You can build an entire pedalboard for under $200 if you shop smart on the used market. Under $50, you will find legendary pedals like the Boss DS-1 Distortion, Behringer clones of expensive circuits, and budget gems from Donner, Joyo, and Mooer.
Behringer deserves special mention — their pedals are transparent clones of classic circuits in plastic housings. The Behringer TO800 is a near-exact clone of the $200 Ibanez Tube Screamer. The Super Fuzz and Vintage Delay are also excellent. Used prices start at $15-$20.
Classic Boss pedals from the 1990s and 2000s are incredible values under $50. The Boss SD-1, DS-1, GE-7 Equalizer, and NS-2 Noise Suppressor are all professional-quality pedals that have been on countless albums and stages.
