The Trans-Siberian Boost beginner to intermediate DIY Build by Uraltone

The UralTone Trans-Siberian Boost 2.0 is a transparent MOSFET-based booster pedal kit designed to enhance clarity, dynamics, and harmonic content without significantly coloring the original guitar tone. Its Class-A MOSFET gain stage is inspired by the first amplification stage of traditional tube amplifiers, providing a natural, tube-like response and exceptionally high input impedance. The pedal can function as a clean boost, treble booster, or bass booster thanks to its versatile Tone control and Tone Bypass switch. When set with minimal gain and the tone circuit bypassed, it remains highly transparent while adding presence and definition to the signal. The kit is designed for easy assembly and includes premium-quality components typically found in boutique effects pedals.

Specs:

• Effect Type: Transparent MOSFET clean boost / tone enhancer
• Circuit Design: Class-A MOSFET common-source gain stage
• Input Impedance: 5 MΩ (very high impedance for maximum clarity and harmonic detail)
• Controls: Gain, Tone
• Switches: True Bypass, Tone Bypass
• Tone Function: Can operate as a clean boost, treble boost, or bass boost
• Tone Bypass: Completely removes the tone circuit when disengaged
• Power Supply: 9V battery or 7–15V DC adapter (centre-negative, 2.1 mm plug)
• Components: Alpha potentiometers, Switchcraft jacks, premium 3PDT footswitch, boutique-grade hardware
• PCB: High-quality plated-through, solder-masked, silk-screened PCB
• Enclosure Size: 111 × 60 × 27 mm (excluding protruding parts)
• Enclosure: Optional pre-drilled aluminium enclosure available
• Kit Includes: PCB, electronic components, assembly instructions, technical support access
• Kit Excludes: Battery and potentiometer knobs
• Build Time: Approximately 1–2 hours for experienced builders; longer for beginners
• Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate DIY pedal builders
• Best Use: Clean boost, amp enhancement, edge-of-breakup tones, and tube amplifier front-end boosting

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