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Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer

Input Buffer with Discrete Class A Circuit and RFI Filtering
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Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer
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Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer

Q: What is the purpose of the Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer?

Q: How should I connect the Stowaway Compact Input Buffer in my signal chain?

Q: What type of power supply does the Stowaway Compact Input Buffer use?

Q: Is the Stowaway Compact Input Buffer suitable for both guitar and bass?

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Delivers a Clear and Consistent Signal

The Mesa/Boogie Stowaway compact pedalboard input buffer sends the signal your amplifier needs for a direct-in feel and sound, even through long pedalboard runs. The Stowaway effectively corrects any signal load and impedance mismatches presented by involved pedal setups and extended cable runs. And it is engineered with 100% discrete Class A circuitry with RFI filtering for the cleanest possible signal. Take it from the players at Sweetwater - add the Mesa/Boogie Stowaway compact input pedalboard buffer to your signal chain, and you'll notice how it makes your inactive pedals seem to disappear.

Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer Features:
  • Pedalboard buffer
  • 100% discrete Class A circuitry is clean and efficient
  • Corrects signal loading and impedance mismatching
  • Delivers the direct-into-amp feel and tone
  • Compact size easily mounts onto all pedalboards
  • Important Notice for International Customers: Mesa/Boogie products sold by Sweetwater are intended for use within the United States. We are unable to ship any Mesa/Boogie products outside of the US.
The Stowaway gives you your tone back.

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Guitar/Bass Signal Buffer
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (buffered out, to pedal board)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Height: 1.24"
  • Width: 1.42"
  • Depth: 3.98"
  • Weight: 0.27 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ac.sb

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Reviews

Solid Buffer in a Small Footprint
Great option for those looking to purchase a dedicated buffer that is small and reasonably priced. I have it running at 18v, and it's been a great addition to my board. I used to use a compression pedal that had a buffered output at the front of my board, but this was a higher-quality option once I moved that pedal over to a bass board. Thought about the Vertex option, but it is bigger and more feature-rich than I needed, and since Mason M. said that the Mesa buffers were a great alternative, this one fit the bill. Highly recommend it if you are using amp pedals with effects pedals in the chain, as you don't need an output buffer to go to an amp, just a buffer on the front end.
Music background: Guitar Player and Music Educator in Nashville
Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer
Works great. Sounds great.
Music background: Home player. I design and build tube guitar amps as a hobby.
Love my Mesa Boogie Stowaway Buffer
It auto balances the Impedance so no matter how many pedals you add or remove it figures that out.
The amps sound new, fresh, crisp. The other guitarist in our band uses them also!
My favorite pedal in my signal chain!
Music background: Guitarist Sound man since 1977
Mesa/Boogie Stowaway Compact Input Buffer
Great buffer. Works best being placed in the very front of your pedal chain. Small and strait forward. Input/ output. No button to disengage. No need to if your not using fuzz pedals. I use one Fortin fuzz pedal toward the end of my chain. And noticed very little difference in fuzz pedal. I have a large pedalboard 20 plus pedals and I use this buffer in the front and a different in the rear of the chain. I can use this buffer in the last position if needed. But Mesa/ Boogie makes a buffer designed for that application. Sweetwater has that buffer also. Can be used in middle of pedal chain with great clarity. Great buffer. Especially for the price. JHS also has a micro buffer that is high quality. And small. Also can be purchased at Sweetwater. Great tech team.
Music background: Guitarist
Perfect Name for this Device
Added the Mesa Boogie Stowaway to my pedalboard
..Quietly it made a difference...
The Signal Sparkled once again...
Even Clean Guitar Tone restored...
This is a product that should be the first pedal
you place on your Pedalboard...
Make that move...
Don't wait...Do it Today!!!

It's hard to imagine a more quintessentially modern guitar amplifier than a Mesa/Boogie, and when Sweetwater guitarists want high-gain tone, Mesa is where they start. One thing we love about these amps is their sheer versatility, such as the massive range of tone you get from each channel, the freedom to use the tubes you love, onboard CabClone cabinet emulation, and MIDI control. And it's not just guitar amps - Mesa/Boogie's bass amps and pedals are equally cool. What's more, thanks to our incredibly close relationship with Mesa, you can even customize your own amp right here on Sweetwater's website! Get the sound and style you want from your next amp, with a Mesa/Boogie from Sweetwater.