Members Zoidberg Posted October 27, 2007 Members Share Posted October 27, 2007 I'm bored, and the weather is {censored}. So tell me about the LPB-1, you can't go wrong with it, surely? 40$? I got my Nano Small Stone yesterday, and today new EHX-GAS hit me with a SLAM. I think a LPB-1 could work out really well on my board. Who uses it? for what exact use? Pros? Cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Howard Davis Posted October 27, 2007 Members Share Posted October 27, 2007 I'm bored, and the weather is {censored}.So tell me about the LPB-1, you can't go wrong with it, surely? 40$? I got my Nano Small Stone yesterday, and today new EHX-GAS hit me with a SLAM. I think a LPB-1 could work out really well on my board. Who uses it? for what exact use? Pros? Cons? The LPB-1 is an OLD single transistor gain boost pedal. It was very useful in the 1970s when amps lacked all the gain they now have and most pickups were relatively low output single-coils. If you drive it with pickups any hotter than that, the LPB-1 will clip and act like a fuzzbox without enough sustain.Guitar pedal design engineering, repairs, and custom mods:http://howard.davis2.home.att.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted October 27, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 27, 2007 The LPB-1 is an OLD single transistor gain boost pedal. It was very useful in the 1970s when amps lacked all the gain they now have and most pickups were relatively low output single-coils. If you drive it with pickups any hotter than that, the LPB-1 will clip and act like a fuzzbox without enough sustain. Ah, I should have said that I was thinking about the newer Nano version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 Ah, I should have said that I was thinking about the newer Nano version From what I know, it's the exact same circuit. I built a clone of one three years ago before the reissues came out, and it's a great little clean boost. It very slightly boosts the lower frequencies more than the rest of the sound. I mean VERY slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gourd of Ashes Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 Ah, I should have said that I was thinking about the newer Nano version It's my favorite OD pedal for leads in front of high gain amps. It doesn't alter eq...just pushes the signal really hard into the preamp. Its perfect for adding simple sustain for a solo.Cons - the bypass is kinda suckey. It's a tone sucker. For leads over high gain it's a perfect 10. For anything else, like the tubescreamer sound, well that ain't gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kishjor Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 I love that pedal. It is well worth the money. It is true that the lows are boosted slightly more than the rest of the frequencies, but it really just thoickens up the tone. Great clean boost. True bypass, all analog... what's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted October 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks for the replies, guys I'm planning to use it after my drives, after my OD, dist and fuzz. To push them a bit and hopefully get good results and, as a solo boost when needed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SirJackdeFuzz Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 The LPB-1 is an OLD single transistor gain boost pedal. It was very useful in the 1970s when amps lacked all the gain they now have and most pickups were relatively low output single-coils. If you drive it with pickups any hotter than that, the LPB-1 will clip and act like a fuzzbox without enough sustain. Guitar pedal design engineering, repairs, and custom mods: http://howard.davis2.home.att.net/ ALL VERY TRUE - and that is why and how i use mine !!! It is NOT a clear Bosst like say, a Mico Amp. It is slightly darker voiced (adds a bit o' bass), and used with my Epi LP w. SD JB adds alot of fuzzyness on the edges (for me, in a good way though !) and when i MAX my lil' BJr. and kick in the LPB-1, you get more fuzz, NOT a volume spike at all ! Still, i love mine, and will stay on my board ! My 2cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 I've never seen any soundclips for this pedal. some poeple need to make some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted October 31, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well, I'm getting one soon. Should be fun Don't think I can make clips tho. I've recently moved and don't have the needed stuff here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Small Stone Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 What about the LPB-1 in the loop for boosting solos, anyone have experience with that? How does it sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 I currently have a TS-9 set as a pre-dirt box boost (gain down, level up). Would putting a LPB after those dirt pedals benefit me in any way? I just think it's be helpful to have boosts before and after dirt. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 I've thought about buying one, but after looking at the components, it seems so silly to not just build one http://oldamplifiers.com/effects/e13/e13.htmhttp://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 I've thought about buying one, but after looking at the components, it seems so silly to not just build one http://oldamplifiers.com/effects/e13/e13.htmhttp://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=26 Dare you dissuade us from buying an EHX pedal?!:poke:I see what you mean. But I think it's more about convenience, and possibly even the resale factor, should someone find it obsolete after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 But I think it's more about convenience, and possibly even the resale factor, should someone find it obsolete after a while. ... and the vintage boxes just look so cool Dammit! I need someone to persuade me from not buying one I need an EHXorcist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Small Stone Posted October 31, 2007 Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 Also, some people suck at soldering.Like me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted October 31, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 ... and the vintage boxes just look so cool Dammit! I need someone to persuade me from not buying one I need an EHXorcist! It's not gonna be me, that's for sure I also happen to love the looks of these EHX-pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted October 31, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 31, 2007 Also, some people suck at soldering. Like me! +1,same problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zoidberg Posted November 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 ALL VERY TRUE - and that is why and how i use mine !!! It is NOT a clear Bosst like say, a Mico Amp. It is slightly darker voiced (adds a bit o' bass), and used with my Epi LP w. SD JB adds alot of fuzzyness on the edges (for me, in a good way though !) and when i MAX my lil' BJr. and kick in the LPB-1, you get more fuzz, NOT a volume spike at all ! Still, i love mine, and will stay on my board ! My 2cents I'm really curious to how the LPB-1 will interact with the DiMarzio super distortion I have in the bridge of my Yamaha. Pushing a fuzz-pedal. Hopefully thick goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NoirAbattoir Posted November 1, 2007 Members Share Posted November 1, 2007 The LPB-1 is an OLD single transistor gain boost pedal. It was very useful in the 1970s when amps lacked all the gain they now have and most pickups were relatively low output single-coils. If you drive it with pickups any hotter than that, the LPB-1 will clip and act like a fuzzbox without enough sustain.Guitar pedal design engineering, repairs, and custom mods:http://howard.davis2.home.att.net/ Great advice that makes sense to me. I love my LPB-1, but I use it in front of circuits that don't have a ton of preamp gain and I use lower output vintage style pickups. It's a fantastic boost that colors the tone just slightly in the bass frequencies (it fattens the tone up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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