Some good sounds from the Zoom (Zoom 505II Guitar Effects Pedal)

Member Name: mousedadrummer

Product:	Zoom 505II Guitar Effects Pedal
Date:	02/08/09 (58 review reads)
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Advantages: Multi effects

Disadvantages: Can get better sounds with a dedicated distortion pedal

I'm not what you would call a serious guitarist, Ive just taught myself over the past few years how to play purley for my own entertainment, so I cant really reveiw this pedal for being suitable for a proffesional, but for someone like me, a casual player, I would definetly recommend it. This is the first pedal I bought when I got my guitar and I chose it because of the price, the multi effects it had and the ability to create custom effects. It is very simple to use, has 3 simple connections on the back (input, output and footswitch). It has 36 preset effects which range from just a simple distortion, to sounds imitating well know artists, to strange and interesting special effects. It has a built in tuner and can also be used as a headphone amp, to allow you to play your guitar through headphones, without an amp and with using the effects on the pedal. I think this pedal works really well for someone that does not have a very good amp, it will give a better sound and will allow you to play using headphones, however if you are looking for a good distortion, then I would recommend buying a dedicated distortion pedal.

Summary: All around good pedal...but there is better