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  • Need a new clean boost

    I 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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    1973 Aria 551
    1984 Larrivee RS-4 w/ EMG SA/SA/89
    1989 Charvel 750 XL w/ DMZ Tone Zone & Air Norton
    1990's noname crap-o-caster plywood P/J Bass
    1991 Heartfield Elan III w/ DMZ mystery pups
    1995 Aria Pro II TA-65
    2001 Gibson Les Paul Gothic w/ PG-1 & SH-8

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    Re: Need a new clean boost

    It fits the first three very nicely, Keeley Katana.
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    • #3
      Re: Need a new clean boost

      Katana is a great choice

      I’m always a fan of the MXR Micro Amp

      Nose Mean Green Clean is my current personal fave for ultra clean

      But...May I suggest the Mooer Pure Clean.
      Originally posted by Bad City
      He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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      • #4
        Re: Need a new clean boost

        Originally posted by Aceman View Post
        Katana is a great choice

        I’m always a fan of the MXR Micro Amp

        Nose Mean Green Clean is my current personal fave for ultra clean

        But...May I suggest the Mooer Pure Clean.
        Had my eyes on it too. That's their clone of the Xotic RC, right?
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        1973 Aria 551
        1984 Larrivee RS-4 w/ EMG SA/SA/89
        1989 Charvel 750 XL w/ DMZ Tone Zone & Air Norton
        1990's noname crap-o-caster plywood P/J Bass
        1991 Heartfield Elan III w/ DMZ mystery pups
        1995 Aria Pro II TA-65
        2001 Gibson Les Paul Gothic w/ PG-1 & SH-8

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        • #5
          Re: Need a new clean boost

          An MXR 10-band EQ would tick all of those boxes.
          Originally posted by crusty philtrum
          And that's probably because most people with electric guitars seem more interested in their own performance rather than the effect on the listener ... in fact i don't think many people who own electric guitars even give a poop about the effect on a listener. Which is why many people play electric guitars but very very few of them are actually musicians.

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          • #6
            Re: Need a new clean boost

            Originally posted by dystrust View Post
            An MXR 10-band EQ would tick all of those boxes.
            I actually own one and it's currently on my board as a replacement for the TC. I just liked the Spark better in that role, for whatever reason.
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            1973 Aria 551
            1984 Larrivee RS-4 w/ EMG SA/SA/89
            1989 Charvel 750 XL w/ DMZ Tone Zone & Air Norton
            1990's noname crap-o-caster plywood P/J Bass
            1991 Heartfield Elan III w/ DMZ mystery pups
            1995 Aria Pro II TA-65
            2001 Gibson Les Paul Gothic w/ PG-1 & SH-8

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            • #7
              Re: Need a new clean boost

              I'd go with an Xotic RC. It can't be beat IMO

              “For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard

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              • #8
                Re: Need a new clean boost

                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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                • #9
                  Re: Need a new clean boost

                  Originally posted by Coma View Post
                  Had my eyes on it too. That's their clone of the Xotic RC, right?
                  Yep. Bass, Treble, Gain, Level. Small, nice and transparent, unless you want to tone tweek. I usually add just a hair of treble. Available cheap with a little patience. I suspect people buy it thinking it is an Overdrive.

                  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.
                  Originally posted by Bad City
                  He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Need a new clean boost

                    Check out the Pickup Booster, a clean boost with a very cool Resonance switch.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Need a new clean boost

                      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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                      • #12
                        Re: Need a new clean boost

                        Originally posted by Coma View Post
                        I 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.
                        I 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.
                        "So understand/Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years/Face up, make your stand/And realize you're living in the golden years"
                        Iron Maiden - Wasted Years

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                        • #13
                          Re: Need a new clean boost

                          Originally posted by Jacew View Post
                          I 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.
                          It's a great point. I think A clean boost or EQ as the last device on the pedal board to hit the pre-amp hard is my preference.
                          “For me, when everything goes wrong – that’s when adventure starts.” Yvonne Chouinard

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                          • #14
                            Re: Need a new clean boost

                            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.
                            Originally posted by Bad City
                            He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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                            • #15
                              Re: Need a new clean boost

                              Originally posted by Aceman View Post
                              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.
                              Heh, 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.
                              --------------------------------------------------------
                              1973 Aria 551
                              1984 Larrivee RS-4 w/ EMG SA/SA/89
                              1989 Charvel 750 XL w/ DMZ Tone Zone & Air Norton
                              1990's noname crap-o-caster plywood P/J Bass
                              1991 Heartfield Elan III w/ DMZ mystery pups
                              1995 Aria Pro II TA-65
                              2001 Gibson Les Paul Gothic w/ PG-1 & SH-8

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