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The Hoverla Germanium Treble Booster by Drunk Beaver

The Drunk Beaver Hoverla Germanium Treble Booster is a modern boutique guitar effects pedal designed as a highly versatile take on the classic 1960s–70s Rangemaster-style treble booster circuit. Built by Drunk Beaver, it uses selected NOS Soviet germanium transistors to deliver a warm, dynamic boost with a strong vintage character. Unlike traditional treble boosters, it includes advanced controls such as bias adjustment, impedance matching, and a pickup simulator, allowing it to behave like a vintage unit or a modern flexible boost depending on setup. It is known for its ability to cut through a mix while also shaping midrange and low-end content, making it more than just a simple high-end booster. This pedal is popular among players who want classic germanium tone but with modern control and flexibility.

Specs:

• Type: Germanium treble booster (Rangemaster-inspired circuit)
• Circuit: Fully analog
• Transistors: NOS Soviet germanium transistors
• Controls: Range (frequency), Master (output), Bias, Impedance, Pickup Simulator toggle
• Special features: Adjustable bias point with LED voltage indication (on some versions)
• Pickup simulator: Allows placement anywhere in signal chain
• Input impedance control for interaction with pickups
• Power: 9V DC, center-negative
• Current draw: ~12 mA
• Bypass: True bypass with switchable buffer section (via PU sim)
• Enclosure: Boutique hand-built pedal
• Origin: Built by Drunk Beaver (Poland-based builder)
• Function: Treble boost, mid boost, or full-range boost depending on settings

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog
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Drunk Beaver Hoverla

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Guitar Pedal X - GPX Blog - Drunk Beaver's Hoverla is a fantastic sounding Vintage NOS Germanium Transistor Treble Booster with some really cool modern features

guitarpedalx.com

Drunk Beaver's Hoverla Germanium Treble Booster tantalizes with its vintage NOS Germanium transistor core, modernized by unique features like an external bias acting as a gain control. Its Soviet transistors deliver rich harmonics, ideal for fuzzy-drive tones rather than full fuzz. While the voltmeter display can be quirky, the pedal excels as a tone-enhancing booster, injecting vibrancy and openness into accompanying fuzz and gain pedals. Some might find the Pickup Simulator (PU SIM) less effective, as it slightly mutes the sound compared to its vibrant "off" setting. Priced at a tempting $150, it's a must-catch before the batch sells out. A solid choice for those seeking a classic treble booster with a twist.

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Drunk Beaver Pedals Unveils The Hoverla & Forest Song, New Pedals For 2024 – Guitars For Idiots

guitarsforidiots.com

The Drunk Beaver Hoverla Germanium Treble Booster impresses with its versatility, offering a unique pickup simulator and frequency adjustment capabilities. While it may not be groundbreaking, it enhances tones effectively, although its impact might be subdued for high-gain enthusiasts. Critically, the pedal shines in ambient settings and stacks well with other drives, though it lacks the excitement of other modulation effects. It holds promise as a secret weapon for tone shaping but may not entirely outshine its peers.

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