Each Amptop Treble Booster features:

AC107 or OC44 (when available) germanium transistors

Vintage CTS, Centralab or Stackpole potentiometer

Philips or Sprague electrolytic capacitors

6 position rotary input capacitor switch with paper in oil or mylar audio grade capacitors

1960's Sprague Black Beauty or Bumblebee (when available) output capacitors

Allen-Bradley 1/2w, 1w & 2w carbon comp resistors

True Bypass switch

Handwired on phenolic terminal strip

Daka-Ware control knobs

FAQs:

What is the R2R Amptop Treble Booster designed to do?
It’s designed to recreate the sound of classic '60s and '70s treble boosters. It enhances upper mids, tightens the low end, and adds harmonic richness, pushing your tube amp into chimey, focused overdrive.

What amps pair best with the Amptop Treble Booster?
It shines with British-voiced tube amps like the Vox AC30, Marshall Plexi, and EL84-based amps. These darker amps benefit from the Amptop’s mid and high-end push, delivering sweet, saturated tones without muddiness.

Is it a direct clone of the Dallas Rangemaster?
No, it's a modern interpretation. While inspired by the Rangemaster, it improves consistency, adds features like true bypass, and may offer extra tonal controls depending on the version.

Can you stack the Amptop with other pedals?
Yes. Run it before fuzz for a tighter, punchier sound or after overdrive for added presence and harmonic saturation. It stacks well in various positions depending on your tonal goals.

Can it be used for clean tones?
While it excels at pushing amps into overdrive, it can also add sparkle and clarity to clean tones when used with low gain settings, especially on single-coil pickups.

What kind of transistors are used, and does it affect tone?
It typically uses NOS germanium transistors like the AC107 or OC44. These shape the pedal’s warm, slightly compressed character and vintage-style overdrive.

Does it have true bypass?
Yes. True bypass preserves your clean tone when the pedal is off, making it ideal for players who want transparency in their signal chain.

What power supply does it need?
It runs on a standard 9V DC center-negative power supply. It draws low current and does not usually support battery power.

Product specs

FAQs

What type of sound can I expect from the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster?

The R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster is designed to enhance midrange and treble frequencies, providing a clear, cutting tone that can push your amp into overdrive. It's ideal for achieving classic rock and blues tones with more presence and clarity.

Is the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster suitable for use with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster works well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, enhancing their natural characteristics and adding a bright, focused edge to your sound.

Can the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster be used with other pedals in my signal chain?

Absolutely, the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster is compatible with other pedals and can be placed before or after overdrive and distortion pedals to shape your tone further.

Does the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster require a specific power supply?

The R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster typically operates on a standard 9V power supply, which is common for most guitar effects pedals. This makes it easy to integrate into your existing pedalboard setup.

Is the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster effective for live performances?

Yes, the R2R Electric Amptop Treble Booster is well-suited for live performances, offering a boost in treble frequencies that can help your guitar cut through the mix, especially in band settings.