![]() ![]() TC Electronic’s Sub ‘N’ Up is crucial for those organ-like volume swells. And the voltage doubler is just a plus! It can also double as a mild overdrive if dialled in properly. This pedal is one of the most versatile boost pedals out there. ![]() The Teisco Boost adds that really good ‘oomph’ to my guitar tone and is loaded with three different EQ settings. I play a lot of Blues/RnB music infused with ambient, long-decay, crazy reverb and I feel that these pedals can achieve this really well within the budget. Jim Dunlop High Gain Volume Pedal ($129 not shown) Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive Mod ($200), Teisco Delay ($189), TC Electronic HOF 2 ($179) Our recommended power supply: Voodoo Lab Pedal Power X4 Signal Chain: Under $1,000 R-L: Teisco Boost ($170), TC Electronic Sub ‘N’ Up Mini ($119) Don’t let it fool you though - it’s fully customizable with TC’s TonePrint software. I prefer to play with reverb and besides, it’s a tiny pedal with one knob. This is super important to me because sometimes when I show up to a gig, the PA or the amp provided doesn’t have a reverb unit. The multiple dip switches allow for more tonal versatility which is perfect as I’m only rocking one overdrive for this pedalboard. It’s basically a Tube Screamer on steroids. Put a Tube Screamer into a Vita-Ray Chamber (shoutout Marvel Comics) and you get the Keeley Red Dirt Mini. I’d place it at the front of the chain so I can boost the signal into the overdrive next to it. It also has a momentary switch which is very, very handy if I just want a boost for a split-second on a section of a song. The TC Electronic Spark Mini does a great job of thickening your guitar’s tone, especially on a Strat. Limiting size and weight is a plus when it comes to efficiency and portability, because lugging around a massive pedalboard to a small gig can be very uninspiring. As you can already tell, all of these pedals are mini versions of their OGs. This is a simple, compact pedalboard I would take to a small venue gig. ![]() TC Electronic Flashback Mini ($129), TC Electronic HOF Mini ($129) Signal Chain: Total under $500 R-L: TC Electronic Spark Mini ($69), Keeley Red Dirt Mini ($149) We challenged him to build his ideal signal chain with $500, then $1,000, and finally to go all out with $2,000. We put up-and-coming singer-songwriter Hasyir Ibrahim, known for his bluesy tones, to the test. The options never end and every permutation of your signal chain opens up new tonal possibilities.Ī good way to help you make these crucial decisions is to observe how others build their boards. Whether you’re new to pedalboard building or a long time pedal aficionado, the fact remains the same - trying to decide on your next pedal acquisition can quickly become overwhelming. ![]()
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