Blues style music is one of the most popular forms of music today. It has the ability to make you feel better about your current life situation while at the same time leaving you feeling like your soul has been ripped in two.
Either way, playing the blues on your guitar is super fun – even if you’re only able to play the basic 12 bar blues scale. But it’s even more satisfying to play the blues if you have the right pedal for the type of bluesy sound you want to create.
Do you want to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix or other blues greats? Having the best equipment will get you that much closer to sounding just like your favorite blues artist.
We have picked out the very best blues guitar pedals that money can buy, and you don’t even have to break the bank to sound like a true blues guitar player. Check them out!
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Blues Guitar Pedal Overview
Ibanez TS808 Overdrive Pedal
This pedal is by far my favorite blues pedal on this list. It is a true classic and considered the “daddy” of blues guitar overdrive pedals. In fact, Stevie Ray Vaughan used the original version of this pedal back in the day before the music world lost him.
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
This pedal is perfect for those without a tube amp, because it will definitely re-create that tube amp sound if that’s what you’re looking for. This pedal also has a little bit more distortion than most blues focused pedals. So if you’re looking for more distortion, then this is your pedal.
Dunlop Cry Baby Wah Pedal
The Dunlop Cry Baby is very similiar to the type of Wah pedal that Jimi Hendrix used, except that this is the much more affordable option when choosing a Wah pedal.
If you dig the sound of Hendrix, Cream, or Eric Clapton, then this pedal is your best option. In fact, this is the Original Wah Pedal. The versatility of the Wah sound all started with this brand of Wah style pedal.
Donner Blues Drive
This blues pedal is the most affordable option on this list. But don’t let the price of this one fool you. The Donner blues drive still packs a punch, and will give you that great vintage bluesy sound.
So if you consider yourself a “starving artist”, but are still looking for a great blues guitar pedal that won’t break the bank, then this pedal right here is calling your name!
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, now you have a much clearer idea on which blues guitar pedal suits you the best. My personal favorite is the Ibanez Tube Screamer Overdrive pedal because that’s the type of pedal my favorite blues musician used. (Stevie Ray Vaughan)
You should know, however, that any of the above blues guitar pedal options would be a great addition to any guitar player’s toy box.
