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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: MontyW on June 16, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

Title: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: MontyW on June 16, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

I've had my eye on a BSM FireBall treble booster, but after a few unanswered emails from BSM and a UK dealer saying they didn't think they were able to get one for me, I'm looking for an alternative.

The FireBall is designed to help nail Richie Blackmores tones... so have you any recommendations for a suitable booster?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: Dave Sloven on June 16, 2015, 11:04:57 PM

I've only heard a few times that the EHX one with the c--katoo on it is rubbish.  I'd avoid that one.

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: Brow on June 17, 2015, 08:15:29 AM

I've had good results with MI Audio Boost N Buff and the Catalinbread Naga Viper.

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: Dave Sloven on June 17, 2015, 09:05:49 AM

ROFL this site censored a bird name!!!

I was of course referring to the Screaming Bird.

(http://www.ehx.com/assets/png640h/screaming-bird.png)

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: d1dsj on June 17, 2015, 07:44:05 PM

Keeley Time Machine boost, it's in a bigger enclosure but it's a monster pedal!

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: MrBump on June 19, 2015, 02:10:15 PM

I have the HBE Germania 44, which is very cool.

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on June 19, 2015, 11:29:09 PM

BYOC Tri-boost is pretty incredible, plus you get a full range and midrange boost all in one, I really like mine since building it.

Title: Re: Recommend me a treble booster
Post by: Plenum n Heather on June 20, 2015, 08:42:40 PM

The Screaming Bird is horrible. HBE is out of business. I have a tonne of boost pedals, and even one anti-boost.

My favourites right now are (in no order): z.vex SHO, Bogner Harlow, AnalogMan Beano Boost.

If your are looking for the Richie Blackmore thing, a friend of mine LOVES his Dunlop Echoplex preamp.