Greg Fryer Treble Booster Touring

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Fryer Treble Booster Touring info:

Moderate gain, a balanced sound with sweet harmonic detail and smooth treble definition

31db gain
Good definition and detail with sweet trebles
Sparkling rhythm sounds with guitar volume control rolled back
Greg Fryer’s handmade Treble Booster pedals have been used by Brian May on countless recordings and live performances from 1998 to the present day
Powered by either 9V battery or 9V Adaptor
For 9V Adaptor use Boss style 2.1mm diameter negative centre jack, 100ma or greater current capacity
9V battery has easy access through side mounted Bulgin battery drawer
Extremely long battery life, current consumption <508ma

The 2023 Treble Booster Touring pedal is handmade to the exact circuit and sound as the Fryer Treble Booster Touring pedals made for Brian May and for general sale by Greg Fryer from 2001 to 2008.

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Power	9V
Analog/Digital	analog

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Marco G. Di Marco

2018 FRYER TOURING Treble Booster review - (ENG.SUBS.)

Marco G. Di Marco

Treble Boosters Comparison Part 1 (That age old question, do they all sound different?)

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Greg Fryer Treble Booster Touring.

Build quality

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The transistor pin out in the "Touring-ish" section can be problematic; improvisation may be necessary if not aligned correctly.
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One switch pad may not be fully soldered, potentially affecting performance; checking solder coverage is recommended.
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Features and functionality

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The "Touring-ish" mode is characterized by having less bass compared to the other two modes, offering distinct tonal variations.
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It lacks an external volume knob, implying a fixed boost level, though the exact dB boost is currently unspecified.
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Setup and maintenance

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Noise issues in the "Cornish83-ish" mode may be linked to compromised solder joints; reflowing sockets could mitigate this.
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Adding a true bypass circuit can be beneficial for those who prefer the pedal not to be always-on in the signal chain.
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4.5 out of 5

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jos_de_vries

293

over 7 years ago

A must for people who love the sound of Brian May.

If you are looking for a good Treble Booster for the Brian May sound then you cannot ignore Greg Fryer. These are simply the best for the BM sound. Handy is also the drawer that you can take out of the pedal for the battery. I have not seen this before. In short, a must for people who love the sound of Brian May.

jimmarchi1

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about 11 years ago

My friend built me a knockoff with a footswitch but its the identical circuit with high quality parts, so here's my review.

Drives an ac30 normal channel 'Stone Cold Crazy'.... sorry, I had to.

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Electronic Orchestra Alternative rock

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Brian May

Keyboardist, Guitarist

Queen

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Brian May's treble booster pedal can be spotted in this Premier Guitar video at (9:08) in his rig.

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Brian May Guitars BMG Special Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

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