clean boost

A clean boost is a pedal that raises signal level while adding as little extra compression or distortion as possible¹. By maintaining the character of the original tone, it can push the front end of an amplifier for a louder and cleaner sound². These boosts can raise signal levels to the realms of high-output humbuckers without any resulting loss of dynamic response or clarity³. Any EQ controls work with a flat, neat palette rather than shaping extra character¹. Popular examples include the Durham Sex Drive, Keeley Katana, Z Vex Super Hard On and Fulltone Fat Boost³.