The Broughton Audio Silver Deluxe is an analog JFET boost with a Fender-style tone stack EQ. Broughton Audio describes it as a boost with EQ that also produces mild JFET overdrive when pushed, and the JFET topology is there to add some character to your signal rather than simply make it louder1. The EQ section is, in the maker's words, an exact recreation of the Fender tone stack with Mids, the same circuit as the Alembic F2B, and the passive EQ delivers the familiar response found on many classic tube amps1.
What it does to your sound
The Silver Deluxe combines two things: a JFET boost stage and a passive tone stack. Broughton Audio says the JFET topology adds some character to your signal, and that the pedal is designed to produce mild JFET overdrive when pushed. That overdrive is achievable with instrument level signals and a 9V supply, so you can drive it from a normal guitar without any special level or voltage12.
Because the EQ is passive and modeled on the Fender tone stack, it shapes the signal the way the front panel of many classic tube amps does. Players who want a preamp-style tone shaping stage in front of an amp, or a clean boost with bass, mid and treble control, will find that here1.
On the EQ section, the maker's product page says:
"an exact recreation of the Fender tone stack with Mids"
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Circuit type | Analog2 |
| Bypass | True bypass switch1 |
| Power | 9V DC, may be increased up to 24V DC1 |
| Current draw | Approximately 10 mA1 |
| Connector | Standard Boss style, center negative1 |
| Dimensions | 4.77" long x 2.6" wide1 |
| List price | US$165.001 |
Running it at higher voltage
Power is where the Silver Deluxe differs from most boosts. The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply, not included, with a standard Boss style connector and center negative polarity. But Broughton Audio says the supply voltage may be increased up to 24V DC for more clean headroom and a slight increase in boost, and the maker recommends a higher supply voltage for a clean output1.
In practice, the supply voltage sets the character:
- At 9V, the pedal can be pushed into its mild JFET overdrive, which some players will want1.
- At higher voltage, up to 24V DC, you get more clean headroom and a slight increase in boost, so it stays clean as a boost and EQ1.
- The current draw stays approximately 10 mA either way1.
The Silver Deluxe is a small batch pedal and will be limited in production, according to Broughton Audio1.
Where it sits among Broughton's boosts
Broughton Audio builds several boost and preamp-style pedals, and the Silver Deluxe's Fender tone stack is its distinguishing feature. If you are comparing it within the maker's range, the Broughton Audio SV-Boost, Broughton Audio Studio Boost Mini and Broughton Audio Archetype Boost are related boost designs, while the Broughton Audio Valve Champ and Broughton Audio Super Stack sit closer to preamp territory. For the wider category, see Boost Pedals and Preamp Pedals1.
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Questions
Is the Broughton Audio Silver Deluxe true bypass?
Yes. Broughton Audio's product page states that the Silver Deluxe has a true bypass switch, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without any active circuitry in the way.
Is the Silver Deluxe analog?
Yes. The Silver Deluxe is an analog circuit, described by RockBoard's PedalPedia listing as circuit type analog. It is a JFET boost with a passive Fender-style tone stack, not a digital or modelled design.
How much current does the Silver Deluxe draw?
Broughton Audio lists the current draw as approximately 10 mA. That is light enough for almost any pedalboard power supply, though the maker recommends a higher supply voltage than 9V for the cleanest output.
How big is the Silver Deluxe pedal?
Broughton Audio gives the dimensions as 4.77 inches long by 2.6 inches wide. That is a compact enclosure that fits easily on a crowded pedalboard.
Is the Silver Deluxe a limited edition?
Yes. Broughton Audio describes the Silver Deluxe as a small batch pedal that will be limited in production.
Sources (2)
- Silver Deluxe, Broughton Audio
- Silver Deluxe by Broughton Audio, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
