Why You NEED Boost Pedals

Why boost? Do I even need a boost? Today we talk about a commonly misunderstood pedal, the boost and the history behind its invention.
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Gear in this video:
1:12 JHS Prestige
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4:16 Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
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5:38 Maestro Echoplex
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7:11 Electro-Harmonix LPB-2
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8:23 Daredevil Silver Solo
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8:51 Greer Moonshot
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8:57 Keeley Java Boost
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9:03 Pro-Analog Devices Power Driver V2
9:25 Vertex Boost
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9:55 Way Huge Red Lama
10:07 EHX Hot Tubes
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10:21 KOD Fet Pre-Amp
10:34 DOD 250
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10:47 DOD Bi-Fet Preamp FX-10
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11:21 Boss FA-1
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11:36 Fulltone Fat Boost FB-2
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11:37 Xotic EP Booster
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11:55 ZVex SHO
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12:13 Ibanez TS-9
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12:22 Klon Centaur
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13:07 Boss GE-7
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13:52 Danelectro Fish and Chips
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14:04 JHS Mr.Magic
14:13 JHS Prestige
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14:45 JHS Mini Bomb Boost
15:02 JHS Banana Boost
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15:21 JHS Haunting Mids
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16:02 JHS Milkman
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16:29 JHS AT+ V2
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16:45 JHS Ruby Red
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17:35 JHS Morning Glory
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Josh's guitar is Bilt Relevator
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Josh's amp is a Fender Bassman
Record Time:
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Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
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#jhs #thejhsshow #boostpedals

[@sluggo68]

It’s really great that you recommend pedals other then yours!!! Respectful.

[@ratatatuff]

He's confident in the quality of his own products so he simply can. His pedals are great and he has nothing to lose by acknowleding that other pedals are great as well. On the contrary, hearing him talk about all those pedals shows that he knows his stuff. I've been playing for over 20 years now and I've still learned a ton of stuff on this channel.

[@thislisa]

I like that about him too.

[@bentackett6299]

He's a pedal junky. He just loves those things ♥️

[@ashwutrodriguez210]

Class act

[@JeighNeither]

Right... you respect him enough to buy his pedal, unless he advises otherwise! Haaha, that's just another part of his clever shtick . Don't get me wrong; I think he's sincere and deeply in love with audio-wave manipulation, but he's smart too, and he knows that that honesty will also draw you toward his product line, since he knows you like pedals. I prefer this style to any other forms of advert, & it's too bad other industry leaders aren't as transparent as JHS.

[@geoffwhitemusic]

"Knowledge is good." Emil Faber. "Loud is more good." Joshua Heath Scott. Two of the most profound thinkers of our time!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

"God Is Good" is what works for me 😋

[@malachimitchell5387]

Kodiak Wild Amen 🙏

[@chendrixj]

He’s got 3 first names!!

[@ry7hym]

@@chendrixj "Heath Scott 3 first names!"

[@ptrisonic]

Hi, Josh. I joined Decca Records in London in 1967 at age 16. Being as how the John Mayall/Eric Clapton so-called "Beano" album (and their performances at the time) made me take up guitar seriously, one of the first things I did was ask Decca publicity Dept. if I could check through the photos taken at the Beano sessions. Guess what? No sign of any pedal! Yep that's not conclusive, right? Within six months I had met and became friendly with Mike Vernon - who produced the Beano album (along with a lot British Blues Boom stuff to come). He told me that Eric never used a pedal, in fact he first came up with the phrase that has been heard many times since: "Eric just turned the Marshall up until it started sounding good!". Yes, well there's another thing he reminded me of when we were inside the actual studio - it had a beautiful sounding tube desk designed and built by Decca themselves - "Tone controls were tinkered with, ha!" What reminds me most of the old Rangemaster Treble Booster is in fact old T-Rex stuff like "Telegram Sam" - Marc did use the Rangemaster..... Back to Eric, he did use a pedal pre Disraeli Gears but usually only at radio studios when they did live sessions it was the engineers there (er, BBC) who did NOT like high volumes. The myth has turned that into the Decca engineers, not true. Mike later explained how to record large (at least 100 watts) Marshalls at full tilt in the studio - that is down to mic placement and another story..... Anyway I've been a subscriber of your channel for a few weeks and like it a lot. At 67 I still play guitar too loud but not as much as I use to. Best, Pete.

[@minotaurseduction]

Interesting comment, Pete! Legendary times you lived through. I imagine pedals were in their embryonic period when Clapton recorded the Beano album.

[@cooperhamilton6141]

Nice rant, very interesting. I love all those great vintage tones👍

[@LeeGee]

Don't forget the Decca echo chambers on the roof and in the basement!

[@dennisp3314]

Rant: 1.To speak or write in an angry or emotionally charged manner; rave. 2.To express at length a complaint or negative opinion. 3.To utter or express by ranting I don't think ptrisonic's comment was exactly "Ranting"

[@speedfreakjive88]

Josh your videos are so accessible, and so well presented. You are an absolute gift to folks just getting to know pedals and trying to learn. The community needs more people like you 👍 I learn something new everytime. Thank you.

[@JoshBreault]

This video taught me more about pedals in 20 minutes than I learned in 20 years of messing around. Really enjoying this VLOG series. Thank you!

[@virtualtrixter]

NO, I NEED TO PRACTICE

[@zacharyh6361]

YESSSSS

[@Sco1t_]

12:28 "it doesn't really matter: they all sound really similar." You just triggered so many people. haha

[@GZUS316]

Nahhh...just the klon suckers

[@alwaysopen7970]

It's true; it all turns to mush unless you get a good amp.

[@Disco.Wizard]

Rory Gallagher always deserves at least a mention when discussing the Rangemaster - if it weren't for him we wouldn't have the amazing Queen that we were so lucky to have, for it was after seeing Rory play that Brian May asked him how he got his sound and he told him he was just playing a Dallas Rangemaster into a Vox AC30, and so May went out and got himself both of those things and thus another incredible guitar sound and band was born. That's not even to get into all the great music the incomparable Rory G made with that set up!

[@Rwtheking]

Pretty sure he got the idea of using multiple ac30’s together from Rory Gallagher too. Apparently Rory would use a bunch of smaller combo amps for loud solos instead of stuff like a Marshall stack. Rory was def a big strat player but apparently he loved cheap guitars like Danelectros. A million miles away has to be one of my favorite cleans from a Danelectro.

[@zombiemosher1139]

Great video. Right now I'm using the TC Spark Booster, its great tons of tonal options. Another pedal I like as a boost is the Pro Co Rat, more people should use this as a boost, the distortion goes virtually to clean so works great for various applications.

[@TacticalTupperware]

Seriously, who thumbs down these videos? I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and professionally for 20. I find these videos informative and entertaining.

[@larrybeckham6652]

Some people are just mean. Some lead poisoning may be involved.

[@kampfkustomer2343]

Dorks who think that the Angry Charlie is based on a pedal which is itself based on the Guvnor.

[@Bushprowler]

People who don't like homophobic religious nutjobs.

[@muznick]

Someone named or identifying as Karen.

[@smoochie3331]

Josh has so much jealousy towards Klon.

[@Julius_Seizure]

Josh, I don't comment a lot if ever on videos but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy these vlogs. I like Andertons and That Pedal Show but I prefer your approach because you are speaking to me. Don't stop! Listen to Mystery Jets - Curve of The Earth.

[@bwall615]

Maschinen I totally agree. Don't stop. Also, makes me want to buy more JHS pedals. I like supporting people who seem down to earth.

[@jhspedals]

You guys are great. Thanks!

[@RESCUE94]

Support group for pedal addicts

[@janeanderson363]

Yes totally carelessness, please do more

[@banditgrovmalet]

Yup. Exactly so.

[@SeanKerns]

I watch lots of demo channels - Anderton's, That Pedal Show, etc. Those are good for hearing how the pedals sound. I like Josh's vids because they go beyond the sound to the "why".

[@newtonlkh]

Can this channel be compared with crap like Anderton? Their can't touch JHS's channel evenon humor.

[@rangerdoc1029]

EQ is the most underrated pedal. My super secret tone hack is to put it in the fx loop of a good tube amp.

[@larrybeckham6652]

Mmmm, maybe one before the distortion pedal and other in the effect loop before the chorus in plug stereo out in two power amps? Endless possibilities! Is there an EQ pedal that stores multiple settings?

[@dougiemanross]

@@larrybeckham6652 Yes! Boss EQ-20 and the brand new Boss EQ-200.

[@larrybeckham6652]

@@dougiemanross The Boss EQ-200 is so sweet. It's even got MIDI! Do I really have to pay rent this month?

[@mikevodden8098]

I used to use an EQ in the FX loop of my JCM 900. It could change the sound dramatically.

[@ScoDiddley]

Power tube distortion ❣❣❣

[@clgmafnas]

Fun fact: Brian May was such a huge Rory Gallagher fan, he asked Rory about his rig and the rest is history...long live Rory 🤘🏼

[@Ventsolo]

LONG LIVE RORY GALLAGHER!

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

You explained this content better than anyone else. Thank you 🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for the honorable mention among such great company!

[@jhspedals]

You bet man!

[@winstonsmith8236]

Is Vertex still owned and run by the original owner?

[@winstonsmith8236]

always been curious of how clean their boost really is...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hey Christopher! Yes, Mason Marangella has been at the helm since 2009

[@yoyo19831983]

Christopher Hash ...I see what you did there.... Lol

[@ksantyp77]

WOW, u r a proper effects maniac. u even have the old Polish Fet preamp by KOD wow wow wow

[@Maxime_L91]

Tony Iommi a Laney Supergroup and his Range Master his a pretty legendary match too!

[@PebloNemo]

For a pre-amp boost, just use your guitar volume knob! Set the amp/od with the volume lower and simply roll it up when you need a boost. If you do the same with the tone knob, you also get a treble booster .

[@Dylan-Juhan]

That works, but I think tone purists want to max out their pickup output for the most saturation before the amp

[@levieuxjurassien1665]

Man i dont know about your pedals but you DO deserve some u-tube-Medal-grammy-thing for the veeeery best untiring and calmly bur greatly inspiring video making!! I live in europe and i just spent 14 hours and a whole bottle of jameson enjoying the VIIIIIBE ^^

[@pizzamon795]

I played on a Sovtek tube head once. It sounded amazing. You dont need all those Sovtek heads. You should loan me one.

[@factorybear5264]

pizzamon 79 I grew up on a Guitar World magazine subscription in the early 90’s and remember the last few pages were black and white and it’s where they had the ads. I remember seeing ads for Sovtek amps and remember that they were pretty cheap. Unfortunately, i was just a little poser back then and was only interested in brands that i saw Slash use, namely Marshalls. I had no clue about tube amps, or what they were. I had a Crate gx-15, and had my mom get me a 300 dollar Marshall Valvestate and I thought i was closer to sounding like Slash. Boy was i dumb. Had I known, I could have fetched a bunch of tube amps back then for cheap. I also had no desire for used gear. In short, i now admit to myself that I was a little clueless poser for most of my teen years.

[@Sparky6string]

I went shopping for a Bassman/Plexi copy more than a decade ago and it was down to the MiG 50 and the Traynor Bassmaster YBA1- whichever I found first. It was the Traynor at a guitar show for $250. Still have it, it still smokes Marshalls and it is still loud. I play it with an attenuator though. Anyway I still want the Sovtek.

[@dgmwitz]

Me too, at Willie's in St Paul

[@nswhorse]

It is rather unusual (but pleasant) to see a guy with products of his own to flog constantly flogging other people's products.

[@mattterrell4304]

He barely mentions his own stuff lol its great

[@guitarontheflipside596]

Matt Terrell the big message I get here is that JHS pedals must be amazing, BECAUSE this guy knows all there is to know about every pedal that ever came out.

[@redknighton5405]

Makes me what to by JHS pedals

[@yateswebb]

He seems to just recognize that no matter what he does, every guitar player buys lots of brand pedals. He just wants to be one of those pedals on peoples boards, doesn’t need to be every pedal... smart

[@witchhillgames6194]

Thats one of the reasons I trust this guy's opinion so much. Ola Engulnd is the same way. He has his own guitars but still plays and shows off other peoples stuff too, and talks about the companies he likes.

[@Cekocraft]

This is yoda of guitar pedals.

[@DIYTFY]

He’s definitely not the yoda of hooking up with women.

[@twogranolabarsandabeer4921]

I use a Soul Food as a clean boost for lead lines on acoustic guitar and I love it

[@neoaureus]

there's nothing harsh about it all...it's perfect in every way ! What a statement....rare to hear this about anything anymore.....

[@stephencanfield]

I freakin love how he talks about all kinds of pedals and puts his stuff out there as another option. Makes me want to buy more JHS. Who doesn't own a Morning Glory? Get one.

[@callumalston5755]

The micro amp might actually be my favourite pedal, it subtly makes the guitar sound so much sparklier to my ears

[@unclescott8792]

Hands down : one of the coolest channels on KZbin Keep up the great edutainment, Sir -Scott

[@ricklodewell6012]

i watch some of your videos even if I don't care about what you're talking about. These videos are always entertaining.

[@timothytibbits7942]

Some friends many years ago gave me for my birthday a CD called The Players. I think the only player I had heard of was Michael Omartian. I can't even find it on youtube but it's awesome. I refer to records like this as a collage. It's a lot of different styles. Mostly instrumental.

[@coropinion]

"Shakespeare said that in the late 60's".......lol

[@georgeallison6228]

AWESOME DUDE!! PRE AND POST CLARIFICATION!!! IVE BEEN DOING IT WRONG!! Well..maybe not wrong but thanks again man. Love your uploads..

[@adamlewandoski7144]

@@justinlangley9529 wow such a cool reply. Why can't we just keep this about the topic at hand and leave the immature bullshit to well yourself. I enjoy reading the different replies of others gear,how they use it and basically most watching this have a true passion for music not a passion for teenage bullshit humor,Good day!!

[@stratocat9]

As a beginner guitarist and new to pedals, I'm learning so much from your channels! Thank you!

[@jeremybanks9007]

We learn a lot from others and i say" thank you much appreciated!"

[@lodougherty]

It's kind of funny thinking this guy once was a clueless noob who was that type of person that pestered people about their gear and they probably rolled their eyes at him. Now he has one of the most successful companies for pedals.

[@elcidbob]

That's how you learn though. Gotta get rid of that ego and need to feel cool or whatever.

[@DSharp111]

...only to end up a clueless asshole and have his pedals dropped from retailers. A real Cinderella story.

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

Now that's what I call a character arch

[@bobbymcdonald1947]

Everyone has to start somewhere! Don't be Afraid to ask Stupid questions or you'll Never learn! That's What it's All About Anyway Right!

[@sam4667]

Really enjoying the Vlogs Josh. Great stuff. For weird records try The Advisory Circle - Mind How You Go. Like a lost mid 60s BBC show soundtrack. Anything on Ghost Box Records is cut from the same cloth.

[@JayMoreau]

Dude, you are the Mr. Rogers of my middle age. I freaking love your content, neighbor.

[@JTRIV1029]

all i’ve got to say, MXR Micro-Amp

[@yungstaben7675]

Roughman isn’t every pedal just a rip off of some other pedal?

[@realreally5927]

I use the micro amp....sounds awesome!!!!

[@bradmodd7856]

they sound great, but very honest video....overdrives are really only complex silicon transistor fuzzboxes....real "overdrive" comes from over driving your tube amp (and maybe a little boost)...don't mess with your real overdrive by washing a whole lot of fake overdrive over the top of it...unless you want to sound like paul gilbert

[@realtalk8942]

Thanks for the clear explanations. I’ve always wondered why I can’t get a clean sound out of some guitars with hum-bucker pickups. Loud is more good, of course, but it’s weird how many guitarists don’t even want the option of clean tones.

[@Five0Music]

I’ve grown to love boosts later in my playing career, where it’s been more about colors than blasting spray paint over everything. I totally agree, yes is the answer to your question! For an album selection, check out Phil Keaggy’s “The Wind and The Wheat”

[@bengarland]

Favorite record that most Americans don't know: Soda Stereo - El Último Concierto A+B These guys are incredible! And this recording of their last show is a great intro.

[@bengarland]

Right on! I discovered them when I lived in Ecuador in 2005. I was really sad when Cerati died almost 4 years ago... we lost a rock legend so young. I still can't believe that most Americans don't know about Soda Stereo... I am convinced they are one of the best bands the world has ever known. I bet seeing them live was quite an experience!

[@robotandgirl1170]

Ben Garland you’ve completely blind-sided me here... Bra-vo! I’m from Panama and a longtime follower of Argentina’s gift to mankind. Soda and Cerati made me wanna play guitar. Cerati is still my biggest inspiration. Such a legend! Checkout ‘Traeme La Noche’ (his version of The Police’s Bring On The Night, recorded with Andy Summers himself). Zep and The Police (later The Cure) were very influential on his work with Soda. I really hope Josh picks up your recommendation. I have a covers of ‘El Rito’ and ‘Hombre Al Agua’ on my Instagram page if you wanna check ‘em out.

[@michaelenglish1030]

1) I love using boost pedals. You omitted one of my favorite boosts, the MXR Micro Amp. I also have a JHS Mr. Magic and a boost pedal from Dirt Garden. 2) Great guitar albums: "Buddies" by Buddy Emmons and Buddy Spicher which features some terrific guitar work by Lenny Breau and Bucky Barrett and "Solo Guitar" by Ted Greene. 3) Keep making these great video, Josh!

[@brrichter]

Offering my love to the TC Electronic Spark Booster (full size). I've tried many boosts including the EP Booster and Super Hard On, which are indeed are very cool, but the Spark Booster sent those pedals to Craigslist. It has really become my favorite pedal in the board. It's hard to find a bad setting on that pedal.

[@spinjunkee]

Can you explain further why it's your favorite? I have the mini, should I get the full-size?

[@beldar123]

Full size, YES. It's an extremely versatile boost. Goes from a very clean transparent volume boost to a range of fatter overdriven sounds. The three-way toggle for clean/mid/fat gives you some great options, plus the four knobs-- gain/level/bass/treble. Highly recommended!

[@markkindermannart4028]

Brad Richter I recently added a Spark to my rig and freaking love it!

[@brrichter]

@@spinjunkee, my apologies for such a late, late reply. I'm not much of a youtube commenter so forgive me please. I cannot comment on the mini as I've never used it. But I'll comment on the full size one. I put mine in front of a Bogner Helios 100 and a David Bray modded Marshall 50 watt nonmaster, and it simply makes those beast amps even more beastly, more angry, more slutty, and more ballsy. Two things make it stand out above the others, besides the fact that it is a very well made pedal. It is quiet and it doesn't buzz, and it doesn't discolor the tone of my amps. It literally does everything I want it to do, perfectly. I seriously cannot say enough good things about the TC Spark Booster. Hope this helps.

[@LeeOwen3]

I use an MXR D+ and a Boss OD1. I use EQ pedals after each one to shape the distortion tone. I'm fascinated that you recommended putting the EQ before rather than after. Good video.

[@NWTMasterWolf]

On the overdrive point. I believe that it was Pete Townsend who ( no pun intended) originally discovered distortion in RnR by slashing his speakers to get a broken fuzzy sound. But I'm 57 years old and may be getting senile LOL

[@jean-paulhorre5582]

I love how objective you are with pedals! Like a professor!! Thanks for being you. Please talk about pedal board patch boxs.

[@jhspedals]

:)

[@larrytaylor3684]

The way you explain things is very easy to understand thanks for clearing up a lot. Great pedals from a great company

[@ericdenton6664]

Great video. I owned a early JCM800 for years before I learned how to make it sing. Yep, boss GE7 boosting only the level. True beauty. I've eventually switched to a TS808 style booster for a creamier more uncontrolled crunch sound. It's the secret to making the older Marshall crunch tone. I love your videos. Your teaching these kids truth. I had to figure this stuff out on my own. You have a new fan. Thanks

[@opiante]

I love the fact that you give a pretty objective overview of both the pedal's history and the various offerings on the market. You don't just push JHS pedals, which definitely raises your credibility. Keep it up!

[@jameslyons1661]

6/14/2020 😊 doing some home work 🎛 thank you for some pedal knowledge I’m gonna pick up the your pristige boost and the mini foot V2 fuzz for starters🗽

[@1080kk]

This video was amazing for me!! “Boost” is slang for Fart in my family. I watched it twice 😂

[@danieldesoto6787]

I'm starting to binge watch this guy. I'm loving JHS the more I watch the the vids

[@cardbored_]

Same!

[@FedericoMreule]

Me too, and I own none of his products, will fill the gap soon

[@denverrandy7143]

Lol same

[@writtenloudly]

Do a little research on this guy.

[@rmoraespinto]

As usual, a learned and detailed presentation. My Xotic RC never fails me, as well as your Prestige. I use a very simple set up with my electric guitar: a valve amp (a Swart, sometimes paired with an atenuator) and a boost. Sometimes I like to "visit" my Maxon pedals (TSs, of course, and some of Maxon's larger pedals), for sheer nostalgia. I also have enjoyed playing your Double Barrell -- all those overdrive/distorion pedals at minimun gain setting. Playing a nylon string classic guitar I use a clear amp with just a touch of delay or chorus when necessary.

[@bulenterdem1977]

3:14 Of course a standard humbucker pickup produces a higher voltage than a standard single coil pickup thus can push the amplifier to exceed its clean headroom threshold. But a humbucker pickup doesn't always exceed the threshold.

[@xjesusxchristx]

I like to put a boost at the beginning, and after the drives/distortions in my chain. It allows me either option at any given time, or even both at once for very rare occasions.

[@cpt.badmood2892]

I discover this chanel recently, and i love the way you talk about the pedals, most of the other people most of the time talk "you need this" and "you need that" bla bla bla, and they don´t talk about the sound and the taste and colour of the sound i the real deep and the guitar player who search for new tipe of sounds without knowing the real deal... Keep on doin the excelent work :)

[@cameronflaisch559]

Sovtek episode coming soon?! I'm dying to hear one of the mig30s!

[@jhspedals]

It's on the list

[@cameronflaisch559]

Myyyyy man!

[@tylerangle1990]

Every time I watch one of these I think that's quite an impressive collection of Sovteks back there. I have an EHX MIG 50 reissue and love it.

[@andyracer20]

Why so many Sovteks?

[@cameronflaisch559]

Because they are the bomb.

[@brucey39]

When I hear Treble Booster I can't help but think of Rory Gallagher. I think it was him that inspired Brian May to use one .

[@2011littlejohn1]

Yes according to Brian May it was. Rory was the man.

[@hearpalhere]

Yep, that is correct and it was immediately what I thought of too when the Treble Booster was shown.

[@kimshehwang2551]

Is that the ancestor of noel gallagher?

[@stevemccart9109]

The very reason I used a vox AC-30 /treble booster and a 61 strat...still a pale comparison

[@stephent9677]

@@kimshehwang2551 no relation

[@Mr.D34]

I never used boost pedals. What i realized after watching this video is that it's not just about boosting your signal it can also sweeten your sound. Two of my duel overdrives has boost on one side. I used them together and got a really sweet John Mayer kinda tone. Now, i love using one with a low gain overdrive and also with my orange amp's dirty channel. It's like i'm getting new sounds without buying new pedals. Thanks Josh 🙂

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

This dude quickly became my new favorite guy on the planet.

[@PewPewDevices]

Been using the DOD BI-FET on everything for decades. Live and in the studio. Even on acoustics, violins, Rhodes pianos etc. I’ve recently discovered that it works great with amp sim software too.

[@hollywoodjakespeed8354]

I used the old DOD Bi-FET OD back in the '80s with my Randall RG-80 as a solo boost. Wish I knew what happened to it.

[@jamesgonzalez3397]

60s: To boost or not to boost 70s: To fuzz or not to fuzz 80s: To phase or not to phase

[@N00dleBandit]

90s: To chorus or not to chorus

[@hickorymccay2994]

2000s: To delay or not to delay 2010s: To multi-effect or not to multi-effect

[@whitetigress69]

90s: To flannel or not to flannel?!

[@matthajba1075]

2020's: To play or to instagram

[@To.Si.Ma.]

Fuzz was around in the 60s (Stones on satisfaction, Hendrix, etc.).

[@leonthompson8988]

The Captain and Me by the Doobie brothers. The song China Grove inspired me to learn guitar and showed me how many different styles a band could write in

[@tomivy11]

Just started watching your videos and not only are they informative, making a guy question everything he thought was correct about pedals. But also you don’t just plug your own product (which is amazing, I’ve used and personally own a ton of your gear). That speaks volumes to your character and your product. Great videos man, keep it up!

[@benjohnson2312]

Back when I had a Marshall, I'd just run a MXR Micro Amp into it. Sounded amazing.

[@merlinaudubon6202]

Three words: tc electronics Spark mini boost. (Ok, maybe more than three). I've been using the Danelectro Fish n Chips as a boost, but the switch is too small to deal with. That said, sleeper album: "From Beyond the Back Burner" by Gas Giants

[@markkindermannart4028]

Merlin Audubon Just added one to my signal and its epic

[@thedaver8]

I voted for Lincoln too.

[@interfrastically]

I tried to vote for the FDR/Lincoln ticket... but when I showed them my Canadian passport as ID they threw me out. My favorite boost pedal? An old Ibanez PQ-9 Parametric EQ a friend gave me years ago - all three sliders all the way up, midrange sweep at 12 o'clock and by some strange coincidence it's perfect.

[@themooch1639]

you dont need to show id

[@apollodionysus2194]

Not yet

[@BrianGay57]

The best Republican was the first, and it’s been all downhill for the GOP from there.

[@jighead81]

Brian G Seemed to work ok in 2016. I use a diy Boss FA-1 FET amp from paul in the lab's layout, thanks!

[@MiguelBaptista1981]

That tube driver was left sulking in the corner......!

[@ToddtheExploder]

No TCE Spark? Heck, this video made me get one, and you know what? You were right: I DID need a boost! So, so handy for when you really dig in. Thanks, Josh!

[@michaeljamsmithband]

The most amazing electric and acoustic guitar record. Master and the Musician by Phil Keaggy.

[@jackbenson8228]

my personal boost is the redwitch violetta delay with no repeats. very gorgeous SUBTLE boost that fills and wars the mids while shelving the tiiiiniest bit of bass. also, it's a disgustingly good delay too ;)

[@DaveWestGuitar]

When I was a teenager(late 70's early 80's) my guitar instructor erroneously told me to set the level on an overdrive such that it doesn't increase the volume above what the amp was giving with the pedal turned off. Thanks for clearing up that bad information. I use a Marshall Govn'r pedal for boost/overdrive. It is a gem, so glad it still works after 30 years of faithful use.

[@reaganharder1480]

I mean, in most cases of "normal" use for an overdrive, that is good advice. Unless you are using it to boost another overdrive or an amp already at its head, the sudden change in volume will likely be quite unpleasant. Of course, it's also perfectly legitimate to use a pedal in a way that's not "normal", so long as the result works out for you. Just have half an idea of what you're doing and why.

[@JorisGriffioen]

Hey Josh, you should get a Salvation Audio Tonewheel Boost!

[@Stratollac]

While I have a number of boosts, the old TC Electronics Booster Line Driver Distortion is one of the most versatile pedals I’ve ever played. Really useful tone controls, tons of volume on tap, and distortion that cuts really well in a band situation. Plus it has an adjustable noise gate...

[@Jens_2013]

Love the idea with EQ before od-Pedal... for me: playing Fender US Strat --> Vol-Pedal (Lehle) --> selfmadeBoost --> RockBox BoilingPoint---> StereoDelay---> 2x PALMER EINS head (each only 1W). It's my fav valve-sound for home! Thx for sharing (MorningGlory V4 & the 'AT+' on my wishList... I'll be happy in 2019)

[@notyurrealdad8743]

Defiantly bought a lab coat just for that skit

[@cjwilliams1124]

The ZVEX Super Hard On (More Specifically the Super Duper) has been on my board since 2007, I haven't ever shut it off! There's nothing like a naturally boosted overdrive, especially if you have a great sounding amp. In 2003 I heard the In Reverie album by Saves The Day, and it changed my life. I never heard chords with such clarity, absolutely beautiful. I went to their show in Philly and live in front of me I was even more moved. My jaw was on the floor, I realized he was simply using a boost, a few delays and running it through a Bad Cat Amp. 15 years later I still have my SHO and Bad Cat and wouldn't change it for the world. I'd love to try out some of your boosts as Well! Cheers CJ

[@MPost91]

"It was invented in a place called 'England', you may have heard of that." - this is the kind of dry humor that cracks me up every time.

[@PaulWilliamsIE]

Dallas Rangemaster, vox AC30 and single-coil pickups.....Rory Gallagher is the man, even Brian May gives him credit kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYXCno2qn5aUhas

[@michaeljiggs2053]

Love the lab coat with "brand new shirt" folds because you bought it to make this video

[@jhspedals]

yup 🤷‍♂️

[@JamesMartinBass]

This was a lot of fun. I've been considering a boost and that JHS Prestige sound sweet and will fit nicely on my board. How cool of you to run us through 14 minutes of other people's pedals before mentioning your own? That's classy.

[@fuzzduster]

Thank you so much for recommending The Barr Brothers. Never heard of them. What a great album.

[@dimitriskovaios]

I've watched this video before, but as I am moving from overdrive pedals to boosting a cranked tube amp, I came back... And it all makes sense! Loud is faaaaaar better! I love this channel, among the best of music equipment ones. Cheers from Athens, Greece!

[@luisbautista5176]

oh no biggie, its just a supro..sitting here..like any other amp

[@flaviobarretto]

Great video!!! Just failed to credit the great Rory Gallagher as one of the pioneers of the treble booster.

[@davidesquivel1384]

This is the best Blog ever! Great for all guitar geeks! Can't wait to watch the next Vlog!

[@thepowerflux8180]

Hey Josh, I really never got the Klon till I used it as a boost in front of a Marshall style amp. I use an Ep booster and a Klone clone the most with my Friedman amp. I sometimes use a BB pre and a Timmy as well to hit the front of the amp but am more pleased with the tones from the klon and Ep. Sleeper album. Supergrass Road to Rouen or well any Supergrass album for that matter. Cheers!🎸

[@ronnieeagleandthealchemist2333]

Yes, Supergrass! I found my EQD Talons to be a quality treble-boost with the gain no higher than 10 o'clock and a wide EQ range to dial in a crisp lift to things. It's treble boost quality works best after dirt, but before a clean setting I have on a Pettyjohn V2 (chime side). Also have a Mesa Boogie High Wire buffer with a thick boost that really adds some warmth in addition to being plenty loud if you want it. It doesn't get engaged much except for the occasional over-the-top agro moments on an outro or something.

[@jeremiahwonder4006]

I was encourage to leave a band that you possibly haven’t heard of in the comments. One of my top bands is... Mineral And the album is called Endserenading. I like all their music but that record has the best “quality” recording. Keep up the simple informative and inspiring videos and pedals please! I am thankful God made you to help change the course of musics history.

[@zac1192]

great recommendation! mineral is one of my favorite bands

[@mickenilsson]

I know some guitarists here in Sweden using an old big CE1 Chorus Ensamble Chorus as a always on boost everything at neutral and only volume/level or what it is... Tried this? If not maby you should have a go? 😁

[@larryh.3173]

I bought one of the CE-1s when they first came out and gigged for years using it just like that-plus turning the chorus up, too, of course. (Never cared as much for the Vibrato setting... but that Chorus!). My band back then used to cover some Police and Rush stuff ('Tom Sawyer', 'Limelight') and the CE-1 really helped me nail Lifeson's tone (as best I could, of course!). Hmm. I still have that old "grey horseshoe chorus"... gotta get it out for a drive again soon.

[@25hourpartypeople]

Your videos are the best. No fillers, all useful info.

[@Shortened2Max]

I’m glad to see some appreciation for boost. My pedal board would probably fall apart with my MXR Micro Amp

[@kentissue2215]

Gotta give shout out to my old Nobels PRE1 up front and my Morley Buffer/Boost at the end of the chain. Great entertaining, informative video. Thanks!

[@RichusRkr]

is he a 45 year old that looks like he's 23?

[@ryanwebster7873]

Why you looking for a new daddy..?

[@jamesmorgan2064]

you should check out Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin up and coming band from England. Blues based

[@williammartin3915]

The Barr Brothers used to be called The Slip, the record I recommend is The Slip’s “From The Gecko”. You probably won’t find it on vinyl but it’s an absolute gem. These guys have changed their sounds a lot over the years and From the Gecko is like a jazzy poppy masterpiece that sounds timeless and sophisticated yet approachable and catchy

[@AwwwPishhh]

A young Brian May got the treble boost idea from talking to Rory Gallagher ( Greatest Irishman to ever live).

[@bennyshambles]

I "discovered" boost pedals as overdrive when I found out that Justin Trosper from UNWOUND used an MXR Micro Amp into a Sunn Lead head to get his overdrive/distortion sound. It was a revelation for sure.

[@davidjameschamberlain]

Always loved that guitar sound

[@mickheenan]

Lloyd Cole - Antidepressant. It just fits. Lyrics, arrangements and production are outstanding.

[@speedhead]

ive always been under this: if you must use a pedal to achieve good distortion, you bought the wrong amp. Like, why would i go out and spend over a grand on a high end tube head only to be required to run it thru a 200 dollar 808 or whatever overdrive pedal? Likely why I chose the 6505+ - that thing sounds so damn good just direct in