So ya wanna start a punk band? Or maybe you just wanna jam along to your punk rock favorites and be able to sound alot like them. I feel ya! Punk Rock music is on my top 5 list for favorite genres.
It doesn’t matter if you want to sound like Black Flag, Green Day, or one of those poppier punk bands that seem to be popular nowadays, there is definitely a guitar pedal that will give you the sound you are looking for.
But in this article, I’ve broken it down into the top few guitar pedals that are sure to bring you a punk rock sound when you use them in the right manner.
Table of Contents
Punk Rock Guitar Pedal Overview
Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
Pros
- Great for all genres of music
- Affordable yet not cheaply built
- Boss is famous for it’s durability
- Wide range of distortion
Cons
- Not as much distortion as the other pedals on the list
JHS Angry Charlie V3
Pros
- Sounds AMAZING!
- Top of the line effects range
- Distortion that’s out of this world!
- 3-Band Tone stack
Cons
- Doesn’t use batteries
- This isn’t the cheapest pedal
Pro Co Rat2 Distortion Pedal
Pros
- Perfect for lead guitar
- Can also be used with Bass Guitar
- Won’t break the bank
- Works really great as a stand alone fuzz pedal
Cons
- This pedal is now made in China
- Batteries in this pedal don’t last very long.
- Sounds rather “muddy” on extended range guitars
JOYO Ultimate Drive Overdrive Pedal
Pros
- Very Affordable
- Built out of aluminum alloy
- Beginner friendly
Cons
- A battery is not included
- Doesn’t have the best tone compared to the other pedals on this list.
Final Thoughts
Almost any type of distortion pedal can be used to create some really kick-ass punk rock riffs when you optimize the pedal for your specific set up.
It should also be noted that you don’t absolutely need any guitar pedal at all to sound like a punk rock guitarist. After all, the Ramones guitarist didn’t even use a pedal. He just set up his amp to the right settings and it complemented his guitar.
However, the above mentioned pedals definitely offer a ton of convenience when trying to obtain the punk rock sound that works for you without having to adjust your amp constantly.
