Catalinbread Varioboost

VariOboostOne of our most requested legacy reissues has arrived! The VariOboost is one of our oldest pedals, with a lineage that nearly reaches the beginning of our timeline. The original delivered 12 decibels of boost or cut at a user-selectable frequency from 70Hz to 1.4KHz, with additional gain for a stellar boosting experience. This device was loved by players of all kinds, from jazz musicians looking to tame highs in a surgical way to death metal players looking to annihilate the midrange without sacrificing volume. We’ve captured the spirit of the original, with an added control called Pre. This new control introduces a clipping circuit before the frequency boost with plenty of gain. Together with the Post knob, you can dial in everything from ultra-clean boost (by cranking Post and rolling back Pre) to a convincing overdrive (by adjusting the knobs the opposite way). You can also push a stubborn amp into the red by adjusting both knobs. Whether you prefer a clean or dirty boost,