Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
So I randomly stumbled across the schematic for this one over at FSB and as always thought it would be a nice addition. Just like any other Way Huge pedal I think it sounds badass. From the Source: The mighty Angry Troll Linear Boost Amplifier from Way Huge Electronics serves up generous portions of volume … Read more
Not much info on this but, it’s a rare West German Schaller vintage “Treble-Bass Boost” from 1968. It typically goes for over $400usd, so fairly desirable. It’s a 2 transistor based booster, with a five position switch that controls the the frequencies being boosted. There’s 2 treble settings, 2 bass settings, and 1 mids setting. … Read more
From the source: This ll discrete, MOSFET based circuit provides nearly 30db of unadulterated clean gain boost with a minimum amount of tone coloration. Note that you can also use this as an attenuator by turning the Boost knob counterclockwise away from the noon position. It can also be used as a powerful buffer with … Read more
Another tube booster/overdrive created by frequency central over at FSB, schematic. What does it do? Well it does clean boost with the Gain set at minimum, flick on the Dirt switch and you get some nice diode clipping too. Turn up the Gain and you’e into overdrive territory with diode clipping, flick the Dirt switch … Read more
Another submini tube based booster/overdrive pedal created by himister over at FSB, schematic. Make sure you are rated at least 25V due to the increased voltage from the rectifier. An additional mod you can do is replace the trimmer with a 250k pot so you can control the distortion produced by the tube on the … Read more
A real nice booster/overdrive that’s basically has a submini tube that replaced the transistor create by frequency central over at DIYSB, schematic. Make sure you are rated at least 25V due to the pedal running +12V. Version 1: Symmetrical Clipping Diodes Version 2: Asymmetrical Clipping Diodes
From the Source: Here’s what the Phat Phuk is: A germanium/JFET booster. A unique sounding pedal which adds a beautiful sheen to your bass’ top end and a bit of grit to the overall tone. It’s a fantastic pedal for situations where you want a lift in your overall level, during a chorus or bridge … Read more
“The Germania is Homebrew’s take on the classic Rangemaster treble booster from the 1960s, and offers up to 20dB of gain to drive your amp. In its ‘hi-fi’ setting, you get a full range boost, but a ‘lo-fi’ setting offers a more focused boost in one of three frequency ranges controlled with the 3Q switch. … Read more
Original info: “I designed the SEX DRIVE pedal to fulfill the very particular needs of good friend Charlie Sexton. The goal was to build a “clean-boost” pedal that would supply additional bottom end and sustain when needed. The pedal would have to provide a boost that would not alter the original quality of the amplifiers … Read more
Here’s a classic circuit from Dan Armstrong–the Red Ranger. It’s a booster with a switch for boosting treble, full range, or bass. Original units didn’t have a volume control, but it could easily be added to the output.