Members bvester Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I was considering picking up an Xotic RC but they're way too expensive for a simple boost pedal. I've looked at some others, the most impressive being the thesyle moon boost.I'm also considering just getting the $70 signal buffer from http://www.pedalboards.comAny other ideas for a good affordable clean boost? Would a boost be necessary if I am using a buffer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AngelofHop Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 A Porsche and a Hyundai will both get you to the same place, but I bet you would prefer the former. EHX LPB-1 is a good cheap one. I like the Burriss Boostier. Use a boost to drive your tube amp without coloring your tone. Try the search function, these questions are asked daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I was considering picking up an Xotic RC but they're way too expensive for a simple boost pedal. I've looked at some others, the most impressive being the thesyle moon boost.I'm also considering just getting the $70 signal buffer from http://www.pedalboards.comAny other ideas for a good affordable clean boost? Would a boost be necessary if I am using a buffer? MXR Micro Amp is in my opinion a fine boost @ a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shaun126 Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 E13 has some really great sounding boost pedals, for a good price. I tried a few "budget" boosts, dod bi-fet...ehx lpb-1... I didn't like any of them as much as the E13 punch love. I think you can pick up an artifact boost for like $35 or something. You wont regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I just played an accoustic gig using my Maxon Compressor as a clean boost. I just kept the sustain down at "0"...worked great. Of course, its not a cheap pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DADGADammit Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 DOD fx10 is awesome, or use an eq pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L6Sguy Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 .....Would a boost be necessary if I am using a buffer? they are pretty different things, and both application and specific pedal make all the difference (not all buffers are created equal, if nothing else). sounds like you want a clean boost to drive signal though a bunch of other stomps, have i got it right? whats yer signal chain look like, and what are you trying to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Honky-Tonk Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't know much about it's poopularity, but the Seymour Duncan pup booster is $80. It's on my try it out someday list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Gainster Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 ... The best for the money is the Master Blaster! Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 +1 on using a comp. Regardless of how I set the sustain on mine, I always leave the volume on full. Pointless getting another pedal to do what a comp can do (provided you already own a comp that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members p90teleman Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 ...The best for the money is the Master Blaster! Period. Good enough for Keith Richards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bvester Posted August 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 they are pretty different things, and both application and specific pedal make all the difference (not all buffers are created equal, if nothing else). sounds like you want a clean boost to drive signal though a bunch of other stomps, have i got it right? whats yer signal chain look like, and what are you trying to do? Well that's why I'm attracted to both a buffer and a clean boost - I'd use the buffer to get the best possible tone out of my pedals and the clean boost to get some more volume and cut from my amp. That's really what I'm going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kishjor Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 EhX LPB-1- $40, true bypass, small and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jgyn Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 BBE Boosta Grande.http://www.bbesound.com/products/stomp_boxes/BoostaGrande/index.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't know much about it's poopularity, but the Seymour Duncan pup booster is $80. It's on my try it out someday list. nah, it sucks dude, forget it. the older models were poorly made, but the newer models are solid, but they still suck. it adds tons of bass the more you turn the volume up, and the resonance switches it comes with are basically useless. for example, if i just turn my amp volume up a buttload, it sounds amazing and a nice treble tone (i keep my amp at neutral EQ and play through a tele with the tone knob all the way up). With the seymour duncan, it ends up sounding like my DS-1 with a nicer texture. Not what I wanted at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Honky-Tonk Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 nah, it sucks dude, forget it. the older models were poorly made, but the newer models are solid, but they still suck. it adds tons of bass the more you turn the volume up, and the resonance switches it comes with are basically useless. for example, if i just turn my amp volume up a buttload, it sounds amazing and a nice treble tone (i keep my amp at neutral EQ and play through a tele with the tone knob all the way up). With the seymour duncan, it ends up sounding like my DS-1 with a nicer texture. Not what I wanted at all. well that sux Next on my list, super duper 2 in 1 or super hard-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoshuaLogan Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 keeley katana is the best I've tried, but it's about the same price as the xotic pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justintee Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 well that sux Next on my list, super duper 2 in 1 or super hard-on. mate you won't regret these pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 EHX's LPB1 is great for teh price. MXR Micro Amp is a good boost, But, Get a HBE Germania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoshuaLogan Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 you guys talking about using compressors.... can the barber tone press act as a clean boost too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloolight Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 you guys talking about using compressors.... can the barber tone press act as a clean boost too? I don't see why not, as long as it has a volume and a sustain knob. Optical compressors (like the Maxon) are supposed to be more subtle, so I suppose it would be more "clean" than other compressors when used as a boost. I've been using mine with my accoustic, and its been an absolute lifesaver during gigs. Otherwise, I'd be fiddling with the damn volume knob on my preamp every two seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mark7171 Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 NO. the tonepress would not be a gain boost like the micro amp. 2 different circuits. the clean boosts i use are for tube amps. to drive the tubes harder. the micro amp is excellent, the LPB gets it done, i own the BBE boosta grande. there is one on ebay this AM for $40 buy it now. thats probably a possible best deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EL KABONG Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 ... The best for the money is the Master Blaster! Period. umm so that explains why the super duper is on your board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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