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Shin-ei Not So B1G - Julian Lage Touring Model

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Like the B1G 1 Gain Booster, the "Not So B1G - Julian Lage Touring Model" adds a clean boost to your tone via a massive 30+ db of pure studio quality gain using the exact same circuit board. Designed for guitarist Julian Lage to make traveling on the road easier, this custom model features a smaller, lighter body with no foot switch. Julian never turns off his B1G 1!

FEATURES The Not So B1G - Julian Lage Touring Model was engineered to be a high fidelity, studio quality gain boost without adding or detracting anything from the original signal. It is in effect, an analog pre-amp on par with vintage and modern recording studio channel strips with some extra added "love".

SOUND Highest quality analog gain boost with advanced circuitry not found in any commercial gain booster effect pedal. Only the finest audio components were used in the building and design of this effect.

PEDAL BOARD FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION The Not So B1G is smaller (3.00 x 3.25 inches - 82mm x 76mm) and lighter than it's B1G brother making it easier for for pedal board space and touring.

POWER If necessary, the unit can be powered by a nine volt battery or a nine volt external power source (100ma minimum) but performs best with a 9 volt DC external power supply (100ma minimum). There is a special slider switch on the back of the Not So B1G for emergency shutoff

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Power	9V
Analog/Digital	analog

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The Shin-ei Not So B1G boost pedal is noted for its subtle influence, adding sparkle without overpowering the guitar's natural tone.
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Julian Lage's tone is partly attributed to a custom Ron Ellis neck pickup, blending characteristics of Dynasonic, P90, and Tele pickups for a unique sound.
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Users suggest an Xotic RC boost pedal to achieve an edge-of-breakup sound similar to Julian Lage's setup.
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Julian Lage

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Julian Lage uses the Shin-ei Not So B1G - Julian Lage Touring Model, a signature version of the Shin-ei Big 1 gain booster, designed as an always-on effect to integrate seamlessly with his rig, as confirmed by Shin-ei.com Effects Pedals.