“Is this what you wanted? To use a guitar pedal that is haunted?” – Leonard Cohen, probably.
At Gear4music we have a wide variety of spooky guitar pedals to choose from. With this selection you can get anything from pure unbridled terror to a nice little mid EQ – perfect for instilling fear into your music and your audiences… and perfect for Halloween!
KMA Machines Wurm 2 Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal
You wouldn’t want to encounter Wurm 2 in the dark – I mean just look at that thing – but it will make your guitar sound awesome.
This pedal is based on the HM-2 distortion pedal, but with extra EQ control.
It can be flicked between HMII mode, KMA mode, or a combination off both EQs stacked on top of each other.
And for extra shaping, there are four EQ parameters, which can be internally modified.
The result? A chugging, heavy metal guitar tone.
And to really lean into the Halloween theme, its gain knob has been named “Terror”. Horrifying stuff, if you ask me.
JHS Pedals Haunting Mids EQ
WoOOOooOoooooo… is not the sound this pedal makes. But that ghost is cute right?
What the JHS Pedals Haunting Mids EQ does do, however, is shape your guitar’s mid frequencies. This is the most important part of an electric guitar tone – so having in-depth control of it is really useful. You can boost or and sweep through different frequencies.
It’s really good in combination with other guitar pedals. For example, you could add more transparency to a full fuzz – or add more meat to a different transparent distortion.
So, rather than being just a spooky gimmick, this pedal is actually useful – thanks JHS!
Shop now | JHS Pedals Haunting Mids EQ
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt Fuzz
You’re deep in the woods with your shaky camera and you spot a pack of four wolves darting towards you. How did life come to this?
That chaotic feeling is embodied by the Haunt Fuzz by Old Blood Noise Endeavors.
It can create anything from a classic ’60s fuzz to an over-the-top-and-breaking-apart-at-every-seam fuzz.
This pedal is noisy – great for adding more chaos to your guitar sound, bringing that extra fright to your riffs.
And it’s great for bass, giving you a scuzzy low-end that is sure to frighten any poltergeists away.
Shop now | Old Blood Noise Endeavors Haunt Fuzz
KMA Machines Dead Stag Fuzz/Distortion
Is being trapped in the middle of a desert, surrounded by circling vultures more your kind of horror? Well, you’re in luck!
The Dead Stag pedal from KMA machines is perfect for those isolated desert rock tones.
For extra grittiness and intensity, it has a growl and a mud knob.
And to top it off, there’s a parametric EQ control, giving you loads of tonal options to shape your fuzz sound.
Shop now | KMA Machines Dead Stag Fuzz/Distortion
Death By Audio Evil Filter & Fuzz
Evil. What does it make you think of? Maybe Dracula? Or do you think of a filter and fuzz combo?
If it’s the latter, then Death By Audio’s Evil Filter & Fuzz will be right up your street.
This pedal has high pass, bandpass, and lowpass modes, with two screaming resonances. So, you can hack away at your guitar tone and make it something truly monstrous.
And for extra evil, you can use this with an expression pedal to create a nasty wah.
Shop now | Death By Audio Evil Filter & Fuzz
Dunlop KH95 CryBaby Kirk Hammett Wah
Enter Night, Enter the Dunlop KH95 CryBaby Kirk Hammett Wah.
If you know Metallica, you know they like their scary music. Now you can get a scary Wah just like their guitarist, Kirk Hammett, with this special CryBaby from Dunlop.
And to add to its spookiness, it has a black and green design with a horrifying skeleton footprint.
Shop now | Dunlop KH95 CryBaby Kirk Hammett Wah
EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2 Octave Up
From the depths, a terrifying tentacle – that pushes your guitar up an octave.
The EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle is made to be paired with fuzz pedals, but it’s just as good on its own.
Its streamlined design makes it easy to get an effective octave-up effect with ease.
This is the perfect way to make your solos pop out of your amplifier. Much like a kraken rising from the deep
Shop now | EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2 Octave Up
Scary sounds
As you can see, a lot of guitar pedals can give you a fright this Halloween. These pedals are ideal for adding a bit of horror to your live gigs or a bit of spookiness to your recordings.
Want to get gear for a Halloween party? Check out our guide for putting on a frightful event. And to make your event a spine-tingling night to remember, why not browse our Halloween gear?
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