The Supro SP1303 Boost is a boost pedal from Supro, a pedal that raises the level of a guitar signal. It carries a UK list price of £159 GBP1.
What it does
The SP1303 Boost is built around a single job: pushing the signal louder while keeping it clean. Supro promises up to 20dB of noiseless gain boost, positioning the pedal as a clean preamp that can lift a guitar into an amp or overdrive circuit without coloring it1.
Beyond the level boost, the pedal offers High Pass and Low Pass filtering via a toggle switch, giving a player some control over how much bass or treble comes through the boosted signal1.
Controls and connections
The pedal keeps things simple. Its filtering is handled by a toggle switch, and a TRS port provides expression pedal control of the volume knob, allowing the pedal to double up as a volume pedal1. That means a player can ride the boost level with a foot, in the same way a dedicated volume pedal works.
Power and build
The SP1303 runs on a 9V battery or power supply1. The pedals in this first Supro range feature anodized, brushed-aluminum enclosures, and all three are assembled in Port Jefferson, NY, USA1.
Release and reception
The Supro pedals were announced earlier in 2016 and made their European debut at Musikmesse 2016, with availability in Europe following the show2. MusicRadar reported a UK price of £159 for the Supro Boost at launch1.
Writing for gearnews.com, Jef noted the simple control layouts across the three pedals: "That should make it easy to dial in sound on all three, which for me is always a bonus"2.
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Questions
Can the Supro SP1303 Boost be used as a volume pedal?
Yes. The pedal has a TRS port that provides expression pedal control of the volume knob, which allows the SP1303 to double up as a volume pedal. Plugging an expression pedal into that port lets a player sweep the boost level with a foot, in the same way a dedicated volume pedal works.
Does the Supro SP1303 Boost run on a battery?
Yes. According to MusicRadar's report on the pedal's launch, the SP1303 Boost supports 9V battery or power supply operation, so it can be run on a battery or from a standard pedalboard power supply.
Is the Supro SP1303 Boost true bypass?
Yes. MusicRadar describes the pedal as having noiseless true bypass switching, so when the pedal is off, the guitar signal passes through without the boost circuit loading it.
Where is the Supro SP1303 Boost made?
MusicRadar reports that the Supro pedals, including the SP1303 Boost, are assembled in Port Jefferson, NY, USA.
How much gain does the Supro SP1303 Boost add?
The SP1303 Boost delivers up to 20dB of noiseless gain boost, and Supro promises it works as a clean preamp, meaning it raises the signal level without adding distortion of its own.
Sources (2)
- Musikmesse 2016: Supro unveils first guitar effects pedals, MusicRadar, 2016-04-04
- Musikmesse 2016: Supro SP1303 Boost, SP1304 Fuzz and SP1305 Drive pedals, gearnews.com, 2016-04-04
