Workshop: Guitar Pedals, Distortion and Fuzz

Thursday, 4/16/2026
5:00 - 6:00
Mix: Audio - 2nd Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Play effects pedals on guitar, bass, or keyboard in The Mix's monthly guitar pedal series. Learn about altering sounds using pedals in The Mix's Music Studio. This month we will be exploring distortion and fuzz pedals. In honor of groundbreaking Black guitarist and legend Jimi Hendrix we will try to emulate Hendrix's guitar tone using The Mix's pedals. This program will feature a Super Rodent and an Angry Orange from Keeley Electronics, and a Haunt Fuzz from Old Blood Noise Endeavors.

 For ages 12–18. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served. 


 

Dance & Music

Enjoy performances, talks and workshops that celebrate movement and the musical arts.

Audio & Video Production

Build technology skills to create compelling content. 

More Than a Month: Black Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Black community.

More Than a Month recognizes important events in Black history, honors community and national leaders and fosters steps towards collective change. Programming features authors, poets and craft classes. 

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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