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BOOST

1590B · 1 knob

Fuzz Dog· BonerBoost

Boner Boost

Based on the Z.Vex Super Hard-On· 13 other boards clone it

Category
Boost
Controls
Boost
Difficulty
Easy
Price
£19.20
Tags
boost

From the vendor

Probably the most popular one-knob boost available. Famously crackles when adjusted, but hey - that's ok! Circuit is now based on the second incarnation which isn't susceptible to static.

Astounding levels of boost on tap, but this isn't simply a 'make stuff go louder' circuit. Pair it with a vintage guitar with weak pickups and tweak the control until you find the sweet spot. You'll not believe what that old axe has in it.

Board-mounted pot for minimal wiring and easy mounting in the enclosure.

Kit is available with a standard sized 1590B enclosure with battery, or a mini 1590A (36 x 90mm) enclosure with DC power only, though be aware that you'll be wiring in a very confined space.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components, pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is available as an option with full kits, and can take a battery if desired with footswitch positioned 22mm higher, closer to the controls, in a 1590B. 1590A will not take a battery. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosure. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Super Hard On

Difficulty: Easy

PCB size: 25 x 22mm

Knobs required: 1

Enclosure: 1590B, 1590A

Direct Connect compatible (4 way)

Download the INSTRUCTION PDF

As there are still some of the previous boards in the wild, here's the previous build doc.

Schematic

The schematic is in the vendor's build document, page 3. Open the build document. No KiCad fragment has been drawn for this circuit yet.

Parts list 9 rows

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RefValueNormalizedTypeNotes
Resistors 4
R110M10M
R210M10M
R35K15.1k
R4100K100k
Capacitors 2
C1100n100n
C210u10uElectrolytic capacitor
Diodes 1
D19V1 zener9V1
Transistors 1
Q1BS170*BS170
Potentiometers 1
BOOST5KCC5kPotentiometer

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