Dr Strings PEDAL DR.GREEN BOOSTER SHOT

A UK boutique pedal designed with Ashdown: the Dr Green touch

Designed in the UK within the Dr Green universe in collaboration with Ashdown Engineering, the BOOSTER SHOT is part of a range of pedals with a distinctive aesthetic and a very "on-the-road" approach: durability, sound, and straightforward controls. The idea is not to add an intrusive effect, but to give you a simple tool to wake up an amp, cut better through a band, or give you a boost at the right moment.

Who is the BOOSTER SHOT for, and in which styles does it make a difference?

The Dr Green BOOSTER SHOT is aimed at any guitarist who wants an effective clean boost without getting lost in complex settings. In blues and rock, it allows you to fatten a clean tone, thicken a crunch, and make a guitar stand out during solos. In pop and funk, the high boost can add the brightness and precision needed to stay clear in a dense arrangement.

On a stage pedalboard, it quickly becomes an "essential": a volume boost, extra bite, and you instantly move from rhythm playing to a more assertive lead. In the studio, it also serves to optimize attack, push the input of an amp or preamp, and adjust your level without touching the amp settings.

Features and controls: two potentiometers, two boost approaches

The BOOSTER SHOT focuses on immediate ergonomics. You have two complementary controls: Full Boost to increase the overall level (ideal for pushing an amp's input stage or raising a solo volume), and High Boost to enhance high frequencies and gain definition. Used separately, they cover two very different needs; combined, they provide a more "mix-ready" boost, with just enough presence to avoid getting lost behind the drums.

Regarding the effects chain, the true bypass is a real plus if you want to preserve your guitar and pickups' personality when the pedal is off. The steel enclosure, designed to withstand gigs and touring, further reinforces this "musician's tool" positioning.

The sound

The Dr Green BOOSTER SHOT is crafted for a clear and musical boost. The "Full" mode adds breath and breadth, perfect for working a tube amp and moving from clean or slight break-up to a more aggressive overdrive, while retaining your instrument's character. The "High Boost" emphasizes pick attack, harmonics, and clarity, which especially helps solos "speak" in the mix.

Depending on your settings and downstream gear, you can use it as a simple volume enhancer, as an amp driver to add grit, or as a highlighting tool that adds necessary presence without making the sound harsh.

Technical specifications

Effects	Boost	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Red

Warranty	5 years	Power supply	not included
Dimensions	13 x 6.7 x 6.1 cm	Required voltage	9V DC (center negative)
Weight	480 g	Consumption	approx. 20 mA