"Clean" Boost...

[VictorB]

Although there are a million clean boost pedals on the market, I'm wondering if anyone has experience with a TRUE clean boost pedal, that does exactly that. NO tone knob, tone shaping BS, etc...

A pedal that takes your volume, and makes it louder.

Experiences?

 

[Oldiemurphy]

The RC Booster by Xotic does that really well. I have the V2. It does have a gain knob but its reputation is as a clean boost.

 

[Oldiemurphy]

As far as one knobs though, there's the Earthquake Arrow, and the Jackson Audio. I haven't tried either.

 

[soulman]

There are several to chose from. I use a TC Spark Boost mini. Keeley has the Katana and mini Katana. JHS has the Prestige. All are top shelf pedals that only boost. Here's a list of even more.

17 Best Clean Boost Pedals (2024 Rankings) - Guitar Lobby

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best clean boost pedals so that you can find the ideal addition to your pedalboard. We share our favorites at each price point so you'll be sure to find something that meets your budget.

www.guitarlobby.com

 

[Wound_Up]

I have an EP Boost. Just a volume knob. I also have a Demon FX Dual Boost. It's an EP Boost and a Fortin 33 Boost in 1 pedal. Neither of those have tone knobs either. The 33 Boost does its own tone shaping in the circuit. It cuts A LOT of bass and modifies the signal quite a bit.

It's definitely not the same tone, just louder. The EP Boost is, though. As far as I can tell, anyway.


Edit: or not. The EP is supposed to be the Echoplex preamp so whatever that does is likely what the EP does.