Best Overdrive & Distortion Pedals Under £50

Overdrive and distortion pedals are probably the two most popular type of guitar effects out there, and for good reason! With an overdrive, you can transform your clean guitar sound into a crunchy low-gain rhythm or lead tone perfect for classic rock, blues, even jazz. And with a distortion pedal, you can attain a searing high-gain sound at the press of a footswitch!

There are probably more overdrive and distortion stompboxes on the market today than any other type of pedal, and it can be a little overwhelming if you don't know where to start. With that in mind, we have curated a list of the best overdrive and distortion pedals under £50. Whether you're after an ultra-hot distortion for chugging metal riffs, an expressive overdrive, or just a gain booster for your solos — we've got you covered!

Andertons Music Co. has one of the largest collection of overdrive and distortion pedals in the world, from budget-friendly brands such as Tone City, TC Electronic, Landlord FX and more. So go ahead, jump on the gain train, and elevate your tone to new sonic heights!