The Starter Pack
3 must-have types of pedals under $100 for the beginner guitarist
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And there we have it! Your starter-kit for a set of economical pedals that will get you started on your stompbox journey. Remember that creativity should never come at a hefty price and that your musical instincts are the most valuable asset you have; these pedals only serve as a means to realise those crazy ideas in your head. Go wild and have fun with these stompboxes.
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