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Order of pedals

So I have my peeled setup as follows...
1) Volume pedal
2) BOSS RV-5 reverb
3) MXR Carbon Copy delay
4) Big Muff Pi fuzz
5) Boss tuner

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I know changing up the order of your pedals can change the effect or sound they give you, so I guess is that a good order? Or is there a better one I can wire up. I'm also open to suggestions, I'm kinda a newb when it come to effects.

I do plan on shopping around for maybe an octave pedal or a synth pedal. So when I get one or both of those, where would those go.
 
Muff before delay.
Whether you put the volume before or after the delay depends on if you want to be able to cut the delay off or let it ring out after you've rolled back the volume. (letting it ring out would be like the start of Metallica's Damage Inc).
The tuner could be used the same way if it has a mute switch.

An octaver would normally go before the muff/delay/reverb. They like a clean signal so they can hold onto the note.

But if you find a different order that works better for you, go for it.
 
Ceez said:
Generally, there are no rules for the order of guitar effects pedals. IME, it really depends how you use them in your music. But just in case you want something of a guideline, this one makes it simple.

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That is a great resource, definitely gonna try some new orders tonight!