I Like Big Boosts and I Cannot Lie.

[KingsXJJ]

Tonight I tested the MXR Mini Boost - EP3 pre and Micro Amp combined. Adjustable trim pot inside for the EP3 gain/color. While it was not for me, I can see a definite use for folks that have a drive pedal that needs not only a boost but a some livening up. Just a little bit on the trim pot adds the EP3 tone. Going further adds grit and gain. I preferred the trim pot low for just color and the Micro Amp clean for boosting. Beautiful brushed enclosure in a nice size that doesn’t take up a ton of space. Handsome little fellow!

Next up is the Yellow Diamond Comp/Boost, Vox Valvenergy Tone Sculptor EQ (adds tube drive as you crank master level) and the Micro Amp+. The latter two are en route.

 

[wreckless]

My current boost pedal is a First Herald from Black Mass. Also does fuzz, which for my money is still better done analog. Yet to be convinced otherwise.

 

[gearJunkie]

Not a traditional boost, but I use it as such, (or as an always on pedal), the Origin Effects Magma57 sweats mojo, and has the benefit of a sweet sounding switchable vibrato.

 

[la szum]

I've heard good things about the Tchula. This special edition Lovepedal Gold Ace Tchula arrived today. Time to fire it up.

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Sweet! More like adding another Amp Channel to an existing amp than a Boost. For me.

Super responsive, and dynamic, so it melds with a tube amp in wonderful ways. Some
people don't like the volume pop you get with it. I just leave it always on and then
ride my volume and hit the 2nd stage as needed. Killer pedal.

 

[KingsXJJ]

Man… this turned in to a great thread as far as I’m concerned!

Learning so much cool new stuff after so many years. Great Stuff!

It looks like we have a… ahem… Booster Club.

 

[KingsXJJ]