Clean Boost Advice

[4StringsEnough]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a really simple pedal. I know what I want but don't know who makes it. So I'm after your help! Here's my criteria:

- No colouration of the sound
- Ability to reduce volume as well as boost
- Small footprint (no bigger than a MXR pedal)
- Single knob design - level only, no tone controls
- True bypass

That's about it! Does anything fit these specs? It's not exactly a complicated design! :-) Anyone who suggests I could build something like this very easily should know that the last time I picked up a soldering iron, I managed to solder my fingers! :-0

Thanks for any help.

[insomniac2295]

ZVEX SUPER HARD ON

[Bassmike62]

EHX LPB-1 (around 50 $ new and does a decent job)
MXR Micro Amp (around 100 $ new)
Custom Audio Electronics Boost/line driver (around 100 $ new)

[scubaduba]

After owning several different boost pedals this one takes the prize hands down: Lizard Legs Blue Tail

[jmattbassplaya]

You want the MXR Micro Amp. It's probably one of the best pedals out there, IMHO. If you can find one used you won't be disappointed. I bought mine for $50.

[johnk_10]

IME, the LPB1 doesn't really leave your tone intact very well. IMO, the Zvex SHO is a lot better at it than the EH and I really like mine. as stated earlier, the mxr micro amp is also a good transparent booster.

[caeman]

Most any eq pedal
Wilson clean boost
De lisle bear hug boost
PaulC TIMMY

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by caeman

Most any eq pedal

this

[mjac28]

Dr Scientist the cleanness creation audio labs mk 4.23

[4StringsEnough]

Thanks Guys! Unfortunately, I'm no further on....

Went to my local shop to try the Micro Amp and the Custom Audio Electronics MC401. Neither of them will allow you to reduce the volume below unity.

LPB-1 too coloured.

Dr Scientist, 'Most any EQ pedal', Bear Hug, Timmy all have tone controls...

Mk 4.23 too big.

Wilson, Zvex, Lizard Legs as yet untried but all difficult to get hold of (well, maybe less so the Zvex) and a lot more expensive.

Any other ideas?

[Laurent]

HBE Bajo Mos is the one I kept after testing 5 or 6 boosts side by side.
Completely transparent pedal.
Cool graphics too.

[4StringsEnough]

Originally Posted by Laurent

HBE Bajo Mos.
Completely transparent with 10 db of boost.

Can it reduce volume too?

[caeman]

Originally Posted by 4StringsEnough

... 'Most any EQ pedal', ... all have tone controls...

*looks at his own graphic EQ pedal*

*looks at 4StringsEnough*

Say what?

[4StringsEnough]

Originally Posted by 4StringsEnough

Here's my criteria:

- Single knob design - level only, no tone controls

Originally Posted by caeman

*looks at his own graphic EQ pedal*

*looks at 4StringsEnough*

Say what?

*looks at caeman*

Say what?

[caeman]

Well, it has sliders. Not one single knob. No, nyah!

And the M108 is 18v, so it has a higher overhead.

[testing1two]

Perhaps the Xotic Bass RC Booster and remove the bass & treble knobs.

[comicbookguy95]

Never used it myself but the xotic EP booster? Small one knobber.

[christoph h.]

SFX sound micro boost...

http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=micro_boost

[RCCollins]

just because it HAS EQ controls doesn't mean you have to use them - even though you probably SHOULD if you want a boost that sounds "transparent" to your ears.

Don't waste a ton of cash on a boutique "clean boost" when you can pick up an EQ pedal for under 50 bucks

[caeman]

Originally Posted by christoph h.

SFX sound micro boost...

http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=micro_boost

And the equally capable [sfx] Micro EQ. I have one on loan to me and it is indeed clean and LOUD!