What's your boost? (Page 2 of 3)

I have a Carl Martin compressor as well, and while I don't use it as a boost it certainly can do that.  It's a pretty versatile pedal, I should probably explore the gain aspect more...

I will also say great things about the Bad Bob! I own an original made by Robbie Wallace as well as an Anaolgman KOT. I think i prefer the Bad Bob as far as boost goes. Another thing though, sometimes i like to use my Zendrive as a boost, maxing the lever and using the gain knob as a volume. I can get a nice sound at times like that.

After my recent GAS attack, I am now running a dual OD pedal setup with a Providence SOV-2 (couldn't stretch to the Free The Tone version and more than happy with this one anyway) and a Budda Zenman.

The Zenman has a built in clean boost which you can use independently of the OD side of the pedal - this is now my clean boost!!

Me too. However I set the comp low and push the gain a bit to get boost and it breaks up the front end in a really sweet way. I tend to have it on all the time with cleanish tones and off with any heavier gain. Technically I guess I'm not using it as a solo boost but it would work well using it that way.

I had a morning glory and didn't care for it. It sounds fine but I felt like it highlighted certain frequencies and narrowed my guitars tone. Maybe all pedals do that... It just annoyed me.

I just got a Analogman prince of tone and it's a fantastic pedal. So many good tonal options it's probably worth it to just buy two rather than wait for the King of Tone. You would save money.

As far as boosts go my Paul Cochrane Tim pedal is an amazing boost. I can't believe more people don't sing its praises. I use it to boost any main overdrive and there isn't a pedal this thing doesn't make sound better. It adds fullness, clarity, gain if needed. It's worth every penny. They don't make them anymore you'd have to get a Timmy which I haven't tried. But the Tim pedal is amazing.

Sorry about that but i don't know about this problem.

I have 3 pedals that all add something a little bit different.
First is the Mesa Tone Burst. I run the volume on full and the gain just above minimum. Bass rolled off and treble at noon. Gives a nice lift in the signal and brightens the tone. Well suited for solo's.
Another pedal is the Way Huge Overrated Special. Volume and gain both at noon. 500hz at 3 o'clock and tone at 9 o'clock. This darkens the tone nicely, adds that Les Paul growl and suits rolling guitar volume back and playing with fingers.
The last boost I use but not so much is the MXR JB FET Drive. All controls around noon, minimal adjustment depending on the day...! Has a similar tone to the Overrated Special, maybe a bit smoother.
I'm such a pedal junkie, always on the lookout...lol

The Jan Ray is a pedal I want to try, really like the YouTube reviews.