Frequently Asked Questions

Power Requirements : External 9v-18V DC adaptor > 50mA d.c. rating (not included)

Current Consumption: 20 mA typical

Power Connector: Standard 2.1mm centre negative pin barrel (Boss/Ibanez style)

Design: 100% analog signal path

Control Knobs: boost, heat, bass, treble

LED status Indicator: Effect On / Effect Bypassed

Bypass Type: True Bypass (unbuffered)

Internal Adjustments: LED brightness internal trimmer

Input Impedance: 1.1 Meg Ohms

Output Impedance: < 1000 Ohms

Inputs/Outputs: signal in, out (1/4" Mono Jack)

Max Gain : +21dB (EQ flat)

Max Output : 4V pk-pk

Dimensions (Max): 57mm (H) x 123mm (L) x 74mm (W)

Weight: 0.36Kg

Accessories Included: product leaflet, rubber foot x 4

If you find you want a different brightness setting for stage or studio, unscrew the 4 case back screws, and gently use a miniature screwdriver to adjust the LED BRIGHTNESS rotary trimmer. Never use force here!

Silicon Steel Boost is 100% analogue.

Yes, you can use a d.c. supply in the range 9v to 18v d.c. However in most cases there is no real world advantage in using a voltage supply above +9v d.c. One possible application is with ultra high output (e.g. active) guitar pickups where the increased supply voltage will increase maximum headroom.

No, please use a DC supply only.

In technical terms it introduces a controlled degree of asymmetrical harmonics to the output. Why asymmetrical? This means more low order even harmonics which results in more warmth added to the guitar's tone. It is not an overdrive as such - better described as a more nuanced tone enhancement. A great way to get a good sense of what it does is listen to what is lost when you switch the pedal off again!

Silicon Steel Boost has flat EQ with the EQ knobs at around 12 o'clock. With the Heat control at zero the pedal will operate as a clean boost with low colouration. The Boost knob can then be set to provide the required amount of clean gain.

Absolutely! As well as driving an amplifier input directly, Silicon Steel Boost also works beautifully when feeding into other drive pedals. This approach can add harmonic richness to the combined tons and also offers a dual gain switchable setup where for example the boost can be engaged to increase an overdrive level for a solo.