Description

Key Features :

• Up to 20dB of Gain: Provides a significant volume increase for solos or for pushing a tube amp into natural overdrive.
• Discrete J-FET Circuit: Uses a single-ended Class A configuration to mimic the warmth and saturation of a tube preamp.
• Transparent but Warm: While primarily linear from 20Hz to 20kHz, it is noted for adding a subtle “sweetness” and high-end shimmer to the signal.
• High Headroom: Can be powered with 9V or 18V DC. Running it at 18V (using the included or a separate adapter) increases the headroom and punch, allowing it to handle both instrument and line-level signals without unwanted clipping.
• True Bypass: Ensures your original tone remains untouched when the pedal is disengaged.

Common Applications :

• Solo Boost: Placed at the end of the pedal chain to provide a pure volume jump.
• Gain Stage: Placed before overdrive or distortion pedals to increase their “crunch” and sustain.
• Always-On Buffer/Sweetener: Used to “fatten up” thin single-coil pickups or to add clarity to long cable runs thanks to its high input impedance.
• Effects Loop: Can be placed in an amp’s effects loop to act as a master volume boost for leads.