Boost

Boost pedal
Boost pedal
A boost is perhaps one of the simplest of all gain-based pedals, boosters are exactly that. In the most cases they have just a single knob for gain or volume, plus a footswitch. Pleas also check our articles What is the point of a boost pedal? and The 10 best clean boost pedals for guitarists.

Treble Boosters are the earliest compact effects pedals, In the 60s, many players used a treble booster to push their tube amp into distortion. Listen to Eric Clapton’s “Beano” recordings from 1965 to the later work of Queen guitarist Brian May.

In addition, they can also be used to increase the volume of your signal. Many are designed to add gain without coloring your tone at all. Some guitarists however like them for a subtle chime, or thickness that they add to the tone. Interested in what you can do more with this kind of pedal.