The Menatone Das Boost is a boost pedal built around a single gain stage Class A circuit, with bright and dark switches that shape its tone. Menatone describes it as point-to-point wired, a construction method where components are joined directly rather than mounted on a printed circuit board. It is part of a small family that also includes the Das Boost mini and the Das Boost PTP.1
What it is and how it works
A Class A boost with a single gain stage is the simplest kind of boost circuit: one amplifying stage that lifts the signal without the extra clipping stages found in overdrive pedals or distortion pedals. Menatone's own description of the pedal is "a single gain stage Class A boost with bright and dark switches," which is the whole circuit in one sentence.1
The two switches are the pedal's tone controls. The bright switch and the dark switch let a player tilt the boosted signal's frequency balance in either direction, which is how the Das Boost adapts to different guitars and amps rather than offering a tone knob.1
The Das Boost family
Menatone sells three versions under the Das Boost name, and they are not interchangeable:
| Version | What it is | Price (25 October 2026) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Das Boost | Single gain stage Class A boost, bright and dark switches, point-to-point wired | $179.001 | Out of Stock1 |
| Das Boost mini | Clean boost section from the Top Boost in a Can, single Class A FET with internal voltage doubling, one knob full range boost, full sized components | $109.002 | Out of Stock2 |
| Das Boost PTP | Described by Menatone as a preamp/tone modifier in pedal form | $209.003 | Out of Stock3 |
The mini is the closest relative: Menatone says it is "the clean boost section from the Top Boost in a Can," the same circuit family as the company's Top Boost in a Can Mojo. Where the standard Das Boost has the bright and dark switches, the mini is "a simple one knob full range boost," built with full sized components and using a single Class A FET with internal voltage doubling.2
The PTP version sits apart. Menatone describes it as a preamp/tone modifier rather than a straight boost, and it carries the highest price of the three at $209.00.3
All three versions, the Das Boost, the mini and the PTP, were listed as Out of Stock on Menatone's product pages as of 25 October 2026.123
Questions
What do the bright and dark switches do on the Menatone Das Boost?
The Das Boost carries two switches, labeled bright and dark. Menatone describes the pedal as a single gain stage Class A boost with these switches, so they shape the tone of the boost rather than acting as separate controls. In practice they let a player lean the boost's frequency response brighter or darker to suit the guitar and amp it is feeding.
Is the Menatone Das Boost point-to-point wired?
Yes. Menatone's product page for the Das Boost states that it is point to point wired, a construction method where components are connected directly rather than on a printed circuit board. The company also sells a separate Das Boost PTP version at a higher price.
How much does the Menatone Das Boost cost?
Menatone listed the Das Boost at $179.00 as of October 2026. The Das Boost mini was listed at $109.00 and the Das Boost PTP at $209.00 on the same date.
What is the difference between the Das Boost and the Das Boost mini?
The Das Boost mini is the clean boost section taken from Menatone's Top Boost in a Can, built with full sized components and offering a simple one knob full range boost. Its circuit is described as a single Class A FET with internal voltage doubling. The standard Das Boost is a single gain stage Class A boost with bright and dark switches and point-to-point wiring.
Is the Menatone Das Boost still available?
As of October 2026, Menatone's product pages list the Das Boost, the Das Boost mini and the Das Boost PTP all as out of stock. Availability can change, so the maker's own pages are the place to see current status.
Sources (3)
- Das Boost, Menatone
- Das Boost mini, Menatone
- Das Boost PTP, Menatone (www.menatone.com)
