Please recommend a simple boost

[kjp360]

LPB-1

Electro-Harmonix LPB-1 Nano Linear Power Booster

Best 40 bucks I ever spent. The only pedal that always stays in my bag. Useful for bass, guitar and synth/organ. It really pushes the amp front end if that's what you are looking for.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

This one's pretty good...

https://www.amazon.com/COSCO-11330C...n+step+stool+chair&qid=1680786641&sr=8-7&th=1

 

[Mighty Thumb]

Another recommendation for the TC Electronic Spark Mini. I use it to feed a little extra gain into the front end of both an Ampeg PF50T and an Orange TB500 V2. Set properly it gives me just the right amount of grit and volume boost.

 

[Rumblefisher]

Lizard leg blue tail. One on reverb. Another on ebay. You will not regret it.

 

[Kael]

As long as it isn't dimed, turn the input volume up more. That's why input gain knobs go higher... for low output instruments.

 

[sheltjo6]

My passive bass puts out lower output, I'm just wanting a little boost to get a little more volume out of my Mesa subway head. Basically i just need a little more to drive the gain stage a bit ,so I don't need to turn it up as much to get volume..I'm not talking about crazy boost just a little..
Please recommend a bass guitar boost pedal that's no frills, quiet and under 100 bucks.
?

Xotic RC Bass Boost is what I use.

 

[BassBrass]

My first thought is that if you need more volume, the problem is that you need either a more powerful amp or, more likely, more speaker area. If you're already maxing out the input gain and output volume on the amp, boosting the input with a pedal will likely cause clipping and/or overpower your speaker(s).

For the First Time in History, the Lobster is wrong with the dogma. I wouldn't have thought it possible as I rely on Lobsters reviews!
I have a few basses, the lowest output one is a Dan Electro Longhorn and the loudest/hot one is a Sterling Sub. They both have "issues" because of this. The Longhorn needs a boost and the SUB can't be used with some pedals without a volume reduction on the bass volume knob (forbidden usually). Sometimes it's a benefit too--the Longhorn interfaces perfectly with old school pedals like the EH Bass Micro Synth, and the SUB sounds great direct into an amp and can actually overdrive in input a little (which I like the sound of).

 

[Lobster11]

For the First Time in History, the Lobster is wrong with the dogma. I wouldn't have thought it possible as I rely on Lobsters reviews!

You have me confused with a different crustacean. @LowEndLobster's errorless streak continues.

Me, I'm wrong all the time.

 

[rashrader]

Here’s my advice. Don’t get a pedal.

Try these steps in order.
1. Turn up your amp.
2. Play with a lighter touch.
3. When you need volume. Dig in and play that bass!!

So, my advice is to add dynamics to your playing. If that doesn’t work, you need a better amp.

 

[lermgalieu]

Mesa Subway amps have a linear taper to the pots, which means that, unlike many other amps, the volume increases uniformly across the entire knob range. Don't be afraid of turning them up. I suggest checking the manual for recommended input gain and master levels. I play passive basses through multiple Subway amps (D350, D800, D800+) and don't need a boost.

 

[HelpImaRock]

I'm going to just use my Aguilar compressor for a little extra.

A compressor could add noise depending on the settings. Just something to look out for.

 

[CochinoBass]

+1 on the TC Electronics Spark (any version).

 

[BassBrass]

You have me confused with a different crustacean. @LowEndLobster's errorless streak continues.

Me, I'm wrong all the time.

Oh! I Did Not Know That. I hope your tail is notched so you will never be cooked (although by the bright red color maybe you have been served, literally) Anyway my advice was for people using multiple basses of different outputs, if it's just one bass I'd use the amp's own pre and master volume, set and forget.

 

[Liam Wald]

Quite a few people have recommended the TC Spark.
I whole heartedly agree. It is a great subtile boost for bass.
And I just wanted to add that it also is great for guitar. Especially the full size one with the mode switch set to the FAT setting.

 

[wintremute]

Apparently a more exotic (or perhaps less educated) part of the British Isles than where I’ve been. ;-)

I was using the Bri'ish spelling.

 

[grocker]

This one's pretty good...

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https://www.amazon.com/COSCO-11330CBY1E-Stylaire-Retro-Yellow/dp/B07WC7NV5N/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=kitchen+step+stool+chair&qid=1680786641&sr=8-7&th=1

Ha!! Don't laugh I've played with an older guy keyboard player that's his chair! , I laugh everytime I see him show up, it looks like it's from the 50s lol..

 

[grocker]

Guys thanks again for taking the time to offer advice and jokes lol. I really do appreciate it and I might not have replied to everyone but I have read all the comments.

 

[jaibeau]

Broughton BBA

 

[LowEndLobster]

You have me confused with a different crustacean. @LowEndLobster's errorless streak continues.

Me, I'm wrong all the time.

Dude I feel so bad with how often this happens lol

 

[Lobster11]

Dude I feel so bad with how often this happens lol

Nah, it's all good. I find it more amusing than annoying.