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  1. 02-09-2006, 04:31 PM #1
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    Treble Boosters

    I want a boost/treble boost for my rig. Which ones can you recommend? I don't really want an EQ. Just something to give me a little more boost for solos and stuff.
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  2. 02-09-2006, 05:07 PM #2
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by fezz parka
    Bad Bob.
    The Bad Bob is great, and it does add high end - due to it's high input impedence, I think, it's not truly EQed as a treble booster, in the way a Rangemaster is.

    I've never had a good treble booster, but I've never had the amps that they're work right for, either.
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  3. 02-12-2006, 07:10 PM #3
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    Where can I buy this thing? I can't find it on musiciansfriend.com
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    Try ToneFactor or Analogman.
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  5. 02-12-2006, 08:52 PM #5
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    wow. Bad Bob can go to hell. $129?!?!? NO!!!!

    Anything cheaper
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    You get what you pay for.

    The Bad Bob is one of my favorite pedals ever, right up there with the Fulldrive II.

    If you want Bad Bob vibe for less $, build one. You might save half the price, depending on how good a shopper you are. OTOH, you gotta figure in build time, sourcing the right parts, troubleshooting, etc.

    Robbie's not charging a hell of a lot for his expertise, IMHO.
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    if you want cheaper buy a ri micro amp, and then prepare your ears for harsh.

    from what i've read on here i'm building one(bad bob). bought the board just need to order the parts.
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    I highly recommend the dual version (treble/full toggle switch) of the BYOC TriBooster with the "Full Range" cap changed from .047uf to .02uf. Thats what I did to mine and I'm loving it.

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    Re: Treble Boosters

    What about a Seymour Duncan Pcikup Booster. Based on the description on the website it sounds like the perfect thing I need.
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  10. 02-19-2006, 05:54 PM #10
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    The cheapest solution would be to replace the treble bypass cap on the amp. That would cost about 50 cents.Or maybe change the pots in the Tele.
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  11. 02-20-2006, 03:15 PM #11
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    Re: Treble Boosters

    Quote Originally Posted by Offshore Angler
    The cheapest solution would be to replace the treble bypass cap on the amp. That would cost about 50 cents.Or maybe change the pots in the Tele.

    that isn't gonna do anything for me though. I want to be able to have a regular sound and a boosted sound for solo's.
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