Mini Overdrive & Distortion Pedals

Running out of pedalboard space? Mini guitar pedals let you expand your sound without sacrificing real estate. These compact stompboxes pack the same high-quality tones and functionality as their full-sized counterparts, but in a more convenient miniaturised format.

Loads of top brands have brought out reliable mini overdrive and distortion pedals to let you access these benefits. Tone City, Wampler, NUX, Mooer, Landlord FX and many others now offer seriously powerful overdrives and distortions in a mini scale. You don’t need to compromise on tone either! Many of the top mini pedals listed here feature the same circuitry as their full-sized models, just in a compact package.

The only downside of mini pedals is that they can be a little more finnicky to get dialled in due to the smaller controls. However, because you can fit practically double the number of them on your pedalboard, for anyone who’s happy to set and forget their effects, minis are a no-brainer.

If you want to find out more about mini pedals, check out our mini pedals buyer’s guide for more information and recommendations.