The Cusack Music More Louder is a clean boost and buffer pedal in a mini enclosure. It gives 0 to 25dB of clean boost, and because it is not a frequency boost, the maker says it will not change your tone: you get all of your original guitar tone, just louder. It also works as a buffer when off, which helps against the tone degradation that comes from long cable runs or many stacked pedals1.
How much boost it gives
The More Louder is a clean boost, meaning it raises your level without shaping the frequency response the way an overdrive pedal or EQ pedal would. Cusack Music puts it plainly: "The More Louder is not a frequency boost, so it won't change your tone. You will get all of your original guitar tone, b..."1
The boost range is set by an internal jumper:
The jumper-out setting is useful if you want the pedal to sit at or slightly below unity gain, or if you only need a modest lift rather than a full 25dB12.
Buffer and bypass
A toggle switch selects between buffered and true bypass operation while the pedal is in bypass mode1. In buffered mode, Cusack Music says that "When the Cusack More Louder is off and in buffered bypass mode, your amp will sound crisp and clear, like you have never..."1
That makes the More Louder a two-in-one pedal: a boost when on, and a buffer pedal when off. Players with long cable runs or large boards often keep a buffer at the end of the chain for exactly this reason1.
Power and impedance
The More Louder runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included, and draws about 9mA1. There is no battery option, so plan for a power supply output on your board.
The 9V DC supply is not included with the pedal, and there is no battery option1.
Impedance figures from the maker:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | ~256kΩ1 |
| Output impedance (jumper in) | ~118Ω1 |
| Output impedance (jumper out) | ~47kΩ1 |
The pedal measures 3.66" L x 1.52" W x 1.24" H, a mini enclosure that takes up little room on a pedalboard1.
Price and the B-stock version
The standard More Louder lists at $105.00 USD1. Cusack Music also sells a factory B-stock version at $89.00, described as "Factory B stock! Save a little money on almost new pedals!"2
What B-stock means in practice:
- B-stock pedals may have minor scratches, paint chips, or other minor finishing blemishes2
- You will not get a pedal with any major or hideous defects2
- They come in perfect working condition with the original box, box goodies, and a lifetime warranty2
For players comparing Cusack's boost lineup, the company also makes the Louder and the Deal Breaker Boost, and the More Louder sits among boost pedals generally as a straightforward clean level lift with a buffer built in12.
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Questions
Does the Cusack More Louder have a buffer?
Yes. The More Louder has a buffered bypass mode, and Cusack Music says that when the pedal is off in that mode, your amp will sound crisp and clear. A buffer helps against the tone loss that comes from long cable runs or many stacked pedals. A toggle switch selects between buffered and true bypass operation, so you can choose whichever suits your board.
Can the Cusack More Louder be true bypass?
Yes. A toggle switch on the pedal selects between buffered and true bypass operation while the pedal is in bypass mode. If you prefer your guitar to pass straight through when the pedal is off, set it to true bypass; if you want the buffer working for long cable runs or crowded boards, switch it to buffered.
How much boost does the Cusack More Louder give?
With the internal jumper installed (jumper in), the More Louder gives 0 to 25dB of clean boost. An internal jumper option changes the range to -5 to +15dB, which suits players who want a slight cut or a more modest lift. It is a clean boost, not a frequency boost, so Cusack Music says it will not change your tone.
Does the Cusack More Louder come with a power supply?
No. The More Louder runs on a standard center negative 9V DC supply, which is not included. It draws about 9mA, so almost any pedalboard power supply output can run it, but you will need to have or buy a 9V DC adapter separately.
What is a B-stock Cusack More Louder?
Cusack Music sells a factory B-stock version of the More Louder at a discount. B-stock pedals may have minor scratches, paint chips, or other minor finishing blemishes, but no major or hideous defects. They come in perfect working condition with the original box, box goodies, and a lifetime warranty.
Sources (2)
- More Louder Clean Boost and Buffer Pedal, Cusack Music (cusackmusic.com)
- More Louder Clean Boost, B-Stock Discount, Cusack Music
