Zvex Super Hard on vs Custom Audio Electronic MC401 boost

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What are the differences between these two pedals both clean boost pedals.
 
I've owned an SHO since '99 and like it a lot. It's design is taken from the preamp section of an old mixing console (I can't remember which one), essentially making it a preamp pedal more than an actual clean boost (although it functions nicely in that capacity). It's very transparent and really doesn't color your sound from an eq standpoint...it simply makes things sound bigger and more clear. At its highest gain settings it functions much like an overdrive but I've always found it too noisy for my tastes when dimed. I think it functions much better in the middle of its range and it makes a great "always on" pedal when used in that manner.

I rarely use a boost pedal these days, but when I do, I use the SHO. Play thirsty my friends...
 
rupe":sg2el5ve said:
I've owned an SHO since '99 and like it a lot. It's design is taken from the preamp section of an old mixing console (I can't remember which one), essentially making it a preamp pedal more than an actual clean boost (although it functions nicely in that capacity). It's very transparent and really doesn't color your sound from an eq standpoint...it simply makes things sound bigger and more clear. At its highest gain settings it functions much like an overdrive but I've always found it too noisy for my tastes when dimed. I think it functions much better in the middle of its range and it makes a great "always on" pedal when used in that manner.
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+1 Also add that the MXR boost I did not find to be as "transparent" for lack of a better word than my experiences with the SHO. If you use the Super Duper 2 in 1 be careful of your levels or you can do some damage to your hearing, speakers, or both. There is that much boost available. Years ago I did a boost pedal comparison article (it included the SHO, Super Duper 2 in 1 is two SHO's in one) that I believe was well received and was available online, but looks like it is no longer available. If anyone has an idea on how I can get it placed online for others to refer to that would be great. It is a word document. Sadly, one of the pedal builders included in the review is no longer with us.

Nitro feel feel to PM me with your email and I can send it off to you.

If you are looking for both a tone sweetener, enhancer, and boost pedal that will thicken, cause the front-end of your amp to saturate a bit more, make everything sound "bigger", make it sound like it is coming from the amp not a pedal, and not color your original tone I would recommend this pedal especially if you into Bogner, hot rodded Marshall style amps http://greeramplification.com/ http://www.pedalgeek.com/cgi-bin/new_sh ... link--ngsb Recommend you request what I termed the SB83 pedal which came out of the above work that we worked together on developing. A very simple, effective circuit. I have tried and owned a few boost pedals- this one makes me grin and want to play more. He has yet to raise his prices in well over 10+ years of being in business.
Disclosure: I do know Nick, but do not in any way profit from anything he does.
To correct one of the comments on the second website. The "Booster" pedal was based on the LPB-1- Bob told me this back then and the circuit bares the resemblance not the Sonic Boom.
 
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