Has anyone tried the Build Your Own Clone Triboost? Is it any good? How does it compare to other clean boosts?
Apparently it's got a germanium boost based on a Rangemaster (but with a switch to adjust the frequencies it boosts), a silicon boost based on an EH LPB, and a MosFET boost (based on I don't know what). Seems interesting. Having never used a clean boost, I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea to start with one that has several different sounds to choose from.
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
I'd leave out the silicon LPB and do a Duo-Boost. Me no likey those silicon LPBs.
I thought the LPB was kind of a strange pedal to clone. But I guess if I didn't like it, I could just never switch to it.
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
I have built the tri-boost. The germanium boost wins, hands down. I have a Nano LPB 1 that gets more use. The third option is a clean boost a la the MXR Micro Amp, I believe. I never use it like that.
IMO, the pedal is very useful, but you might as well find a kit and build a simpler germanium-only boost. The one add that I do use on the pedal is the switch to adjust the boost frequency...I think it switches between treble and full range boost.
Anyhoo...it's well worth the time and effort.
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that can show me what laughter means
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In each other's paint-by-number dreams..."
+1 on the germanium AND the toggle between caps for full-range vs. treble boost. IMHO all else equal the original germanium treble boost usually sounds better with humbuckers and the fatter boost with single coils...
edit - oh yeah, i have an extra NOS OC44 if you need one... :-)
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