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I have a spark and still use it sometimes. It really depends on where in the chain you are putting it. Before the amp pushes the gain up, where in the loop it’s more of a volume/solo boost.
I too have been using an Friedman buxom boost all the time. It has a good amount of eq adjustment and has a ton of headroom. Can be run at 18v for even more boost.
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Hands down the best boost I’ve ever used is the Friedman Buxom Boost.
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Originally posted by Coma View PostHeh, I bought a Keeley Comp Plus last spring for use with single coils during clean sections. Ended up keeping it always on, but in humbucker mode. For whatever reason it seems to work better that way, even when I swap to singles.
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You can set an eq flat and turn up the volume. So what is the benefit to just a boost?
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Originally posted by Aceman View PostComp = Boost + attack/sustain manipulation
EQ = Boost + Frequency Manipulation
Boost = Boost + NO tone change
I'm generally a fan of the last, but have used the others. Comp for gain and Sustain on single coils is always great. EQ is cool when your amazeballs rhythm tone does not have enough cut.
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Comp = Boost + attack/sustain manipulation
EQ = Boost + Frequency Manipulation
Boost = Boost + NO tone change
I'm generally a fan of the last, but have used the others. Comp for gain and Sustain on single coils is always great. EQ is cool when your amazeballs rhythm tone does not have enough cut.
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Originally posted by Jacew View PostI think clean boosts are great for kicking up the preamp gain, but if it's going to be always in the loop I would go for EQ pedal for versatility.
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Originally posted by Coma View PostI fried my TC Electronic Spark trying to replace the switch. Before I spring for a replacement Spark (the switch still sucks but the pedal works great with my amp), any other pedals I should consider?
Requirements:
1: Has to be a clean boost, I don't need an overdrive.
2: Doesn't color the signal too much.
3: Has to work in the FX loop, unlikely it will ever be parked in front of the amp.
4: Preferably some sort of EQ or tone control.
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I have an Orange Dark Terror and I tried the Orange Two Stroke, but it provided much more than I need and really needed to be in front of my amp; not in the loop. Are there any clean boosts that work equally as well in the effects loop as well as up front? I really prefer not using foot operated pedals on a board or floor. Doe the MXR Micro work well in the amp loop? I just need something to slightly boost my Burstbucker II bridge pickup.
Studioplayer
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Check out the Pickup Booster, a clean boost with a very cool Resonance switch.
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Originally posted by Coma View PostHad my eyes on it too. That's their clone of the Xotic RC, right?
My main "gripe" is that the level knob is a tiny one in the middle and there big knob is gain. It doesn't add that much gain IMO, and I honestly don't really know - usually don't run the gain knob past 10/11, depending on the guitar. Sounds pretty damn clean to me. I usually hit it at practice when using the acoustic into say a Marshall clean channel, or for a volume boost after a Mooer Solo. The gain & level knobs do seem to interact though regarding the amount of boost.
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Orange makes a para-EQ pedal called the Two-Stroke. https://orangeamps.com/products/fx-pedals/two-stroke/
I just got one for the loop of my VHT Special because it is supposed to have higher headroom than most but haven't tried that yet (neighbors... )
So last night I tried it in front of with my Korg SDD-3000 direct into an audio interface with headphones, so I can say that at this point that it definitely does not add any color to the tone.
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I'd go with an Xotic RC. It can't be beat IMO
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