BLAMMO! Electronics Voltage Booster Pedal
The BLAMMO! Voltage Booster recreates the classic Colorsound Power Boost circuit using original BC184L transistors but offers both 9 and 18-volt options by adding an internal charge pump on a toggle switch that doubles the operating voltage internally. The Colorsound Power Boost was one of the first overdrive circuits to hit the pedal market. Originally created around 1968 by Gary Hurst, it offered players a wide range of useable guitar sounds with its simple 3-transistor pre-amp design and 2-band Baxandall EQ. The first units ran on 18 volts offering a more open and dynamic tone than the later models, which ran at 9.
BLAMMO! Electronics Voltage Booster Pedal Review
We also added a relay based true bypass switching system to quiet that annoying click/pop standard 3PDT footswitches make when pressing them. Plus, they’re rated for 3x as many cycles. We also beef up the power filtering and add a polarity protection diode to defend against any potential damage an incorrect power supply might cause if accidentally plugged in. The master volume control mod allows proper overdrive and distortion sound at lower bedroom levels, which was one of the drawbacks the original units had. We then redesigned the PCB to fit into a more compact pedalboard-friendly enclosure with board-mounted pots and toggle switch and a UV-printed graphic based on the original.
BLAMMO! Electronics Voltage Booster Pedal Specs
- True Bypass
- No click footswitch
- Original BC184C transistors
- Internal charge pump for 18-volt option
- Nichicon and Panasonic capacitors
- Board-mounted pots and switch
- 125b metal enclosure (4.8 x 2.6 X 1.5 inch)
- Top mounted jacks
- Yellow LED
- Teflon coated wiring
- Uses the standard 2.1mm center negative 9-volt power supply
- Current Draw: 9 volts = 25ma, 18 volts = 32ma
- Handmade with love in Portland, Oregon
BLAMMO! Electronics Voltage Booster Pedal Warranty
BLAMMO! Electronics will fix it and make it right if something is wrong with your pedal. If there are signs of wear and tear or neglect, it will probably have a small repair cost. Reach out to us for more information.
