Maker: BLAMMO! Electronics Model: Utility Boost Condition: New Description: A simple boost pedal with the right setup is often a beautiful thing, but sometimes less isn’t always more, and in the case of the BLAMMO! Utility Boost, this sentiment rings true. Now this doesn’t mean we’re releasing an eleven knob Swiss army knife with thirteen switches but we do believe this new design expands on the simple boost pedal concept in a positive way. The Utility Boost is basically a dual stage boost with either cocked wah or flat amplified sounds plus a buffer that works in bypass. The utilitarian nature of this design gives users access to a wide variety of boost sounds in a small, easy to use format that is pedal board friendly. The buffer option is based on the popular Klon Centaur circuit and as mentioned before, can be engaged even when the pedal is turned off which is handy for long cable runs or complicated pedal board setups. The cocked wah portion has a FREQUENCY knob that simulates the action of stepping on an actual wah pedal by setting the accentuated frequency point; turn it left for the brightest tones or dial it to the right for more bass / heel heavy sounds. To keep things simple both circuits share the same VOLUME knob and are swapped out through the CHANNEL foot switch. The flat boost side is an opamp based linear boost that’s set to be louder than the cocked wah circuit but if you want them at unity, or maybe the flat side even lower, there’s an internal trim pot that controls the gain of the linear circuit for that. The larger GREEN LED indicates that the pedal is on while the smaller YELLOW LED shows that the flat boost is engaged (controlled through the channel foot switch). Since the circuit is huge and we wanted to keep the pedal affordable, we went with an SMD through-hole construction hybrid that uses Panasonic film and electrolytic caps for the coupling capacitors. Also worth noting is that both foot switches are no-click style and use a relay based design instead of the clunkier mechanical style. - True or Buffered bypass - Top mounted jacks - UV printed graphic - Board mounted pots - 5mm Green LED controls ON/OFF foot switch - 3mm Yellow LED controls Channel foot switch - Matte Army Green 125b enclosure (4.8 x 2.6 1.56”) - Accepts the standard 2.1mm center negative DC jack - Current Draw : 65mA
