Electro-Harmonix Nano LPB-1 Power Booster Guitar Effects Pedal 

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When it comes to gear, stompboxes included, sometimes simpler is better. It doesn't get much simpler than the LPB-1. Yet, even with just one knob, this pedal is extremely versatile. If you need a clean boost for solos or parts that need to cut through the mix, this little box will do it. You can also use it to overdrive a tube amp to create a meaty, saturated tone that is more responsive and natural sounding than using a distortion pedal. Or, use it after a good sounding overdrive pedal for added depth, harmonic texture and sustain. My favorite use for this pedal is to set the LPB-1's volume at around 1- 2 O'Clock and kick it on over an already moderately overdriven tube amp (like, for example, my Marshall JMP 50). That way I can go from a nice grindy rhythm tone to a fat, throaty lead tone for solos.

Compared to the equally awesome MXR Micro Amp, I hear more of a midrange emphasis when the LPB-1 is engaged. Even at cleaner settings, there is some added midrange coloration there that fattens up the tone a bit. I happen to dig it. However, if you are looking for something a bit more neutral sounding, you might want to go with the MXR or another brand. One non tone-related advantage the Micro Amp has over the LPB-1 is that its metal case is much heavier and, therefore, is less likely to move around on stage. Obviously, this is a non-issue if you have one securely attached to your pedalboard.

Finally, I had a hard time believing that a pedal priced this low (and made in the USA, no less) could actually be true-bypass. However, once I took off the bottom plate and saw the 3PDT foot switch inside, I was happily able to confirm it is! Every guitarist should own one of these little gems!

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its a cheap pedal and i suppose you get what you pay for. I had purchased this pedal at sam ash on my way to a gig for a quick cheap boost and probably the worst mistake ive ever made. If you put it through a chain of distortion it muffles out the distortion adds bass, and over all just changes your tone. Save up and get something better.

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This is a must have for those who love the tone of their amp but just need more volume and sustain to cut through the mix.
I LOVE this pedal! If you use a small wattage tube amp and need a boost for leads without losing tone like most distortion pedals do this is for you. Killer sustain!!!
Nice small package looks pretty tough, all metal.

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I feel it can beef up the sounds of most amps! It can also help boost the sound if other effects begin to kill the volume.
The first EH guitar effect I purchased was a Muff Fuzz. This was back in the 70s and it sounded great through both a Pignose and an old Crown amp! This LPB-1 also sounds great through my Vibro Champ and NOS Blues Junior. It really wakes up the amps in a positive way. Just on its own it improves the tone. I need to start trying out other effects with it and hear the results. I can now record at lower volumes and still get an excellent tone with this device!
I'm very impressed by it
I definitely would get another if I lost this one.

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I bought this pedal wanting a clean boost that wouldn't color the sound and this pedal is exactly what I needed. I use it mainly for solos for a little extra clean kick. It drives my Bassman into tube saturation heaven! Put this pedal in your signal chain after an overdrive or distortion pedal and enjoy the supercrunch. It really makes my tubescreamer sing. If you're looking for a power booster that is really clean and does the job well, this is the one for you. There are certainly more expensive ones out there but I've compared this one to three others (a piggy one, a killy one and an m_r) and I like the sound of this one best. Plus it was the least expensive one of the lot! BUY IT!
Has true bypass. Simple one knob operation.
Sturdy metal case and good solid switch. Input and output jacks are top notch.
You CANNOT beat the bang for buck on this item. Its not cheaply made at all!

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i like how it boosts the lows and lower mids, too many boosters boost high til your ears bleed
one knob boost, love that
sturdy like a tank, be better if footswitch was farther from control knob
can't beat the price

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Just Awesome!
Really Great Boost Pedal! I use this when I need to get the tubes in my Black Finger Compressor Moving! With tubes it adds plenty of gain and makes a colorful, Natural Sound. Keep It Up Electro-Harmonix!
Very Durable
Awesome Value for the price.

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Great pedal, invaluable to me. It colors the sound a tiny bit, a bit of bass and lower mids but a great volume boost. Adds a lot of gain with an overdriven or distorted amp.

I use it for certain solos or for certain rhythmic parts. Really adds some grit, I also use it to help manipulate feedback.
Simple, one knob, one button, 9v.
Metal (assuming aluminum) case, sturdy button! Think is built solid.
For me, it's a little stingy with the price, but I'm happy with what I paid for,

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The only reason I did not give it a 10 rating is because the foot switch is located a bit too close to the power adjustment dial and your foot may have the tendencey to hit it and turn it when stepping on the foot switch. It takes a bit of getting used to.
This pedal is the ultimate is power booast pedals! Its a ballsy pedal! Even setting the turn dial at about 1 or 2 gives me the added extra boost I need to be just above the rest for my solos to cut through.
Perhaps the best feature is that is provides a natural-sounding boost without changing the tone. Other power boosters often alter the tone when activated, they not only boost the volume but they also boost the bass and/or treble -- But the Nano LPB-1 Power Booster is a natural!
I highly recmmed it to those looking for a great power booster. You'll probably want to pick up the 9-volt adapter for it as well to eliminate those battery chnge nuisances.
Its sturdy and well consructed.
At the price its more than well woth the money!

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i decided to give this pedal a try because i found it for cheap, and i'll pretty much try anything if i can find it cheap. and, i love it!!! i have it running to my vox ac15c1 and it just makes it scream. would i use it for a rythm tone? no. it gives my tone a lot of brightness, and it's not warm enough to play decent sounding chords. but that's NOT the pedals fault. it's because i'm running through a vox amp. that doesn't bother me too much though because i have a few nice warm drives in my board. as a lead tone, it sounds beautiful. i would buy this pedal even if it were more than what musicians friend charges
all it really is is a volume boost. but if you have a nice amp, that's all you need
the one thing i don't like is that it pops when you turn it on and off. when you're in the middle of playing though it doesn't really matter because it's not that noticible. the pop gets a lot louder though if you have drives turned on in your chain
built like a tank. i've not seen a pedal so solid before