NHTom Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just picked up a TC Spark Boost pedal and like it a lot. Let me clearly state first that it is a SUBTLE pedal!!! Seems to have a large range of clean boost if you want it, and the gain control adds a nice bit of grit and dirt to the sound. Has basic gain and level knobs and bass/treble knobs. The other nice feature is a 3way switch for fat/clean/mid boost. I'm playing a LP Studio with a classic 57 bridge and P90 neck into a Laney Cub 12R all tube 15w amp. It gives me a nice push over the edge to get the amp working a bit harder. Definitely not to be confused with a distortion/fuzz pedal, it does a nice job of working as a boost with a bit of an overdrive to it. I saw that they have the new Spark Boost Mini with only a level knob......I like the idea of this one better as it allows for a wide range of eq room. I'd assume the other one is fine as a straight boost, but I was looking for something with a little more adjustment. My first TC pedal, but I have to say it seems well built and easy to use. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Just picked up a TC Spark Boost pedal and like it a lot. Let me clearly state first that it is a SUBTLE pedal!!! Seems to have a large range of clean boost if you want it, and the gain control adds a nice bit of grit and dirt to the sound. Has basic gain and level knobs and bass/treble knobs. The other nice feature is a 3way switch for fat/clean/mid boost. I'm playing a LP Studio with a classic 57 bridge and P90 neck into a Laney Cub 12R all tube 15w amp. It gives me a nice push over the edge to get the amp working a bit harder. Definitely not to be confused with a distortion/fuzz pedal, it does a nice job of working as a boost with a bit of an overdrive to it. I saw that they have the new Spark Boost Mini with only a level knob......I like the idea of this one better as it allows for a wide range of eq room. I'd assume the other one is fine as a straight boost, but I was looking for something with a little more adjustment. My first TC pedal, but I have to say it seems well built and easy to use. NHTom nice review. do you have any experience with the Xotic EP Booster? I recently picked one up used and am thoroughly impressed with how much more awesome my LP and Marshall sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I've never tried the XP. The more I play this Spark Boost the more tricks I'm pulling out of it. If I dial the gain back and raise the level, it really drives the amp well. A lot of subtle versatility. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I've never tried the XP. The more I play this Spark Boost the more tricks I'm pulling out of it. If I dial the gain back and raise the level, it really drives the amp well. A lot of subtle versatility. NHTom i might have to check it out. Which pisses me off because I'm out of fun money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGLP Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 What do you think about this kind of onboard booster preamp? Any thoughts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WvAIxk9Dtc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 I, myself am not a fan of any of the "on board" stuff, but I don't have much reason to justify it......for all I know they are good. I just prefer a pedal so that it can be used with any guitar I want to plug in. If you try one, post a review. I'd like to hear the pro's and con's of it. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've heard those Spark Boost pedals are great for adding a much easier to achieve pinch-harmonics etc. While subtle, they allow an expanded harmonics capability from what I've seen in demo's I've watched online on YouTube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 I would have to agree with that. Definitely subtle, but gives a really nice list of dynamic expansion. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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