What is the Friedman Buxom Boost pedal designed for?

The Friedman Buxom Boost is an analog pedal designed to provide a transparent, high-headroom boost to your guitar signal. It's perfect for pushing your amplifier into natural overdrive, adding volume for solos, or simply enhancing your tone with clarity and punch. Its versatile controls allow you to fine-tune your sound for various musical styles.

How do the EQ and "Tight" controls on the Buxom Boost shape my sound?

The Buxom Boost features a powerful 3-band EQ, allowing you to sculpt your tone precisely. Additionally, an EQ Bypass switch lets you completely remove the tone stack for a truly transparent performance. The unique "Tight" control lets you adjust the low-end response, from a full, resonant sound to a focused, articulate attack. This makes it ideal for dialing in your perfect boost for any guitar or amplifier.

What power supply does the Friedman Buxom Boost require?

The Friedman Buxom Boost operates with a standard 9-18V DC power supply (negative center), which is sold separately. Using an 18V supply can provide increased headroom and dynamic range, offering more sonic flexibility. Sweetwater offers a wide selection of compatible power supplies to ensure your pedal performs optimally.

Does the Buxom Boost feature true bypass switching?

Yes, the Friedman Buxom Boost features true bypass switching. This means that when the pedal is disengaged, your guitar's signal passes directly through without any coloration or signal degradation. This ensures your core tone remains pure and unaffected when the boost isn't active, preserving the integrity of your sound.

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When it comes to clean, sparkling tone that lets your playing nuance and the character of your guitar through, there aren't many boost pedals that beat the Friedman Buxom Boost. While its 3-band EQ is powerful for dialing it into your rig, a flip of the EQ Bypass switch completely removes the tone stack for transparent performance. Does your amp start to lose it in the low end when boosted? Give the Buxom Boost's Tight knob a twist and bring back the punchy lows you need. If you're about to pull the trigger on a boost pedal from Sweetwater, you owe it to yourself to check out the Friedman Buxom Boost.

Dave Friedman: tone guru to the pros

For over 25 years, Dave Friedman has been tweaking, building, and repairing gear for some of the biggest names in music. His legendary reputation among touring musicians has gained him a loyal clientele including the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Steve Stevens, Jerry Cantrell, and more. Dave has created his own production guitar gear line utilizing his sought-after skills and talents. Now you can get the same legendary tones as the pros with the Friedman Buxom Boost pedal.