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ZVEX Vexter Series Super Hard On

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$189.00 to $199.00 Price Tier: High-end

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4.5 (10)

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$189.00 13 available New

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$60

$151+

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In the Boost Effects Pedals category, ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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Unleash the true potential of your guitar with the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On, a boost effect pedal that's as straightforward as it is powerful. Perfect for the musician seeking to elevate their sound without compromising its natural beauty, this pedal offers a crystal-clear boost that's akin to turning up your amp's volume, but with more finesse. The single knob control unleashes up to eight volts of clean boost, providing your instrument with a full-bodied sound and enhanced clarity. Whether it's for razor-sharp leads or a solid, continuous tone, the Super Hard On integrates seamlessly into your rig, making it a staple for any serious guitarist.

Key Features:

High-impedance input accommodates a wide range of pickups, from single-coils to humbuckers
Offers up to eight volts of clean boost, significantly enhancing sound volume and clarity
Single knob design for easy operation, making it ideal for on-the-fly adjustments
Preserves the organic tone of your rig while adding a layer of crisp high-end clarity
Perfect for both lead roles and an always-on enhancement to your overall sound

Product specs

Brand	Zvex
Model	Super Hard On Boost Vexter
Finish	Various
Year	2010s
Categories	Overdrive and Boost Pedals, Preamps

FAQs

What type of boost does the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On provide?: The ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On offers an ultratransparent boost, which means it increases the signal volume without altering the original tone of your guitar.
Is the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On suitable for use with both guitar and bass?: Yes, the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On is suitable for both guitar and bass, providing a clean boost that preserves the instrument's natural tone.
How does the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On handle input impedance?: The pedal features a high-impedance input, which prevents current from flowing back into your pickups, maintaining the integrity of your instrument's signal.
What power options does the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On require?: The ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On can be powered by a standard 9V battery or a 9V power supply unit, making it versatile for various setups.
How much gain can the ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On provide?: The ZVex Vexter Series Super Hard On can go from unity gain to over 8 volts peak, offering a significant volume boost for your signal.

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PROS

Adds sparkle to top end and fatness to lower mids
Improves high and mid clarity even at equal output levels
Can significantly alter the behavior of other pedals in chain
Adds body throughout the whole frequency range
Tightens up low end response, especially for Fender-style single coils
Capable of a significant boost, up to 60:1 ratio
Works well with other drives and fuzz pedals
Versatile use as buffer, boost, or clean drive
Small footprint for pedalboards

CONS

Retail price considered high by some users
Crackles when adjusting the knob
Right to left setup may be inconvenient for some pedalboards

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Use cases and applications

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Ideal for brightening single coils, especially old ones, and enhancing weak pickups or dull amps.
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Effective as an always-on boost at the start of the chain, particularly with older single coil guitars, adding a "crispy" texture to the tone.
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The Super Duper 2-in-1 can create loud, cascading fuzz sounds due to its dual SHO circuits in series, offering more versatility than a single SHO.
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The Super Hard On, when placed first in a pedal chain, can reduce pickup noise and enhance clarity without adding gain, making it ideal for clean tones.
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Features and functionality

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Known for its "crackle ok" labeled pot, which is a distinctive feature of the Super Hard On.
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Can be used at the end of a pedal chain to push and brighten an amp, especially useful with amps that are very loud and clean but slightly dark.
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Comparisons

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Compared to Bad Bob Booster, which is darker, and the Micro Amp/DOD 250, as well as Boss FA-1 clones.
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The Super Hard On (SHO) offers a brighter boost than the Box of Rock, with some users noting the Box of Rock adds more bass due to different resistors.
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Mods and upgrades

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Altering the Box of Rock's resistors can modify its boost to match the Super Hard On's brightness.
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Value and pricing

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Clones of the Super Hard On are available online for around $30, providing an affordable alternative to the original.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 Reviews and 14 Ratings

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roy_muscutt

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almost 8 years ago

Every pedal board should have one

Very musical sounding boost. works well with other drives and fuzz pedals. cool split outputs. fairly small footprint. only draw back its its a right to left set up. can be hard to get on a small pedal board. I run mine in a loop rather than infront or behind my chain.

chris_estampida

almost 11 years ago

Buffer/Boost/Drive

This sht can do everything, you can use it as buffer, boost or just a clean drive. I always been searching for the most versatil gear, and this boost is simply perfect. But becareful with the Crack control, don't put it so loud