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Fuzz pedals should usually go first, followed by overdrive and finally distortion. That's because you should have the biggest changes to your tone at the start, and then let the later pedals refine it before it goes into your amp.
- Can you use overdrive and fuzz together?
- Where should fuzz pedals be placed?
- Should I get overdrive or distortion first?
Can you use overdrive and fuzz together?
The term “stacking” refers to connecting more than one overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal together and using them both at the same time. In order to get these “stacked” pedals to sound and work properly you'll need to use them a little differently than you would if they were ran alone.
Where should fuzz pedals be placed?
So by placing a buffer between the two, you're essentially interrupting the way they interact and you'll be compromising your fuzz sound. So make sure that you place your fuzz pedal as early in the chain as you can.
Should I get overdrive or distortion first?
Go overdrive all the way and forget the distortion pedal all together unless you are in to grunge or really dark metal. Distortion does have it's place but i would allways go overdrive first for that slightly distorted sound and to increase sustain.
