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I currently have a Nick Greer 'Sonic Boom' booster that's very cool. Supposed to be inspired by the old Electro Harmonix booster LP1, I think. I like to keep things simple but I'm am thinking about getting another booster for variations.

The Time Machine Boost sounds really great and so it seems with the Zvex Super-Duper. What do you have? Any further suggestions to check out?

ElTwang wrote:I currently have a Nick Greer 'Sonic Boom' booster that's very cool. Supposed to be inspired by the old Electro Harmonix booster LP1, I think. I like to keep things simple but I'm am thinking about getting another booster for variations.
The Time Machine Boost sounds really great and so it seems with the Zvex Super-Duper. What do you have? Any further suggestions to check out?

Lars, that probably would be more of a personal taste type of thing, also depending on what amp you are using, plus (if any) other FX pedals you might be using in the "chain gang." I had gotten to the point where I was totally out of control, having a Big Muff, Tube Screamer, a Heavy Metal Distortion, not to mention my OTHER FX pedals (9 in all). One night while setting up for a Gig, Pauly, our Bass Player, looked down on the floor where my pedals were, and said "Sh*t, you look like you got a pile of 'space crap' that just fell off the Space Shuttle!" Well, that was the end of that. Fortunately, my amp has got all the 'goodies' built in So after going on a 'diet,' I managed to lose all the excess weight and never went back. This was a few years back and you know what?? I haven't missed them yet! But again, this would be more of a personal sound for each individual, and everyone's different. That's why everyone plays different guitars, amps, and effects. Maybe other members will be able to give you some ideas, but I'm just one of those who believes that YOU got to make that decision with your own ears.

Dennisthe Menace wrote:

ElTwang wrote:Maybe other members will be able to give you some ideas, but I'm just one of those who believes that YOU got to make that decision with your own ears.

Oh yes, can't disagree with that. I'm also more asking for suggestions in the way that there are tons of options out there nowadays and I probably don't even know half of them.

The Time Machine Boost is cool because it has a clean boost side and a dirty, trebleboosting side.
The Zvex sounds more gritty and sparkly on both sides - also cool!

+1 on what Dennis said. I've run the gamut of effects, guitar synths, etc. Now, tough I still have the others, I'm back to my amp and old Chandler rackmount delay ... Makes me play "cleaner." But it's all according to taste ...

Ok, LOL, nevermind. I was trying to start a thread about boost pedals and options and not about wether one is for or against stompboxes in general.

In that context of replies it's pretty hard to discuss anything nerdy which sites like this are all about. For instance: differences with Mosrite pups, new/old/custom made.

OK, I'll bite. Are you using the boost to increase the volume or change the tone? I used to use a big muff as a boost with the tone rolled off for less tone coloration. Later I actually got in the habit of using the Jazzmaster/Jaguar rhythm/lead circuits to switch between volumes in a given song. Now that I'm playing a Mosrite and that's not an option, I'll go to the bridge pickup to cut through the mix more. I know I could just use the volume knob, but I tend to leave it all on.

I like to leave it all on also. And like that clean volume boost for melody parts and a gritty boost (which the Sonic Boom does just fine) for a little more ommmph. Using a Big Muff as a booster sounds like an interesting alternative.

I have an EH microPOG, which is a multioctave pedal. It's got three levels, current octave, one octave up and one octave down. Adding in the up and down octaves without reducing the current octave gives an overall level boost in addition to cutting through the mix more. It's a cool effect.

Not a booster in the strict term (compressor in this case) but the Janglebox sounds great with a Mosrite,,,

kenposurf wrote:Not a booster in the strict term (compressor in this case) but the Janglebox sounds great with a Mosrite,,,

Just checked out the Janglebox. How do you use it as a booster? Sounds like an really interesting pedal. I've also looked at the Frantone Sputnik and Sandwich for some alternative 'boost' options. But one has to be very careful with compressors as they can really ruin your tone if over used in my opinion...