Members Operator Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 I've been using a modded OD-3 as a booster to just add more grit and sustain and whatever to solos and light gain parts and junk. But I think this one was modded for more gain, because even with the level knob at unity and the gain knob at zero, it adds way too much dirt. I just want to get something simple that goes from absolutely not change, all the way up to, I don't know, light/medium gain. I was watching videos and the MXR Micro Amp looks good, but so does the EHX LPB-1. Other than one being true bypass and the other not, and the price, are there are any real differences I should be aware of? What should I get, strangers from the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubedrt Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 The LPB1 is a dirtier boost. It also adds a fat low end. I use it quite a bit and it fattens my leads. I use a tele though so not sure who muddy it would get with humbuckers. My lpb1 is in the front of my chain, the micro amp is last on my board. I use it to just increase whats going on in front of it. Just to help a part stand out. They do sound quite different, the MA being much cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubedrt Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just try an lpb1. Theyre 39 dollars, so if it works for you, its also incredibly affordable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDE Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Make a SHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Operator Posted February 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Make a SHO. I've never soldered anything more than a pickup before. Thanks tubedrt. $40 is a pretty easy price of admission. Might as well just check it out, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDE Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 I've never soldered anything more than a pickup before. Neither had I but everyone has to start somewhere. Disclaimer - I have never built a SHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Operator Posted February 22, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Neither had I but everyone has to start somewhere.Disclaimer - I have never built a SHO. Touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nathanlux Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 Seymour Duncan PUP Booster gets overlooked a lot. It also has a 3-way resonance switch: regular clean boost, vintage humbucker type sound (fatten up single coils), and modern humbucker (really fatten up single coils). It's also a totally clean boost. Can be found for around $40 buck used. I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pewtershmit Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm a very big fan of the Colorsound Power Boost, and there are some very reasonably priced clones out there. Tones of output, bass and treb controls. and cranked all the way up it starts to fuzz out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hiwatt Bob Posted February 22, 2011 Members Share Posted February 22, 2011 superduper 2in1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members damacy Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Seymour Duncan PUP Booster gets overlooked a lot. It also has a 3-way resonance switch: regular clean boost, vintage humbucker type sound (fatten up single coils), and modern humbucker (really fatten up single coils). It's also a totally clean boost. Can be found for around $40 buck used. I like. I like this suggestion. Or, http://www.fairfieldcircuitry.com/B.html. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sparkfriction Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 i like booster's with separate gain and volume control... better/easier to fit for me. the new Greenhouse Middleman Boost gives me GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jick Magger Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Xotic EP Booster is worth checking out. I'm in love with mine. However, it just seems to love my amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Operator Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 A lot of these are great suggestions but a little more expensive than I was hoping. I'm looking for stuff under $100. I'll have to check out that SD pup booster too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdrake34 Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.trachouse.com/music/3664http://www.trachouse.com/music/3665 I bought my fuzz from this guy, it's a quality pedal for the cheap. His boosts are $59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdrake34 Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/BBE-Boosta-Grande-Clean-Boost-Effect-Pedal?sku=157037&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26018939Also the BBE Boosta Grande is on sale for $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AMZ-FX Posted February 23, 2011 Moderators Share Posted February 23, 2011 Most boosters will sound cleaner if you power them with 18v... just make sure that they can tolerate the additional voltage. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubedrt Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.trachouse.com/music/3664http://www.trachouse.com/music/3665I bought my fuzz from this guy, it's a quality pedal for the cheap. His boosts are $59. I'm not trying to jack this thread, but wow, that fuzz sounds great and really cleans up well. I might order one for $69 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Agitator Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Seymour Duncan PUP Booster gets overlooked a lot. It also has a 3-way resonance switch: regular clean boost, vintage humbucker type sound (fatten up single coils), and modern humbucker (really fatten up single coils). It's also a totally clean boost. Can be found for around $40 buck used. I like. I have one of these and I love it, but I'm not sure if he wants something that clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panther_king Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'll have to check out that SD pup booster too If you like it, I have one I'll ship to your door for $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Operator Posted February 23, 2011 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah, it does sound a lot cleaner than I'm looking for. I guess I'm looking for what they call a "dirty boost." Also, if I'm running it through a clean amp, will it still break up, or does it rely on your amp already breaking up? Maybe I need one with a master volume so I can control the gain and volume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdrake34 Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm not trying to jack this thread, but wow, that fuzz sounds great and really cleans up well. I might order one for $69 shipped It's a great fuzz. I may sell mine, I don't know if I'm a fuzz guy or not. The guy that builds them is a great guy, I emailed him back and forth after I bought mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tubedrt Posted February 23, 2011 Members Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah, it does sound a lot cleaner than I'm looking for. I guess I'm looking for what they call a "dirty boost." Also, if I'm running it through a clean amp, will it still break up, or does it rely on your amp already breaking up? Maybe I need one with a master volume so I can control the gain and volume? The LPB1 is what I would consider a dirtier boost. It adds some grit and lowend. I use it to push my Vibrolux thats on the edge of breaking up into crunching up. It has a good amount of boost, so it'll push the amp into overdrive. Its not a boutique boost, but it sounds great for my application and its $39 dollars new and made in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pedal lover2 Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 keeley katana ftw. gotta love that sparkle it adds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WBigsby Posted February 24, 2011 Members Share Posted February 24, 2011 +1 on the LPB1 - great booster, puts body in your tone. I think General Guitar Gadgets still sells a clone, if you want to get it for roughly the same price yet get some more soldering under your belt. A very easy kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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