Buying guide · ToneForge
First pedalboard order
A practical pedal buying order for distortion, tuner, delay, modulation, and power.
As an Amazon Associate, ToneForge Electric earns from qualifying purchases. Product links may be affiliate links.
Tuner First
A tuner pedal improves live confidence and can mute the signal between songs.
One Gain Pedal
Start with an overdrive or distortion that fits the player’s genre instead of stacking three similar drive boxes.
Delay Adds Space
A simple analog-style delay is often more useful than a complicated multi-effect for a first board.