1303 Boost Pedal
The Supro 1303 Boost Pedal is a "clean" pre-amp designed to push the front end
of a tube amp. It features a J-FET based pedal design that delivers up to 20db
noiseless gain boost. The pedal also offers optional High Pass or Low Pass
filtering to contour the sound. The boost pedal remains clean and sweet at all
settings, regardless of how hard it is pushed with other pedals earlier in the
chain.
The control layout includes a single Volume knob and an oversized toggle
switch to select BRIGHT, FLAT, or DARK overall frequency response. The BRIGHT
mode enables a 3db/octave HP (high pass) filter, useful for thinning out
humbucker guitars when adding boost to increase sparkle and prevent mud. The
DARK mode enables a 3db/octave LP (low pass) filter, useful for fattening up
single-coil guitars when adding boost to increase warmth and prevent
harshness.
Additionally, the Supro Boost offers a TRS port for expression pedal control
of the VOLUME knob, effectively turning the pedal into a high-fidelity, active
volume pedal with user-adjustable minimum and maximum settings. The pedal is
assembled in Port Jefferson, NY, USA, featuring custom-tooled, anodized,
brushed-aluminum enclosures, 9V battery or AC powered operation, rear-mounted
metal jacks, easy-access side-mounted battery drawer, and studio-friendly,
noiseless (click-free) true-bypass switching.
Technical Specifications:
\- Frequency linear boost up to 20db
\- 6db per octave High Pass Filter option
\- 6db per octave Low Pass Filter option
\- Expression pedal control for VOLUME
\- Accepts standard 2.1mm neg. tip power supply
\- Runs on 9V battery (included)
\- Pedal size: 12cm x 6.5cm x 6.5cm
\- Current Draw below 20mA
\- Original circuit design by Thomas Elliott