The Black Bobbin Boost is a dual transparent boost pedal: two boost circuits in one enclosure, each with its own input and output so the two sides can be placed anywhere in the signal path rather than chained together inside the pedal1. It was designed and manufactured by Old Blood Noise Endeavors under the Black Bobbin name1. If you are new to boosts, they sit in the broad family covered on the Boost Pedals page: pedals that push level or shape tone without adding distortion of their own.
The two circuits
The pedal's defining feature is that its two circuits are fully independent. Because each side has its own input and output, a player can run one half early in the chain and the other half later, with other pedals in between, instead of using both boosts back to back in one spot1.
The BUMP side is designed as an always-on mid-range bump with high headroom, meant to be placed first in the signal chain1. Its controls are simple:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Output knob | Single output-level control for the BUMP side1 |
| Internal tone trim pot | Acts as a treble boost or cut, set inside the pedal1 |
Because the tone trim is internal, the BUMP side is a set-and-forget control: you open the pedal, dial the treble character once, and then use the output knob from the top panel1.
Power and bypass
The Boost runs on 9 volts from an external power supply and has no battery compartment, so it must be powered from a supply or adapter1. Switching is true bypass, meaning the circuit is removed from the signal path when the pedal is off1.
The Black Bobbin Boost is designed and manufactured by Old Blood Noise Endeavors1.
Price and availability
At its announcement, the Black Bobbin Boost carried a $249 retail price and was available exclusively at blackbobbin.com1. It is made in the USA1.
Questions
Does the Black Bobbin Boost take a battery?
No. The pedal runs on 9 volts from an external power supply and has no battery compartment, so a battery cannot be fitted. Plan your pedalboard power accordingly, since the Boost will need a spot on a power supply or a dedicated 9V adapter rather than running off an internal battery like some pedals do.
Is the Black Bobbin Boost true bypass?
Yes. Premier Guitar's announcement lists true bypass switching, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the boost circuit loading it. That matters on a pedalboard where several effects can each chip away at the signal when engaged.
What does the BUMP side of the Black Bobbin Boost do?
The BUMP side is designed as an always-on mid-range bump with high headroom, intended to sit first in the signal chain. It has a single output knob, plus an internal tone trim pot that acts as a treble boost or cut, so you can set the character once and leave it on.
Where is the Black Bobbin Boost made?
The Black Bobbin Boost is made in the USA. Premier Guitar's announcement also notes that it is designed and manufactured by Old Blood Noise Endeavors, the pedal company behind the Black Bobbin brand.
How much does the Black Bobbin Boost cost?
The Black Bobbin Boost carries a $249 retail price and, at the time of its announcement, was available exclusively at blackbobbin.com. Prices can change over time, so the current selling price may differ from the figure given at launch.
Sources (1)
- Black Bobbin Introduces Dual Boost Pedal, Premier Guitar, 2022-09-08
