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Description
Unleash the power of vintage British sound with the Analog Man Beano Boost, a high-end reimagining of the classic Dallas Rangemaster. This boutique treble boost pedal is your ticket to the iconic tones that defined the rock'n'roll era, delivering a bright, raw, and open sound that sets it apart from the mid-heavy overdrive pedals of today. Whether you're channelling the legendary tones of Clapton, May, or Bolan, or carving out your own sonic signature, the Beano Boost is your perfect partner. With a versatile 3-way switch, you can tailor the frequency response to your liking, choosing between the original treble boost, a punchy mid boost, or a full frequency boost. Available in two varieties, the full-sized Beano Boost and the compact Beano Boost Mini, this pedal offers the same remarkable features and performance in a size that suits your needs.
Key Features:
- Boutique reimagining of the vintage British Dallas Rangemaster
- Delivers a bright, raw, and open sound
- 3-way switch to tailor the frequency response: treble boost, mid boost, or full boost
- Available in two sizes: full-size Beano Boost and compact Beano Boost Mini
- Perfect for driving and brightening darker British amps
- Ideal for overdriving the front-end of a tube amp
- Popularized by music legends like Eric Clapton, Brian May, and Marc Bolan.
Product specs
| Brand | Analogman |
| Model | Beano Boost |
| Finish | Metal |
| Year | 2000s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals |
FAQs
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What type of boost does the Analog Man Beano Boost provide?
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The Analog Man Beano Boost is a treble booster pedal, designed to enhance certain frequencies and push your amp into producing rich, crunchy tube distortion, rather than acting as a clean boost.
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Is the Analog Man Beano Boost suitable for all music genres?
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The Beano Boost excels in genres that benefit from enhanced mid and upper-mid frequencies, such as rock and blues, where it can drive amplifiers into a classic, vintage overdrive sound.
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How does the Analog Man Beano Boost compare to the Rangemaster?
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The Beano Boost is a variation of the classic Rangemaster treble booster, featuring a switched input cap for a broader boost range, and uses a germanium transistor for a distinctive tonal character.
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Can the Analog Man Beano Boost be used with both clean and overdriven amps?
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Yes, the Beano Boost is designed to work effectively with both clean and overdriven amps, enhancing their tonal characteristics and providing a dynamic, responsive boost.
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Does the Analog Man Beano Boost require a specific power supply?
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The Analog Man Beano Boost typically requires a standard 9V power supply, similar to other guitar pedals, or it can be powered by a 9V battery for convenience.
Equipboard's Expert Review
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Beast of a Boost
The Beano Boost from Analog Manis for guitarists seeking that elusive vintage tone with modern reliability. We were immediately impressed by its gorgeous, hand-wired construction and top-shelf components, which exude quality and attention to detail.
The pedal's controls are simple yet effective. We found the 3-way toggle switch for mid and bass emphasis to be particularly useful, allowing us to shape our tone with precision. The three modes - treble boost, mid boost, and bass boost - offered a versatile range of tonal options that worked wonders with different guitars and amps.
Sound-wise, this pedal is nothing short of transformative. In our experience, it pushes amps into natural overdrive territory, adding character and warmth to the overall tone. We were particularly impressed by how it enhanced the high and high-mid frequencies, breathing life into darker humbuckers and amps. When paired with germanium fuzz pedals, it created a special, edgy sound that cut through the mix beautifully.
For us, the Analog Man Beano Boost is a must-have for guitarists chasing vintage tones with modern reliability. It's ideal for players who appreciate nuanced tone-shaping and aren't afraid to experiment. However, those looking for a more straightforward, set-and-forget boost might find its versatility overwhelming.
Videos
TheToneShack
Analogman Beano Boost Treble Booster Pedal Demo
Reviews
PROS
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Simple one-knob, one-switch operation
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Emulates classic tones (Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones)
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Enhances drive pedals when placed in front
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Offers treble, mid, and bass boost modes
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Provides touch sensitivity and compatibility with volume control on guitars
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Compact size fits easily into pedalboards
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Hand-made quality with 2N527 transistor for authentic sound
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Transforms and enriches overdrive effects
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Cuts through the mix with a unique, edgy tone
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Ideal for achieving Bluesbreakers Clapton-era sound
CONS
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May not suit players who dislike treble boosters
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Limited to boosting functions, without additional effects
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Analog Man Beano Boost.
Features and functionality
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The Beano Boost uses NOS CV7003 germanium transistors for a warm, vintage tone with a distinctive mid-push that's harmonically rich.
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The Beano Boost's stock "high" capacitor is likely 5.6nf, contributing to its distinct sound profile compared to other builds with different capacitor values.
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User experience
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The Beano Boost is noted for its extreme touch sensitivity, allowing it to clean up beautifully with lighter picking or guitar volume roll-off.
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There's a slight bloom in note attack when using the Beano Boost; transients are musically smoothed, enhancing the playing feel.
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In a live room setting, the Beano Boost's performance is perceived differently than on recordings, where other pedals like the BC108 might sound closer to its tone.
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Comparisons
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The Beano Boost delivers a wooly, complex tone with organic sag and sparkle, contrasted with the Brothers AM’s cleaner, brighter sound featuring less harmonic coloration.
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The Beano Boost, when compared to a DIY Rangemaster using germanium 2n211 and silicon BC108, is described as "beefier" and "growlier," indicating a fuller, richer tone.
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DIY Rangemaster builds required full cranking to match the Beano Boost's volume set at noon, highlighting the Beano's efficiency in delivering robust output.
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Use cases and applications
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Ideal for achieving a 60s/70s British vibe, the Beano Boost excels with cranked tube amps, adding harmonic richness.
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Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 15 Ratings
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Gives that extra edge
Analog Man's Beano Boost pedal is a hand-made Rangemaster with three modes - treble boost, mid boost and bass boost. But it doesn't just make the guitar louder - it gives a special, edgy and roughened sound that cuts through like a refined cheese grater. The Rangemaster is part of the classic sound of Marc Bolan, Tony Iommi, Rory Gallagher and Brian May and is rumoured to be the secret behind Eric Clapton's revolutionary tone on the Bluesbreakers' "Beano" album (hence this pedal's name).
By the way, my particular Beano uses the 2N527 transistor.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
I almost always use the mid option, since it's the best for pouring strong upper mid into my speakers and that's what cuts through.
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I think May only used the rangemaster on the 1st 2 or 3 queen albums before having Cornish design him a silicon based booster to do something similar. That's the sound most of us are most familiar with. I've had a couple good rangemaster clones (still have one SOMEWHERE) and I have a brian may booster now that I was incidentally just rocking all day through one of my ac30s. The May circuit has a bit more internal headroom before the single transistor starts to clip and it has a lot more output. Its got more actual treble as opposed to raw upper midrange in a stock rangemaster, but there's some sonic secret sauce in the upper mids too that give them ideal bite and phenomenal harmonic content that really outstrips what the rangemaster does. Not to say that the rangemaster isn't an aweome sounding circuit with a proper mallard oc44 in it, but its not the brian may sound we all think of. It doesn't quite deliver the refined queen tone of the classic era through an ac30. Its a good sound, but I always used my rangemasters with a plexi for tony iommi sounds (though I think he used some other brand of treble booster). The may circuit is a much more refined circuit than the dallas rangemaster and it has a more refined sound. Its really voiced to work with an ac30 and that's pretty much it though. The rangemaster is a better fit for every other amp out there.
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Thanks for the Queen info, Jim - interesting stuff :-)
Artist usage
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Taken from this interview which also discusses the studio pedalboard used by Dan:
I love the Germanium Beano Boost [based on the old Dallas Rangemaster]. I loved the treble booster, I always have. That’s the kind of pedal you leave on all of the time and use the guitar volume control to adjust.
In this article, Mike Piera ("Analog Mike") says: "In June of 2001 Mr. Iommi's guitar tech Mike Clement told me that Tony was looking for another Dallas Rangemaster as his was lost years ago. I did not have any to sell, so I offered and make him a clone, our first BEANO BOOST. Last I heard he has it in his home studio along with our Chorus and modified TS9 tube screamer."
In this Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar a picture is shown of Billy’s effect pedals currently used. See the treble booster with Mullard-style transistors in the lower middle.
Mentioned by Mike Piera of Analog Man on the official Beano Boost product page.
Billy F Gibbons seems to hold his Dallas Rangemaster in high regards, one of his Holy Grails. In 2008 he called to tell me that his new Beano Boost was even a little better, and maybe the old box was best for a museum. We should hear his new Beano Boost on the album they are working on in 2008, Mr. BFG is always at the cutting edge, with the best tones, while revisiting vintage gear and making it fresh again.
Shown up close on Mascis' pedalboard at 4:16.
"I made this mini pedalboard which is like, clones of all pedals that I use, like, y'know, (points to the Beano Boost) that's a Rangemaster clone (...) Rangemaster is a treble booster everybody used to use in the 60s, y'know, like, Iommi and Rory Gallagher and Queen and stuff and..."
Rabea Massaad uses the Analog Man Beano Boost pedal, as shown in an Instagram post featuring his pedalboard setup.
"A real great pedal, the Beano Boost - it brings the sound alive." From the YouTube video in the link.
In this interview with Music Radar, Marcus says of the Beano Boost,
This was actually a gift to me from my buddy [Black Keys singer/guitarist] Dan Auerbach. I use it very sparingly because it really does its job and gates the hell out of everything. It’s kinda like my self-destruct button, when I want s*** to really go off the wall and start controlling feedback, though I’ll usually use it on Welcome Around Here.
Scott Henderson expresses his enthusiasm for the Analog Man Beano Boost treble booster, highlighting its superior tonal balance compared to his previous MXR Micro Amp. He appreciates how the Beano Boost provides an even boost across the guitar's range, enhancing his sound without exaggerating the bass or thinning the mids. Henderson mentions that the Beano Boost has become a key component in his setup, replacing both the MXR Micro Amp and Voodoo pedals. He primarily uses the MID range boost for his tones, noting its versatility and potential for recording. This feedback is shared on the Analog Man website, underscoring his use and satisfaction with the pedal.
An Analogman Beano Boost is clearly visible on a picture of Mr. Moore's pedalboard on his website.
In this post from Analog Man Mike Piera, you can see a photo of Ben McLeod playing a Beano Boost with Mike's caption reading:
Ben McLeod of All Them Witches got a used Beano Boost for his new record they just tracked in Nashville. He said he used it into a Marshall Super Bass amp on every song to help shape his tone, and it was the sound he’s been trying to achieve his whole life. Thanks, Ben!!
Album Usage
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