TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 So, I am in the market for a pedal that can pull me up in the mix when I need to do extra blazing solos, killer licks and savage biddly boos. I am thinking a clean boost or and EQ pedal would be the best bet. It will be used in conjuntion with and EH Big Muff Pi going into a Sound City 50w head. I am not really looking for my tone to be coloured by the pedal, just some extra oomph to knock the glasses out of peoples' hands when i am lighting up the fretboard. Cheers! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybosh Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 BOSS GE-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyScaryMark Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 It depends how much money you are willing to be spend.Xotic Effects RC boost is meant to be good.Suhr Koko Boost is meant to be excellent and has two stages, a clean boost and a mid boost. If you're combining it with a big muff, I could imagine a mid boost might be very useful after your muff if you want to cut through in a solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 The other guitarist in my band uses the EHX Screaming Bird treble boost for solos. Think you can get +20db with that - only £30 as well............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flights Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Does your Sound City amp have two channels? Could always just have one channel well louder than the other for when your blazing out the hot jamz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I use the MXR KFK-1 10 band EQ. The only difference between it and the regular MXR 10 band is that it has 2 outputs so can run 2 amps simultaneously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lame Guitarist Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 The Suhr Koko boost is recommended. expensive but transparant and awesome. it also has a mid booat side which is cool. look up guthrie govan rig rundown where he demo's it.Another one is the xotic effects ep booster. can't remember how much they are but they are cracking pedals.Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 I use the little EHX booster, cheap and does the job well, put it before any drive pedals for solo boosts. A decent EQ pedal would also work, Boss, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Cheers for the responses guys. Not keen on the EH booster as I know that it will overdrive my amp, it's a genuine clean boost I want. Torn between the BOSS GE-7 or the MXR 6 band EQ. I'm not sure it's worth investing boutique prices in a pedal like an EQ though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 For a clean boost, I heartily recommend the Z Vex Super Duper 2 in 1. The Vexter version is probably about as pricey as the single boost Super Hard On pedal, and it leaves you the second boost if you want to make yer valves sweat.You can give mine a whirl if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I 2nd that on the SHO pedal....and it looks looks as fook!http://www.google.com/imgres?q=zvex super hard on&um=1&hl=en&safe=strict&sa=N&biw=1117&bih=725&tbm=isch&tbnid=zlMRb-nZ88LEJM:&imgrefurl=http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/14629-z-vex-super-hard-on.html&docid=Z2cCAbyXCGjQmM&imgurl=http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/product/14629-z-vex-super-hard-on-large.jpg&w=571&h=295&ei=EglcUOVyyM6EB66TgcAM&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=117&vpy=178&dur=2905&hovh=161&hovw=313&tx=174&ty=93&sig=117359222073812904333&page=1&tbnh=119&tbnw=230&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:73Almost as cool as thishttp://www.noiseguide.com/product_info/wyllie_moonrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colb Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Earthquaker Devices Black Eye maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teledeluxe Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Boss LS-2 is useful. It allows switching between two effects loops, with individual gain adjustment on each. I sometimes use mine, with no other pedals, to add gain for solos. Another useful feature is that it can mix two inputs. That could be useful if an amp breaks during a gig and would allow a single input amp to have two inputs. http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=150The Boss GE-7 is also a useful beastie in that it has a volume control, so could be used just for boost if the EQ is set flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 An EQ won't really be a huge volume boost as such - the MXR 6 band doesn't actually have a volume control for example - but will let you tailor your sound to better cut through the mix and stand out. So by boosting certain frequencies you can make your guitar much more prominent without screwing with the volume levels too much. Of course ramp all the sliders up simultaneously and you will get an uncoloured volume boost (though in that case, why buy an EQ rather than just a clean boost?).For a clean boost the Zvex will do it in expensive boutique style, or something like the EHX boost will give your volume a kick up the rear for less. I have a Marshall Bluesbreaker II which has a decent clean boost setting and can be bought pretty cheaply.Cheeky sales pitch: I have the MXR 6 band and the Marshall Bluesbreaker II for sale in the trading post at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meiklejohn Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XOTIC-EP-BOOSTER-CLEAN-BOOST-EFFECT-PEDAL-FOR-GUITAR-BRAND-NEW-/320968264512?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4abb330b40Xotic Clean boost (i got a white special edition one by accident but im assuming there the same) it throws out a serious volume boost, tiny and 120 squid but well worth it. I have it rolled down almost to the bare min and i still rise above any other noise trying to drown me out... hey i didnt say i was good at guitar... but i sure am loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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