The Laney BCC-STEELPARK is a boost pedal from Laney's Black Country Customs (BCC) pedal range. Laney describes it as a versatile boost with masses of headroom, designed to help you push your amp harder and cut through any mix1. It is a clean boost with 30dB of gain, and it is analog throughout with no latency1.
The three boost modes
The Steelpark's central feature is a three-way voicing switch. Laney gives it three modes: Upper Mid Boost, Neutral Boost and Low Mid Boost1. The choice of voicing decides where the boost sits in the frequency range: an upper-mid lift to help a part step forward in a band mix, a neutral boost that raises the overall level without changing the tone, and a low-mid push for a thicker foundation. For more on where a pedal like this fits on a board, see the site's page on boost pedals.
Background
The Steelpark is listed by Laney with an item weight of 0.35kg1.
Laney's Black Country Customs range also includes the Tony Iommi signature pedal, and the company has a longer history with boost-into-Laney-amp setups through the TI-Boost. The original SteelPark is covered separately on the SteelPark page.
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Questions
How much gain does the Laney Steelpark have?
Laney describes the Steelpark as a clean boost with 30dB of gain. That is enough level to drive an amp's front end harder, and Laney positions it as a way to push your amp and cut through any mix. Because it is a clean boost rather than an overdrive, the gain comes as added level and push rather than built-in distortion.
Is the Laney BCC-Steelpark analog?
Yes. Laney states the Steelpark is analogue throughout, with no latency. For a player that means the signal stays in the analog domain from input to output, with none of the conversion delay that some digital designs introduce.
Does the Laney Steelpark come with a battery?
Yes. Laney lists the box contents as an instruction booklet and a battery, so the pedal can be powered out of the box without a separate power supply.
What are the Steelpark's three modes?
The Steelpark offers three boost modes: Upper Mid Boost, Neutral Boost and Low Mid Boost. The three voicings let you choose where the boost sits in the frequency range, from a mid-focused lift to a flat boost or a low-mid push.
How big is the Laney BCC-Steelpark?
Laney lists the Steelpark's dimensions as 60mm x 75mm x 125mm (height x width x depth), and its weight as 0.35kg. That makes it a compact pedal that takes up little room on a pedalboard.
Sources (1)
- BCC PEDALS BCC-STEELPARK Boutique Effect Pedal, Laney Amplification
