Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 My clean boost fetish: What can I expect? How much gain does the gain knob actually have? I really like the way clean boosts drive a tube amp, so I don't really need or want much gain, just curious. I've been through a ton of clean boosts over the years. I really like the versatility this one may have due to all the controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jb1911 Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Holy Crap! I developed a bad gas attack last night and did some research on boost pedals. I decided I want to try this one. What a coincidence. I would also like some info on this pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 This dude John Herington does an awesome demo of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Some of these guys are using them to just shape and EQ at unity gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 This dude John Herington does an awesome demo of it: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6JkldH7Bx0Q At about 5 minutes in he's like, "The RC is so versatile, I can use it to solve so many issues with my rig, I could probably use a couple more." *wink*wink8nudge*nudge* That's a pretty serious endorsement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 This guy is using one to boost a nano head. [YOUTUBE]7U9ylAeSvDY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hamer95USA Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hey FireInCairo, I rock the Xotic RC Booster!! Expect to get a 20 db clean volume boost. I run mine through the effects loop of my VHT Pitbull 45/12 combo amp onstage and that thing cuts through the band with no problem, much to the dismay of other guitarist. You can use the EQ to make it match up with your guitar or to make it more trebly or fatter sounding when the boost is engaged. The pedal is true bypass and has a good sound when it's off. Guitar George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Ha ha, that nano sounded {censored}ing awesome. I think I heard some Zeppelin II coming out of that thing. With the RC Boost in front of it, it turns into liquid joy for my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Hey FireInCairo, I rock the Xotic RC Booster!! Expect to get a 20 db clean volume boost. I run mine through the effects loop of my VHT Pitbull 45/12 combo amp onstage and that thing cuts through the band with no problem, much to the dismay of other guitarist. You can use the EQ to make it match up with your guitar or to make it more trebly or fatter sounding when the boost is engaged. The pedal is true bypass and has a good sound when it's off. Guitar George Nice, I'm surprised more people aren't talking about this pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jb1911 Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 That video made me want a Nano Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rossowj Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 yeah that nano head is awesome. really nice crunch coming out of that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I think the RC boost just might be my next pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I think the RC boost just might be my next pedal. Jeff, I own one and it is superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 Jeff, I own one and it is superb! Thanks Aldo. DaSkip advised me to get this months ago over the other choice I made. He's always right with his suggestions. One of these days, I'm going to listen to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AaronF Posted April 6, 2008 Members Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'm probably going to get an AC boost first, then the RC boost. I'm in Dire need of a dirt box without a midrange hump to it. The RC boosts are great though. My buddy uses one for his AC30 and it adds just the right amount of everything to his tone. The switch broke on his and it is stuck "on" all of the time, but he never fixed it because he doesn't need it to go "off." And he is a mad sumbitch with a solder gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I intend to use mine as a lead boost on the overdrive channel, and as another flavor overdrive on the clean channel, though it seems the EQ will be nice to use in conjunction with a fuzz, maybe. :chinscratchy: Say you want a thin, tinny transistor sound with your fuzz. I'm betting you could set the RC's level to unity gain and roll up the treble and roll down the bass controls. :morechinscratchy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrismd465 Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I intend to use mine as a lead boost on the overdrive channel, and as another flavor overdrive on the clean channel, though it seems the EQ will be nice to use in conjunction with a fuzz, maybe. :chinscratchy: what amp do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I will be using this with a Fender Supersonic 1x12 combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Loobster Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I think the RC boost just might be my next pedal. Me too. I like clean boosts. I set my Screwdriver up to be a clean boost in the lower gainz settingz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kelly Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Love the RC, especially with single coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dacama Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 This dude John Herington does an awesome demo of it:http://youtube.com/watch?v=6JkldH7Bx0Q This guy is a moron in the video. Can't imagine talking to him...I would want to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 This guy is a moron in the video. Can't imagine talking to him...I would want to die. Whatever, I'm not interested in his public speaking skills. He's got the tonez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chrismd465 Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I will be using this with a Fender Supersonic 1x12 combo. Awesome. I'm sure that will sound killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted April 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 Awesome. I'm sure that will sound killer Yeah, I loaded the thing up with some lower gain NOS preamp tubes for the overdrive channel and it now sounds a lot like the bassman clean side, just hopped up a bit. I'ma gonna slam with the RC boost to get some more sustain and crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtpallateboy Posted April 7, 2008 Members Share Posted April 7, 2008 I have the AC Plus, which they say is like having the AC boost and the RC boost in 1 pedal. The clean boost side is awesome and the distortion side is great too. My favorite pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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