, tips, mailing lists, downloadable manuals (in .pdf format), and much more.
Dod
Includes a "tech talk" area, where Dod pedal owners can ask questions, and get feedback about their gear..
Electro-Harmonix
One of the great effects manufacturers of the 1960s, this company fizzled in the mid 1980s. Now they're back.. and you can hear and see their effects pedals on this official site.
Fulltone
Official site for the pedal manufacturer.
Ibanez
Relatively basic site that gives brief outlines of pedals that Ibanez offers.
Korg
Site that boasts new products, but is incomplete in it's archiving of older Korg equipment.
Lexicon
No-frills site that contains lots of useful info on Lexicon products. Includes users manual downloads, and mores.
Procosound
The makers of the highly regarded RAT pedal offer a simple but informative site, including product specs.
Rocktron
Includes product archives, reviews, online store, and more. Also of note: an archive of rack presets, available for download.
Snarlingdog
From the makers of RockTek effect pedals. Online price guide gives you an idea of just how inexpensive these pedals are.
TC Electronics
Makers of highly regarded studio-quality effects. Site includes users manuals available for download.
Visual Sound
Makers of the highly acclaimed Rt. 66, and Jekyll & Hyde overdrive pedals. Site includes audio clips of pedals in use.
Yamaha
Info (including patches) on the few guitar effects processors that Yamaha has available.
Zoom
Website featuring the popular multi-effect units. Those interested can download users manuals of Zoom products from the site.

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