Keeley Electronics
Java Boost
WAS: $340
NOW: $300
Category: Boost
The Java Boost is a germanium based TREBLE BOOSTER, it is not a clean boost. It is designed to give you classic tones from the 60's and 70's, and man does it ever!!! It must be used with a cranked amp that is overdriven or distorting a bit already. The more the amp and pedal are cranked, the more the creamy, beautiful, sustaining distortion there will be. What makes this pedal kill of the hill is that it has the REAL DEAL, no joke Mullard OC44. Yup, Made in Holland. Looking for the Ultimate in Boosters? The Perfect Boost for your main overdrive pedal? From Surf to FUZZ...the best cutting and biting tone from a pedal!
What it really does: It is NOT AT ALL related to the TS9 or Blues Driver, or any other distortion or overdrive pedal. Boss and Ibanez do not make anything like it!
It is a Treble Booster by design, not a typical overdrive or distortion pedal. That means, the higher the note played, the more it gets amplified... and then, by your amp, distorted. Bass Notes get Cut in two of the modes on the Java Boost!
It is most widely used with a tube amp set to a bit of overdrive or clipping. That is the key to getting a great sound from this pedal. For example, setting the java boost in front of a very clean amp with the volume on 1-2 will surely result in a fairly weak guitar tone! Set the amp for some breakup, then click the java on. There, you'll have a fantastic sound and see why people rave about the Java Boost.
Another way to run it is before an overdrive pedal. This is the pedal to get if you want a two pedal overdrive setup. Couple this in front of a TS9 or BD-2 and the results are simply amazing. This will add sparkle and life to your solos like no other pedal can.
The best treble boost on the planet!
- Modern Dallas Rangemaster Circuit, check out www.javaboost.com for more detailed information
- 3 way switched treble-booster, Stock Vintage Rangemaster(center), Mid-boost(to the Right), and Full Range(to the Left)
- The switch is a very expensive locking 3 way switch so your setting is not moved.
- Metal film parts for low noise.
- BEST PART, The ULTRA RARE MULLARD OC44 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- The CV7003 might have a little bit more overdrive and be a bit quieter. These are very hard to measure or give you anything more than these general statements. They are in fact the exact same transistor. Units that tested better were marked as CV7003, the mil spec number. Since each transistor has it's own sound, each unit will have a slightly different tone.
- Second best part, DC jack and Negative ground system so it will work with your other supplies and effects and no smoking! BATTERY power is really the best way to power this device. Because of its simple nature, ANY POWER SUPPLY WILL CAUSE NOISE. We have designed in measures to reduce this noise, but it will still appear even with the best supplies. Batteries will last 48 hours of continous use in this unit.
- Keeley Blue LED.
- Each unit is perfectly dialed in...internal potentiometers let us fine tune each of the tested and passed OC44's for optimum operation.
- Tone Control!!! Yes ours has a second way to control the frequencies of the boost made, plus the Standard Level Control.
- True-Bypass, Switchcraft jacks.
- Powder Coated case just like the Keeley Compressor
- Stamped serial number.
- THE Benchmark for all other Dallas Rangemaster pedals.
Used by: Dweezil Zappa, J. Hayes and the world traveling SLM company, Craig Snyder says it is the only other effect that can sit next to his Pete Cornish effects.