158 Results for "Boost"

Summer NAMM 2018: Fender launches three new effects pedals

Fender presents three new pedals Engager Boost, The Pelt Fuzz and Full Moon Distortion, which complement their existing line-up and have again been designed by Stan Cotey.

Walrus Audio Emissary Parallel Boost: 2 boost circuits in one pedal

The Emissary is based on a JFET circuit, with clear highs and mid boost section to help make your guitar stand out in the mix. But is there enough here to set it apart from the competition?

Beetronics’ Royal Jelly and Buzzter pedals swarm out in time for summer

These two new boutique bee-themed drive/fuzz and boost pedals from Beetronics are landing now, but will they make you rush to your dealer to collect some of their tone honey?

LunaStone Boost 18: Punching above its weight?

Designed and built in Denmark, this boost pedal offers a whopping 18db of clean gain, even topping their previous gain pedal. But will the LunaStone Boost 18 be enough to push past the competition?

SoundBrut DRVA Overdrive + Boost Mk.II: 12 drive flavours on tap

With a drive section comprised of a NE5534 op-amp for hard clipping and a MOSFET variable boost section, the new DRVA MK II pedal also manages to cram in 12 voicings, making it pretty versatile indeed.

Keeley Germanium Amplifier pedal – handmade by Robert Keeley!

This new single knob controlled preamp is based on a Tungsram AC125 germanium PNP transistor and is available in limited quantities from the Keeley Custom Shop

Dr No Effects’ Colossus pedal: The art (deco) of octave fuzz and gritty boost

Sure, it may look pretty. But this box can get ugly. In the way you want an octave fuzz and booster to react. when the lights are low this thing can get downright filthy and possibly inspire riffs to match

ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical: More Bassman for your buck?

Now available in a more pedalboard-friendly 'vertical' edition, the new ZVex '59 Sound Vertical also saves you money as well as real estate on your board.

NAMM 2018: Teisco relaunched as a brand with Fuzz, Boost and Delay effects

The old Japanese brand Teisco has been relaunched for 2018 at NAMM with three new effects pedals heading up the newly revived company. But are they retro chic or cash-in nonsense?

NAMM 2018: JHS Bonsai – 9 Tube Screamers in one pedal?

How many Ibanez Tube Screamer overdrive pedals can you squeeze into one box? Apparently, the answer is nine and so JHS pedals have gone and done just that!

Pigtronix Micro Editions: Three little piggie pedals in time for Christmas

These diminutive versions of some classic Pigtronix circuits include the Octava Micro, Gatekeeper Micro and the Class A Boost Micro pedals. Reasonably priced, useful but with some excellent pedigree.

Taurus Stomp-Head 3 pedalboard guitar amps: Classic or High-Gain?

Two new mini versions from the Polish amp company that brought us the Stomp-Head 5 are available as two separate amps - Classic and High-Gain. Will you want to stomp on one?

New guitar pedals this week by Mooer, Mythos and Rougarou

This week's pedals include budget octave pedals and two unique boutique offerings from the USA including two monstrously dirty pedals inspired by mythical beasts.

Blackstar brings HT Venue guitar amp series up to date with Mk II

Updated for 2017 to include more responsive drive channels, voice switches and recording outputs, the MkII versions of the HT Venue series have more to offer than their predecessors.

Danelectro Billionaire Series: Tone-rich pedals that won’t break the bank?

Danelectro introduces a new effects pedal range and a cool battery charger/power supply in one. Will this keenly priced new range save you breaking the bank?

Dr No Effects ready to boost your crystal with the, er, KFC Sauce Dispenser!

Er, what? Never mind all the dotty marketing hooey, the KFC Sauce Dispenser is an interesting if quirky take on a clean boost pedal brought to you by the eccentric genius of Dr No and Koen Fu. Dig it!

Xotic meld two pedals into one for AC/RC-OZ boost and drive

Taking the AC and RC pedals from Xotic Effects, combining them into one unit to make a limited edition signature model effects pedal for guitarist Oz Noy.

Mount Pleasant overdrive pedal: Vick Audio takes on the Marshall BluesBreaker

Mike Vickery has made a reputation for making some of the best Big Muff fuzz boxes in the boutique pedal world. Now he has taken on the fabled Marshall BluesBreaker circuit.

Fuzzrocious lunaReclipse – 12 individual gain stages in one pedal!

With a such a simple design, the lunaReclipse pedal from boutique pedal builders Fuzzrocious has plenty to offer, with a grand total of 12 different gain stages on tap for you to play with.

Fender Blues Junior III Bordeaux Reserve Limited Edition amp

This is the latest in Fender's FSR Series and comes with some subtle 'fruity' upgrades that should make the tone as smooth as a fine Malbec. This Fender Special Run should appeal to you all cork sniffers.

Fortin Amps and Fredrik Thordendal issue the ’33’ clean boost pedal

Two years in the making, the 33 clean boost pedal from Fortin Amps is designed to give you some seriously tight high-gain tones - and it'll switch your amp channels too!

Summer NAMM 2017: Way Huge Doubleland Special overdrive

Joe Bonamassa and Jeorge Tripps take their 'in-joke' one step further this year and release double the amount of overrated overdrive for a limited 2017 edition.

Summer NAMM 2017: Blackstar launches 10-Watt mini-combo series

Celebrating 10 years of cool British amp design these limited edition combos are set to be perfect for home and studio use, with each 10-watt amp having its own distinct tonal character.

Mooer Red Truck: Compact multi-effect for gigging guitarists on a budget

Mooer are out to prove they can offer a shedload of useful features on a lightweight solution at a low price. But is the new Red Truck multi-effect slowed down by too many compromises?