The Pusher Pedals Leap of Faith Boost is a boost pedal: a simple stompbox that raises the level of your signal without changing its character. Pedal of the Day reviewed it in January 2016, describing it as "this killer clean boost as well" and noting that it works wherever you put it: "it sounds great at either the front end or the back of your signal chain."1
What it does
Like most simple boosts, the Leap of Faith keeps things minimal. The reviewer noted it is "Featuring one lone knob, such as most simple boost pedals do," so there are no tone or gain controls to set: just the amount of boost.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Boost (single knob) | Sets the amount of boost; no tone or gain controls1 |
In practice, Pedal of the Day described two main uses:
- Placed before the amp, it can "Boost your clean signal to push your amp into slight breakup," which is the classic clean-boost role of driving the amp's front end harder.1
- Placed after your overdrive or distortion pedals, it lifts the level of your dirt section "to really bring down the house, all the while keeping your signal clear and tight."1
The reviewer's verdict on its output:
"Powerful enough to cut through any mix, and bold enough to turn some heads while you rip through a scorching solo."
Bypass and signal path
Pedal of the Day describes the Leap of Faith as "a true-bypass, buffered boost," meaning it passes your full signal when off and buffers it when engaged.1
Related pedals
Pusher Pedals also makes the Bad Dancer Fuzz/Boost, a fuzz and boost combination that pairs with the Leap of Faith on a board. The Leap of Faith itself is described by the maker as "a true-bypass, buffered boost".1
Videos
Pedal of the Day
Sources (1)
- Pusher Pedals Leap of Faith Boost, Pedal of the Day, 2016-01-25
