In pedal days of yore , “ digital ” was a dirty word . That is no longer the case , as every category of effects has gone digital with fantastic results . Even players who were extremely skeptical of putting their guitar signal through ones and zeroes are now gigging through amplifier and effects modelers , leaving their prized vintage gear at home .
Even digital dirt is becoming popular , and for good reason , with offerings such as the Strymon Riverside . However , let ’ s not forget about the delicious warmth that all-analog devices offer . Digital pedals aren ’ t the only ones that have evolved — analog delay and modulation pedals are more affordable and featureladen than ever , making it easy to get awesome old school tones without dropping your life savings on elusive stompboxes with obsolete bucket-brigade chips . Let ’ s take a look at some options for loading up a fully-analog pedalboard for $ 500 . That ’ s certainly more than pocket change , but considering the vast field of analog pedals to choose from and their remarkable quality , it ’ s a reasonable price to pay for what you get in return . For practical purposes , I ’ ve included the cost of the actual pedalboard and power supply in the overall price . Hop on the train — next stop : Analog Town .