Pr3Va1L Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Alright, I'm looking for your opinions on a good booster pedal to drive the front-end of my tube amp... I find i'm lacking a bit of gain when I'm using my single-coil equipped guitar, and so I'd like to buy (or perhaps make??) a boost pedal... So what's good and not too costly out there? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox2551 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 You mean a distortion stompbox? Boss Makes a couple good ones. DS-1 is $40 and will give you a volume boost. They make some nice Overdrive pedals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepultura999 Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 I think he's wanting one of these http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sey...edal?sku=150710 Haven't tried it, but I have heard basically, that if you're a rhythm player and you want to jump to lead now and then, go with this. -Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nitefly SA Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 shameless plugs; priceless when did you venture into pedals Ormsby? and what do you have available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 a good booster pedal to drive the front-end of my tube amp... Time Machine Boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alex Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 If you want to build something, try the Stratoblaster Make the stompbox version, it works much better tone wise. I build these for people with a 2n5457 fet, and substitute the 1.5uf cap for a 2.2uf. Plus some other changes, but they are my secrets . I veroboarded one for a guy recently, with only those two changes, took all of 30mins, including drilling a box. Was about $30US of parts(box included). And he calls me several times a week to tell me about all the improvements it has made to his clean tone, and his effects and amps. He loves it so much, he now runs it constantly, and wants a second one for solo boosting. I could supply my you with my pcb, but with international shipping, it wouldn't be worth your while. I think the board from general guitar gadgets is like 9US, so I'd go with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezerboy Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 http://aronnelson.com/gallery/album18 vero board layouts, quite a few simple ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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