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LPB-1 - Demo by Larry DeMarco - Linear Power Booster Preamp

LPB-1 - Demo by Larry DeMarco - Linear Power Booster Preamp

Electro-Harmonix

Description

The Electro-Harmonix Nano LPB-1 Linear Power Booster is a spot-on reissue of the original LPB-1 circuit that introduced overdrive in 1968. Put this little monster in line before any effect to provide boost and definition. Improves the gain and saturation of your amp. The Nano LPB-1 Linear Power Booster gives your sound presence. Housed in a compact, die-cast box with rounded corners to save valuable pedalboard space. 9V DC power jack.
Electro-Harmonix Nano LPB-1 Linear Power Booster Guitar Effects Pedal

Features

Small die-cast case saves valuable pedalboard space

Specs

9DC-100 phone plug tip positive power supply optional (See product 150487)

Warranty

One year warranty on pedals. 90 day warranty on all other products.

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Reviews

4.58

26 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Simple, powerful, clean, and pure delivery!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Fantastic Pedal!

This is a great pedal to overdrive your amp with. I only use tube amps and this pedal works wonders! It will overdrive the preamp to get that great old cranked sound! It will even take it into a complete distortion if you put the level all the up...

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

did not work for me

....i was looking for a clean boost pedal to add a little clean headroom to my low watt tube head...this unit did not work for me....the tone and boost it added was very "dirty"...i wanted a pedal to stay clean and sparkly only a little louder for solos when activated....i returned this pedal, and have since purchased a Mod-tone Mini-mod Clean Boost, which so far is doing what i was looking for.

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Best Uses
  1. Amateur Recording3
  2. Home Studio3
  3. Outdoor Events / Games3
  4. Performances3
  5. Professional Recording3
Cons
  1. Hard to change battery1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Compact4
  2. Excellent Sound Quality4
  3. Responsive2
  4. Versatile2
  5. Good Selection Of Effects1

Reviewed by 26 customers

  • Simple, powerful, clean, and pure delivery!

    5

    submitted7 days ago

    byAdam

    fromIndianapolis, IN

    In my Arabic music ensemble we have a qanun player, zither instrument, and though his pickup sounds good it does not deliver strong signal. Connecting directly to a DI works but still lacking in presenting the wonderful tones of the instrument. Adding the booster gave the instrument greater presence and stayed true to the sound of the instrument with all the nuances and vibrations you hear with it naturally. Connected the booster, turned up at about 30%, to a DI and then to an Allen and Heath mix wiz. Had to apply a pass in order to have better gain staging and dynamic control and headroom with the fader. The pedal is worth every penny, and the signal going through it boosted still sounding true to the instrument greatly impressed the group.

  • A little extra gain is what I needed

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byL

    fromNorth Carolina

    This pedal is perfect for adding a little extra gain (or a lot of gain if you like) directly from your guitar pickups. I use it after an aby pedal to make up for the slight gain loss. Also sounds great directly into the clean channel of an amp. Can add a bit of bass so use wisely. Very well built. Wish that the battery cover was easier to remove. #sweepstakes

  • Nice booster for old-school tone

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDave

    fromSacramento

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is a nice old-school sounding booster. I have two of these in my signal chain. The first adds mids and lows to beef up tone a little, and the second is a solo booster. Both are a worthwhile addition to my pedal board

  • Great product

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJoe

    fromColumbia SC

    Useing for personal enjoyment. Reliving my youth.

  • Great for guitars, but not so good for active basses.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    bySilvio

    fromundisclosed

    This pedal is great for guitars, but it creates distortion if used on an active bass.

  • The LPB-1 is the Best!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    This is a great unit at a great price! It's one of the key pieces in my project of recreating the sound I had in the early-mid 70s. Best to all.

Q&A

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byTwigz

    fromMI

    Can this be powered with 9v battery ?

    Open Reply -
    Yes it can.