{"id":2850,"date":"2019-01-13T10:03:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T10:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainpunch.com\/?p=2850"},"modified":"2021-07-09T18:53:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T23:53:29","slug":"guitar-boost-pedals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sustainpunch.com\/new\/guitar-boost-pedals\/","title":{"rendered":"Guitar Boost Pedals – Top 15 Best Boost Pedals for Guitar 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In this article, we’re going to be talking about what the best guitar boost pedals are, which are available to purchase in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before we jump into exactly which boost processors have been featured within the list, we’re going to briefly touch on what exactly a guitar boost pedal is, how it works and when you may need to use one, as we think that this will be extremely useful for more novice\/beginner guitarists to learn about exactly what the role of a guitar boost unit is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Guitar Boost Pedal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A booster pedal is quite simply pedals that increase the volume of your guitar signal, with minimal manipulation or discoloration of the original signal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, a high-quality clean boost pedal will only provide an increase in volume, which is an accurate, louder representation of the input signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital vs Analog Booster Pedals – Which is the best Boost pedal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Almost all types of guitar boost pedals on the market are analog boosters, and therefore they have 100% analog circuitry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for this is because whilst most guitarists desire a clean boost of their signal, some want to have the option to get a more overdriven & fattened guitar tone, and therefore the analog circuitry is effective in providing both sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, a digital pedal is not so easily overdriven, with digital overdrive pedals not having the same warmth as an overdriven analog preamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with the advancement in digital technology, and with brands such as Boss pioneering this, you may see more pop up in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to place a boost pedal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we previously touched upon, a boost pedal simply increases the volume of the input signal, by a variable amount (based on the interface settings) as soon as the pedal is turned on and engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, this type of pedal is predominantly used alongside other guitar effects pedals, so where would it be ideal to place it within the signal chain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, there are no set answers for this, although we’ve seen guitarists achieve a great sound by placing the boost pedal towards the end of the signal chain, post-tonal colorization, and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By doing this, the signal is sonically ideal and just requires boosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Use a Booster Pedal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since booster pedals increase the dB volume of the input signal, they are more commonly used in a scenario that requires such boosting, i.e if you’re a lead guitarist and require a little extra volume for a guitar solo… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, you may want to use a booster pedal to provide emphasis and a more anthemic-sounding last chorus, to really get the audience ‘feeling the music’… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a shame that your bassist will claim it was all his doing, but let him think that, we know the truth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, it’s generally up to you where the pedal goes, although our advice is to place is later on in the signal chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, that’s it for talking about the details surrounding booster pedals, let’s actually get to discussing the particular pedals that we’ve featured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, what are the best guitar boost pedals in 2020?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Boost Pedals For Guitar<\/h2>\n