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Description

Unleash the raw power of your guitar with the Mr. Black Boost Tiger, a precision-crafted boost effects pedal designed for musicians who demand clarity and punch. Engineered to enhance the natural tone of your instrument, this pedal provides up to 20dB of clean boost, allowing your sound to cut through the mix with ease. Whether you're looking to push your amp into overdrive or simply need that extra edge in a live performance, the Boost Tiger delivers consistent, high-quality performance.

Housed in a rugged, road-ready enclosure, the Boost Tiger is perfect for both studio sessions and live gigs. Its intuitive single-knob control makes it easy to dial in just the right amount of boost, without compromising your original tone. The pedal's true bypass switching ensures that your signal remains pure when the pedal is not engaged, reducing any potential tone coloration. Ideal for guitarists who prioritize versatility and tone integrity, the Boost Tiger is a reliable addition to any pedalboard.

Key Features:

  • Provides up to 20dB of clean boost
  • Single-knob control for easy operation
  • True bypass switching for maximum signal integrity
  • Durable construction suitable for live and studio use
  • Enhances natural guitar tone without added coloration

Product specs

Brand Mr. Black
Model Boost Tiger
Finish Pink
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of boost does the Mr. Black Boost Tiger provide?

The Mr. Black Boost Tiger offers a clean boost, designed to increase your guitar signal's volume without adding unwanted distortion or altering your tone.

Can the Mr. Black Boost Tiger be used in front of an overdrive pedal?

Yes, placing the Boost Tiger before an overdrive pedal can enhance the gain and saturation, providing a richer overdriven sound.

Does the Mr. Black Boost Tiger color the tone of the guitar?

The Boost Tiger is designed to be a transparent boost, meaning it increases volume without significantly coloring or altering the original tone of your guitar.

Is the Mr. Black Boost Tiger suitable for use with both guitar and bass?

The Mr. Black Boost Tiger is primarily designed for guitar, but it can also be used with bass to enhance signal strength and presence.

What power supply does the Mr. Black Boost Tiger require?

The Mr. Black Boost Tiger requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals.

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Mr. Black Boost Tiger

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Mr. Black Boost Tiger

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mr. Black Boost Tiger.

Features and functionality

  • The Boost Tiger can push tube amps hard, but primarily increases volume on clean solid-state amps, possibly justifying the warning about its power.

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  • The Boost Tiger's role is crucial in a compact pedalboard, indicating its utility in minimalist setups or those with limited space.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Consider modifying the gain structure to half for more precise control within a narrower gain range.

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  • Adding an adjustable bass roll-off tone control could help clean up flubby low-end sounds on older amps.

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User experience

  • Users report using only a small range of the potentiometer, suggesting a touchy gain knob at lower settings.

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  • The Boost Tiger integrates well in signal chains with pedals like the Snake Drive, Gilamondo Phaser, and Dark Echo, powered by a Strymon Zuma R300.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Boost Tiger is used effectively in setups prioritizing easy pedal swaps, thanks to dual lock on the pedal tops for simple reconfiguration.

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Other

  • The Boost Tiger's stable performance on a board suggests solid physical stability, even when activated alongside other pedals like the Deluxe Plus reverb and tremolo.

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Artist usage

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See how Elvis Costello uses Mr. Black Boost Tiger

Elvis Costello

Singer, Guitarist

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

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According to a Facebook post by Custom Audio Electronics, Elvis Costello's pedal rack includes a Mr. Black Boost Tiger, which is visible in the top right corner of the image.

See how Eross Candra uses Mr. Black Boost Tiger

Eross Candra

Guitarist

Sheila on 7

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Eross Candra uses this pedal as a booster for guitar solos

See how Dave Depper uses Mr. Black Boost Tiger

Dave Depper

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Death Cab for Cutie

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Verified via strymon

"My favorite transparent boost, made in Portland to boot. Sadly discontinued."

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