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70's Hard Rock
10-01-2009, 08:32 PM
OK, In your opinion who make the best Rangemaster / Treble Booster clone & why?

jazzandmetal?
10-01-2009, 08:41 PM
1. DAM Red Rooster - Sounds the best, is quiet and has a Range knob to boost lows which makes it very versatile.

2. Swart Atomic Boost - Just sounds damn good.

fuzzfoot
10-01-2009, 08:46 PM
1. Proanalog Top Boost (2 knob version is my fav.). Dead quiet and raw.
2. DAM Red Rooster. Quiet and can be vicious (in a good way!), sexy.

IMO, the Proanalog sounds better *with my rig* than the Rooster. Either way, you'd be hooking yourself up to get either one.

edit: I'd put the Cornish TB-Extra at the top, but you said Rangemaster clone only, right?

sutherland
10-01-2009, 08:47 PM
Keeley Javaboost - Treble/Mid/Full booster, OC44 Transistors (or MilSpec option), Tone knob for added variations and control, negative ground so it plays well with other pedals in chain.

Phoenix Custom Ranger - OC44 Booster with a knob (instead of a switch to control the voicing), AFFORDABLE.

Flying Panda
10-01-2009, 09:13 PM
I've only played one, the Analogman Beano Boost, but it's VERY good. Love the reg/low/mid switch...and the Beano loves my Sunface (of course,) my OCD and my Eternity. It's one of my favorite pedals.

Gtr65
10-01-2009, 09:20 PM
Divided by Thirteen Dyna-Ranger---because it has a genuine Mullard OC44 transistor, 5 different settings plus boost control, but most of all because it sounds sweet!

thesjkexperienc
10-01-2009, 09:37 PM
1. DAM Red Rooster - Sounds the best, is quiet and has a Range knob to boost lows which makes it very versatile.

2. Swart Atomic Boost - Just sounds damn good.

+1 Couldnt have said it better!

loiking
10-01-2009, 09:38 PM
This thread is relevant to my interests......

70's Hard Rock
10-01-2009, 09:54 PM
1. Proanalog Top Boost (2 knob version is my fav.). Dead quiet and raw.
2. DAM Red Rooster. Quiet and can be vicious (in a good way!), sexy.

IMO, the Proanalog sounds better *with my rig* than the Rooster. Either way, you'd be hooking yourself up to get either one.

edit: I'd put the Cornish TB-Extra at the top, but you said Rangemaster clone only, right?

I just got ripped off on ebay on a 2 knob ProAnalog Top Boost... very bummed!

70's Hard Rock
10-01-2009, 09:58 PM
1. Proanalog Top Boost (2 knob version is my fav.). Dead quiet and raw.
2. DAM Red Rooster. Quiet and can be vicious (in a good way!), sexy.

IMO, the Proanalog sounds better *with my rig* than the Rooster. Either way, you'd be hooking yourself up to get either one.

edit: I'd put the Cornish TB-Extra at the top, but you said Rangemaster clone only, right?

please add the Cornish to this as well... I would love to own one!!! fosho!!!

fuzzfoot
10-01-2009, 09:59 PM
I just got ripped off on ebay on a 2 knob ProAnalog Top Boost... very bummed!

How so? I was watching that one. Went for a great price.

70's Hard Rock
10-01-2009, 10:04 PM
How so? I was watching that one. Went for a great price.

I payed instantly for it & still have not gotten it... says that he shipped it & wont reply to my emails... was looking forward to using it big time! maybe I will still get it... but does not look good so far...

Astronome
10-01-2009, 10:58 PM
i have the keeley java boost and i love it soo much! it is sooo good with my jester and analogman peppermint fuzz. It backs down good ont he volume knob just liek the peppermint fuzz and sounds so damn good! i say go for that. My brother has a homebrew germania booster thats is also very very nice. Those two work amazing with all types of guitars

amphead777
10-01-2009, 11:51 PM
This week it's the ProAnalog/Pedalworx Scott 60.

Stressfest
10-02-2009, 04:29 AM
Sure its not a clone, but the Cornish is hard to beat. Lord knows i've tried ;)

El3ktra
10-02-2009, 04:50 AM
D*A*M Red Rooster though the germania 44 is not bad either.

harryjmic
10-02-2009, 05:56 AM
I'll be getting Red Rooster soon, already have a Beano. If I can get my recording situation straightened out, I'll post a comparison. I love TB's :love:

frankencat
10-02-2009, 06:17 AM
I really like the HBE Germania.

nsriley
10-02-2009, 06:51 AM
I have a Diaz Texas Ranger that sounds great and has the three position knob like the Beanoboost.

70's Hard Rock
10-02-2009, 04:36 PM
I got the ProAnalog Top Boost in the mail today (totally surprized) & tried it out & it does kick some serious booty! I need to try a Pete Cornish TB83extra... I cant even imagine what that would sound like... also a DAM Red Rooster... I love RM & TB's...

floydfanatic
10-02-2009, 05:18 PM
I have a Germania that sounds like beano for sure. Its actually for sale! Great rangemaster clone.

fuzzfoot
10-02-2009, 05:49 PM
I got the ProAnalog Top Boost in the mail today (totally surprized) & tried it out & it does kick some serious booty! I need to try a Pete Cornish TB83extra... I cant even imagine what that would sound like... also a DAM Red Rooster... I love RM & TB's...

The TB-Extra and Proanalog are VERY different. Both are top notch, but you'll find the Cornish to be more focused on the higher frequencies and the Proanalog boosting the low end as well. The Cornish can go more over-the-top the the Proanalog. When I was buying up treble boosters, these are the two I kept. I can't favor one over the other as they are both very different beasts, so I kept 'em both!

TubeStack
10-02-2009, 06:29 PM
I haven't tried any other one, but I LOVE my Keeley Java Boost. Mine is the older silver model, which I like. (Not big on glossy, over-artworked pedals.)

I use it on the mid-boost setting and cannot get enough of it - it's ****ing great! Very addictive. Responds very well to guitar volume knob adjustments; is nice, thick and creamy with the guitar's knob on full, and beautifully crisp and chunky with it rolled back a bit. (This is with my SG and cranked JCM 800 half-stack.)

Billy Gibbons speaks very highly of the Beano, says it's the best of them all...

goodtone
10-02-2009, 06:53 PM
Has anyone checked out the Flynn trebleboosters ? They make a Rangemaster & a Hawk clone. The Rangemaster clone incorporates a real OC44. Listen to ther sound samples.
http://www.flynnamps.co.uk/classic%20oc44.html Costly but seriouly good.

shredtrash
10-02-2009, 10:10 PM
Had the Java and loved it! I just didn't have the right amp at the time.

When I did get the right amps, I got a Keeley TMB and fell in love with that as well. Still wouldn't mind picking up another Java though. Thinking about trading my AM Chorus for one.

Thelastninja
10-03-2009, 03:36 AM
BSM pedals in Germany

http://www.treblebooster.net/

frankencat
10-03-2009, 04:47 AM
Anyone try any of the Mahoney pedals like the Bosstone?

Matt-o-caster
10-03-2009, 06:36 AM
I'm very intrigued by Rangemaster-type treble boosts lately. Can some of you guys who own one tell me how you use it in your setup? I've read reviews where people say putting it before OD is the way to go. This seems counterintuitive to me. Wouldn't you want to put it after the OD so it boosts your overdriven signal?

cob666
10-03-2009, 06:58 AM
Analogman Beano Boost. I very rarely have this pedal off.

In my chain, it's right after my Vision Wah, I tried it before but the wah just sounds much better with the Beano after it.

Dave
10-03-2009, 07:28 AM
OK, In your opinion who make the best Rangemaster / Treble Booster clone & why?
You're going to get a TON of different answers here. I think it helps to know what people have compared their current favorite to, so here's all the treble boosters I've owned:

Throbak stRange Master
Keeley Java Boost
PCE Ranger
/13 Dyna Ranger
Analogman Beano Boost

I actually owned all of the above at the same time. I ended up keeping the Beano because it cleans up with the guitar's volume control better than the others. With the exception of the Java, they all sounded pretty similar to me. All great treble boosters IMO.

Dale
10-03-2009, 07:38 AM
Keeley Javaboost - Treble/Mid/Full booster, OC44 Transistors (or MilSpec option), Tone knob for added variations and control, negative ground so it plays well with other pedals in chain.


Java is my favorite as well.

Lolaviola
10-03-2009, 07:56 AM
Phoenix Custom Ranger - OC44 Booster with a knob (instead of a switch to control the voicing), AFFORDABLE.
I started off with the Dynaranger, and while it was a great overdrive with 5 tone options, I later got a Phoenix, and still enjoy it. The touch-sensitive overdrive is there, and the tone knob sweeps rather than clicks your tone options, and it works better for my needs. I think that TB's are like amps, in that you can try various trannies, like tubes, to get the tone you want. Some will be noisier than others, and more/less shrill, but the tone knob really makes it more modern and usable with all my guitars.

Troy T. Blues
10-03-2009, 08:24 AM
I think the MJM Dallas Boost sounds great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JzYg4K1-6w

BluesHarp
10-03-2009, 10:20 AM
Cornish, dam rr, and the am beano ( on my board ). I havent tried the first two, but like harryj Id like to try the red rooster. That adjust knob sounds more bedda to me than a 3 toggle switch.

59Vampire
10-03-2009, 12:12 PM
I had a Red rooster first run Loved it! Sold it. My name came up for the next one, had to pass didnt have the dough! In between, I have had thre or four Don butler Rangemasters. They are awesom. Mid kid took two and left me with one!

ROKY
10-03-2009, 12:30 PM
I bought 3 of these because they're that good !

http://www.makenmusic.com/productImg/HBE_Germacide.jpg

essguitarman
10-03-2009, 11:29 PM
tied between a Keeley java boost and a Divided By 13 dyna ranger

essguitarman
10-03-2009, 11:30 PM
many other great ones out there though

essguitarman
10-03-2009, 11:31 PM
I just ordered a JMI Rangemaster reissue, I can't wait until it comes in. The demo's sound great and it really has that vintage vibe!

vegetablejoe
10-04-2009, 08:56 PM
How does the BYOC Tri-Boost compare to the other branded TB's out on the market?

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 10:42 AM
I currently own the Keeley Java Boost (OC44) and the Plum Crazy FX Squawk (CV7112) but I am curious how the following pedals compare to these two great pedals.

65 Amps Colour Boost
Analogman Beano Boost
Phoenix Electronics Ranger
D*A*M Red Rooster
/13 Dyna Ranger
Swart Atomic Boost
HBE Germania
BSM
Throbak stRange Master
MJM Dallas Boost
JMI Rangemaster reissue

The Java Boost and the Squawk are kinda different. The Squawk has more of that slamming midrange power that makes these Germanium boosts so epic. The Java Boost is a bit more polite and compressed.



I really dig this vid of the /13 Dyna Ranger.
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My video of the Squawk:
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M Hossa
07-07-2010, 10:57 AM
DAM Red Rooster: My biggest dissapointment. More like full range booster with treble booster quality in it. Typical TGP hype pedal.
And why it has to be a RM clone? For example Tube Amp Doctor Rangeking kicks the shit out of most germanium copy cats hyped here. :)

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 11:03 AM
DAM Red Rooster: My biggest dissapointment. More like full range booster with treble booster quality in it. Typical TGP hype pedal.
And why it has to be a RM clone? For example Tube Amp Doctor Rangeking kicks the shit out of most germanium copy cats hyped here. :)

Most of them aren't true clones anyway since they feature extra knobs and three way switches...

M Hossa
07-07-2010, 11:10 AM
Most of them aren't true clones anyway since they feature extra knobs and three way switches...

Yeah, I know. Didn't meant any harm or negative vibe here.
But of course wouldn't tell who makes the real treasures.
Typical Red Roosters and Java's is just fine here...but just a bit boring and ordinary all together...
:D

jay42
07-07-2010, 11:11 AM
How does the BYOC Tri-Boost compare to the other branded TB's out on the market?It depends solely on component selection...and possibly battery quality. Gut shots of all these would be interesting. Some will be copies, including how the Dallas units were built, others will have small modifications beyond the three position cap selection.

loftyrocket
07-07-2010, 11:58 AM
the one and only

BEANO BOOST

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 02:04 PM
DAM Red Rooster: My biggest dissapointment. More like full range booster with treble booster quality in it. Typical TGP hype pedal.
And why it has to be a RM clone? For example Tube Amp Doctor Rangeking kicks the shit out of most germanium copy cats hyped here. :)

The the RANGEking isn't a Germanium powered boost pedal?

M Hossa
07-07-2010, 02:07 PM
The the RANGEking isn't a Germanium powered boost pedal?

It is not.

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 02:15 PM
It is not.

Cool. The name of the pedal threw me off a bit.

Salokin
07-07-2010, 02:25 PM
I'm close to get a Beano boost, But would like to know if it' s possible to match this with a Strat and a clean amp like a vibrolux? I have a Sun face NKT 275 so was thinking to use it with.

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 02:42 PM
Regarding the RangeKing:

I found this in the latest 'Guitar' magazine, in a review of the Tube Amp Doctor's "Rangeking":

"TAD's designers had no qualms about informing me that they have foregone the much-vaunted germanium transistor for a silicon-based circuit, simply because it was more reliable and less noisy, and could easily be made to sound as creamy and rich as the original anyway."

So, yes. It is based on the Rangemaster but they chose to use a Si transistor. My Plum Crazy FX has a toggle that allows you to use a Ge/Si transistor. Honestly, both sound great and I can here very little difference between the two settings.

jhx
07-07-2010, 02:45 PM
I have the following boosters the Pro Analogs are excellent, I also Like the BSM alot has an OC 44 , I had the Red Rooster and felt the Scott 60 covered the tones the Rooster had. Diaz has great range and lots of bite, this one does not have an OC 44,Beano with an NKT 275 is more subdued in tone and gain then former mentioned boosters, Dyna Ranger has it,s own vibe also does not have an OC44 in it.
1 Pro Analog Scott 60
2 Pro Analog Top Boost two Knob
3 Analogman Beano Boost
4 Diaz Texas Ranger
5 /13 Dyna Ranger
6 BSM Hornby Skewes

M Hossa
07-07-2010, 02:46 PM
Regarding the RangeKing:

I found this in the latest 'Guitar' magazine, in a review of the Tube Amp Doctor's "Rangeking":

"TAD's designers had no qualms about informing me that they have foregone the much-vaunted germanium transistor for a silicon-based circuit, simply because it was more reliable and less noisy, and could easily be made to sound as creamy and rich as the original anyway."

So, yes. It is based on the Rangemaster but they chose to use a Si transistor. My Plum Crazy FX has a toggle that allows you to use a Ge/Si transistor. Honestly, both sound great and I can here very little difference between the two settings.

Talk is cheap. Have you tried one? Obviously not...:D

roknfnrol
07-07-2010, 04:59 PM
Talk is cheap. Have you tried one? Obviously not...:D

I wasn't making any statement about the tone of that pedal. However, I have tried a Si treble booster and thought it sounded very nice. Just as nice as Ge IMO. Wow, this is a great conversation.

jay42
07-07-2010, 06:17 PM
The OP was a bit vague...in my mind a Rangemaster is a specific circuit with a germanium PNP transistor. A Treble Booster could be an NPN silicon design, have an op amp, etc. The Brian May boost is si, irrc. He'll do.

zos
07-07-2010, 08:09 PM
Well i don't know about that , but i've never had a pedal that "turns me on" as much as the Analogman Beano Boost ! It's just simply sublime ! with a les paul ..............search ended ! :love:

jhx
07-07-2010, 08:21 PM
Well i don't know about that , but i've never had a pedal that "turns me on" as much as the Analogman Beano Boost ! It's just simply sublime ! with a les paul ..............search ended ! :love:


I agree with you, with a Les Paul the Beano sounds just right, thats why I have a few different treble boosters I play Strats as well, the BSM HSM works like magic with my Strats. Amps play major a part in how a boost sounds.Different boosts for differrent setups.Life is good with more boosts :D

roknfnrol
07-09-2010, 07:04 AM
I just ordered a JMI Rangemaster reissue, I can't wait until it comes in. The demo's sound great and it really has that vintage vibe!

What do you think of the JMI?

traynor_garnet
07-09-2010, 09:45 AM
Get a Roger Mayer Concord +. You get BOTH a Germanium and Silicon pedal that lets you sets the amount of fuzz you want independent of the volume. The tone knob works amazingly and you also get your choice of true bypass or two buffered outputs (stereo if you want). Oh yeah, it also sounds amazing.

I've owned the Beano, MJM, and HBE, and the Concord is right up there. I'm not sure why the pedal is never mentioned here (amazing!). Don't get carried away with getting a "correct" or "authentic" design; just pick one that sounds good.

TG

dannymusic
07-09-2010, 11:51 AM
Don Butler tone-man.com rangemaster

originally marketed by him and plexipalace.

M Hossa
07-09-2010, 02:41 PM
I wasn't making any statement about the tone of that pedal. However, I have tried a Si treble booster and thought it sounded very nice. Just as nice as Ge IMO. Wow, this is a great conversation.

I have no idea what i was writing there. Propably too much beer or something. Looks almost like an copy/paste from some other thread.:huh

itchyfingers
07-09-2010, 03:15 PM
How does the BYOC Tri-Boost compare to the other branded TB's out on the market?

The Triboost is great for versatility (having three boosts in one box), but I prefer my Java Boost to the Rangemaster mode on my Triboost. The other modes on the BYOC are an LPB-1 clone, and a Si boost. As I said - great for versatility, but I found myself only using the LPB-1 mode most of the time. YMMV. :dunno

Jahn
07-09-2010, 03:41 PM
I have the following boosters the Pro Analogs are excellent, I also Like the BSM alot has an OC 44 , I had the Red Rooster and felt the Scott 60 covered the tones the Rooster had. Diaz has great range and lots of bite, this one does not have an OC 44,Beano with an NKT 275 is more subdued in tone and gain then former mentioned boosters, Dyna Ranger has it,s own vibe also does not have an OC44 in it.
1 Pro Analog Scott 60
2 Pro Analog Top Boost two Knob
3 Analogman Beano Boost
4 Diaz Texas Ranger
5 /13 Dyna Ranger
6 BSM Hornby Skewes

Your Dynaranger doesn't have an OC44 in it? Mine does, and it sounds great. I see on the website that they have an option for other trannies to swap in, maybe yours was swapped out?

fuzzface71
07-09-2010, 04:26 PM
I think the MJM Dallas Boost sounds great!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JzYg4K1-6w


Ditto! One of MJM's most underrated pedal.

http://elemenavatar.com/images/Dallas%201%20Large.jpg

theanalogdream
07-09-2010, 07:45 PM
if price and time are no issue-
D*A*M Red Rooster

If it is, I'd try the beano boost!

roknfnrol
07-09-2010, 09:48 PM
I can't believe the price tags on those GVCG rangemasters!!!!



The GVCGs I've had are the finest sounding Treble Boosters I've ever played. That's by a whole bunch. :)

Here's my experience with several models.

I have a bunch of them. Like fuzz, I find treble boosters kind of addicting.

The great thing is that they all sound different.

Retroman Beano is clear, dry and sharp.

D*A*M Red Rooster is sweet and infinitely adjustable.

Diaz Texas Ranger is rich.

GVCG "Columbo" is raw and raunchy.

GVCG "Ollie" is edgy, searing and pure treble booster.

M Hossa
07-10-2010, 02:09 AM
The Best:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/MHRebound/TB11.jpg
:p

hank57
07-10-2010, 02:12 AM
JAM PEDALS ROOSTER is alright but I want to try Analogmans Beeno

M Hossa
07-10-2010, 02:23 AM
This one was kind of nice. Tuned version of Hornby Skewes Si-booster. Very fuzzy.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/MHRebound/board.jpg

roknfnrol
07-10-2010, 07:56 AM
The Best:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t171/MHRebound/TB11.jpg
:p


Whatcha got there? Looks cool.

amp boy
07-10-2010, 09:25 AM
thats a telenordia T24

roknfnrol
12-11-2010, 08:11 AM
zZytpOcHCKU

AGuitarPlayer
12-11-2010, 08:57 AM
DAM Red Rooster: My biggest dissapointment. More like full range booster with treble booster quality in it. Typical TGP hype pedal.
And why it has to be a RM clone? For example Tube Amp Doctor Rangeking kicks the shit out of most germanium copy cats hyped here. :)

I have a RR and really like it. I agree it is best as a full range/midrange boost and could be disappointing if one was looking for major sizzle. I actually usually have it boosting the low end a bit and I find the continuous range control to be very useful. For me, it works really well and I don't see myself selling it anytime soon, so for my purposes it wasn't overhyped.

roknfnrol
12-11-2010, 10:16 AM
I have a RR and really like it. I agree it is best as a full range/midrange boost and could be disappointing if one was looking for major sizzle. I actually usually have it boosting the low end a bit and I find the continuous range control to be very useful. For me, it works really well and I don't see myself selling it anytime soon, so for my purposes it wasn't overhyped.

The range control and additional output is really key. Sounds like the RR is pretty sweet. The Squawk also has these features.

Glass Onion
12-11-2010, 10:22 AM
I love my BBB 07 at the moment I'm running it into a chorus then the Clinch FX Ep-pre. Just tried this for the first time last night after putting in WCR Godwoods. I am currently a very satisfied man.

I had stopped using the BBB for a while because it was not giving me what I wanted. Turns out the culprit was the Pickups. They were the stock pups in a 79 LP Custom. Old does not always mean better..who new:rotflmao

AGuitarPlayer
12-11-2010, 10:30 AM
The range control and additional output is really key. Sounds the the RR is pretty sweet. The Squawk also has these features.

There is a really good demo of the Rooster on the D*A*M site for anyone who has not heard it:

http://stompboxes.co.uk/Rooster.html

I have heard nothing but good things about the Plum Crazy boxes in general.

BluesHarp
12-11-2010, 10:35 AM
The Beano was easliy the best. Much quiet compared to the background noise of the other. The tone wasnt as fizzy with the Beano and when it was switched to either mid or low the overall thickness was better and more organic.

I have since posting here last owned a DAM RRB..sold it... and I now have a am sunlion on my board. ;)

I still want to try the cornish... bad..

zZytpOcHCKU

geodr
12-11-2010, 10:58 AM
Any opinions on Creepy Fingers Sugar Boost?

roknfnrol
12-11-2010, 11:38 AM
The Beano was easily the best. Much quiet compared to the background noise of the other. The tone wasn't as fizzy with the Beano and when it was switched to either mid or low the overall thickness was better and more organic.

I have since posting here last owned a DAM RRB..sold it... and I now have an am sunlion on my board. ;)

I still want to try the Cornish... bad..

My observations were a bit different. I found the Squawk to be thicker sounding with more overtones compared to the Beano. But they are both very, very similar. The main difference is that the Squawk has more output to push your amp harder. The Squawk at noon is the same output as the Beano at max.

Dale
12-11-2010, 12:36 PM
I also love my Java Boost.

dcmak5
12-11-2010, 01:07 PM
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a313/DcMaK5/lumpy_royalhighness_001.jpg

although I traded the white knob on mine for a black chicken head

thewex
12-12-2010, 10:42 AM
The Triboost is great for versatility (having three boosts in one box), but I prefer my Java Boost to the Rangemaster mode on my Triboost. The other modes on the BYOC are an LPB-1 clone, and a Si boost. As I said - great for versatility, but I found myself only using the LPB-1 mode most of the time. YMMV. :dunno

I only use the rangemaster mode on the tri-boost, however, i appreciate the versatility. i love it, gave up my sunface for it. admittedly, i haven't used a bunch of the popular clones out there (java,beano etc.). i did put an OC44 in it, which makes a difference.

Buddy Boy
12-12-2010, 11:06 AM
I was knocked out by the GVCG stuff when you posted earlier this year. I thought Ollie was the best of the ones you demo'd(I liked it a LOT). I searched around and scored a couple of old slant front boxes and a bunch of big Bakelite knobs,and a friend is going to build a TB into one of them for me. The GVCGs I've had are the finest sounding Treble Boosters I've ever played. That's by a whole bunch. :)

Here's my experience with several models.

I have a bunch of them. Like fuzz, I find treble boosters kind of addicting.

The great thing is that they all sound different.

Retroman Beano is clear, dry and sharp.

D*A*M Red Rooster is sweet and infinitely adjustable.

Diaz Texas Ranger is rich.

GVCG "Columbo" is raw and raunchy.

GVCG "Ollie" is edgy, searing and pure treble booster.

sgblues
12-12-2010, 11:20 AM
This one is awesome!!!
http://www.danneberg-electronics.com/#TREBLE BOOSTER

El Gallo Negro
12-12-2010, 11:36 AM
I can't offer any comparisons, but I used a Retroman Beano for about 2 years and LOVED it. Great tone shaping options and just sounded generally badass. Sold it when I started moving away from the TB sound. If I ever want another treble booster I won't hesitate to grab another from him.

NBarnes21
12-12-2010, 12:02 PM
Beano Boost

Tompski
12-12-2010, 12:20 PM
Ok! Here's my one pence worth, I only have one treble boost and although fun dont really understand its proper use?? please tell what youre all using them for if you already have overdrives or distortion? Mine hasn't yet been mentioned in this thread it is a " Phil Hilborne Fat Treble Booster" By Thunder Tomate it is supposed to a very good pedal, please excuse my ignorance.....

Enjoyer
12-12-2010, 12:24 PM
My latest and greatest Treble boost acquisition, THE CHAMP "TREBOOST PLUS" STOMP BOX - TYPE 5 .
http://www.chambonino.com/construct/const14.html

This thing is a work of art, not only in its construction, but in tweakability and sonically.

Mastersonics
12-28-2010, 09:22 PM
My latest and greatest Treble boost acquisition, THE CHAMP "TREBOOST PLUS" STOMP BOX - TYPE 5 .
http://www.chambonino.com/construct/const14.html

This thing is a work of art, not only in its construction, but in tweakability and sonically.

Looks really interesting...
I'm actually looking for a treble booster as well
The finalists are the AM Beano & 65 Amps Colour Boost but
this one looks interesting kind of what the 65 is going for but a few more presets.

How much these will go for?
Was it easy to order? [there's no ordering information anywhere on their webpage]

please let me know

thanks,
Charles

travesty
07-21-2011, 06:54 AM
I would have to go for the Proanalog Top Boost LE(Two Knob) and the Proanalog/Pedalworx Scot60..... If you haven't tried either one, do yourself a favor and do it...

pink74floyd2003
07-21-2011, 07:34 AM
i've got a HBE Germania 44 (with OC44 NOS transistor); then i made my BYOC treble booster...definitively better !!!
I sold germania and kept byoc: a suggestm do your own BYOC Treble Booster, it's simply fantastic !!

70's Hard Rock
03-06-2013, 06:35 PM
c-bread naga viper is awesome!!!

wundergussy
03-06-2013, 08:29 PM
I am very pleased with the Keeley Java - sounds exactly like what I wanted it to sound like.

misc1600
03-06-2013, 10:10 PM
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/misc1600/photo-60.jpg

OaklandA
03-21-2013, 11:42 AM
Another vote for the HBE Germania 44.

wallinbb
03-22-2013, 07:42 PM
How does the BYOC Tri-Boost compare to the other branded TB's out on the market?

Someone, please?

joeh77
03-22-2013, 08:18 PM
I've only played one, the Analogman Beano Boost, but it's VERY good. Love the reg/low/mid switch...and the Beano loves my Sunface (of course,) my OCD and my Eternity. It's one of my favorite pedals.

My vote also goes to the AM Beano Boost!

Joe

tga-3
03-23-2013, 12:38 PM
I just picked up an early Analogman Beano Boost with a NKT 275 this week. Great pedal, I love how it interacts with my Dr. Z Route 66. I also have a Sunface NKT 275 Standard White Dot. I'm a believer in the magic of the NKT 275's (and Mike's pedals), they are quiet and they clean up like no other. Just leave 'em on and control everything from your guitar.

playthecray
03-23-2013, 01:19 PM
I have been through several rangemaster/treble booster clones. The Analogman Beano Boost ended my search.

70's Hard Rock
03-26-2013, 03:54 PM
also getting a Covington fireplace, sounded good so I ordered one, naga viper nails the old school Judas Priest tones!!!

thesjkexperienc
03-31-2013, 03:15 AM
After owning many of the major brands my only TB is an Arcane Analog Skullmaster with an OC44. Does not get brittle like so many when you turn the guitar down. It is fussy about what else is in line, but when I use it that is all I use plus maybe a tuner.

there is an adventure over every hill -- Pooh

roknfnrol
04-04-2013, 08:49 PM
I just got an MJM Dallas Boost, it's really cool.

70's Hard Rock
04-13-2013, 09:52 AM
here is the one I am using now, Toneman Rangemaster, this paedal rocks!!!

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b496/JCNinetySeven/pb99_zps214b0e10.jpg (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/JCNinetySeven/media/pb99_zps214b0e10.jpg.html)

ElectricMojo
04-13-2013, 11:55 AM
I'm sure it's already been recommended numerous times, but the Analogman Beano Boost is my favorite.
I've used a lot of them (Rangemasters are probably my all-time favorite effect) and the Analogman seems to be the one I prefer.