Laney Black Country Customs Steelpark Boost

A modern boost in a "boutique" format, tailored for the pedalboard

The STEELPARK fits within the spirit of "high headroom" boosts: the idea is not just to increase volume but also to better control how your amp (or your distortions) reacts. In a slightly crunchy amp setup, a good booster quickly becomes the most musical tool to transition from rhythm to lead without changing your sonic identity.

With its three modes focused on different midrange areas, the STEELPARK positions itself as a versatile solution: a neutral mode to respect your base tone, and two "mid focus" options to gain presence, thickness, or attack depending on the context.

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

This guitar boost pedal is aimed at both intermediate musicians and experienced guitarists who want a simple, effective, and highly usable tool on stage. It shines in blues, rock, hard rock, pop, and fusion, wherever you want to stand out better in the mix, thicken a crunch, or give more authority to a clean sound.

In the studio, the STEELPARK is ideal for adjusting the grain "at the source": before the amp to gain saturation and natural compression, or after an overdrive/distortion to raise the level for solos. Live, its silent switch and compact format make it an obvious ally on a pedalboard.

Features and controls: a boost that truly sculpts your signal

The STEELPARK is not limited to a single volume knob: it combines generous boost with controls designed for practical use. The Volume control manages the output level (up to 30 dB), while the Bass and Treble EQ section allows you to maintain a solid low end without muddiness and add sparkle without harshness.

The Drive potentiometer adds a touch of grit and compression, useful for thickening a clean tone, rounding off a too-sharp attack, or adding slight harmonic texture. Finally, the mode selector (3 positions) lets you choose the boost's focal point: neutral, emphasis on upper mids to cut through, or emphasis on low mids for added warmth.

The sound

The STEELPARK offers a musical and dynamic boost character: in neutral mode, it preserves the overall balance of your guitar and amp while providing "push" and a sense of headroom. The mid-focused modes are especially useful in a band setting: the Upper Mid Boost helps you stand out in the mix without excessively increasing volume, while the Low Mid Boost enhances body and density, ideal with single-coils or somewhat dry amps.

It works very well stacked with an overdrive or distortion: before a gain pedal to increase saturation and compression, or after to raise the level for solos while keeping your tone. Artist-wise, the STEELPARK is used by guitarists known for their precise and expressive sounds like Tom Quayle and Lari Basilio, and it's also found in rigs oriented towards modern rock.

Technical specifications

Effects	Boost	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	White
EQ	2 channels

Circuit	fully analog (no latency)	Output	6.35mm Jack
Maximum gain	up to 30 dB	Input impedance	1 MOhm
3 modes	Upper Mid Boost / Neutral Boost / Low Mid Boost	Output impedance	100 ohms
Indicator	tri-color LED (mode identification at a glance)	Enclosure	metal
Potentiometers	Drive, Volume, Bass, Treble	Dimensions	59 x 74 x 121 mm
Switch	mode selector (3 positions)	Weight	0.38 kg
Footswitch	silent switching	Power supply	9V battery or 9V DC adapter (center negative, not included)
Input	6.35mm Jack	Consumption	10 mA