Vox VTB-1 Treble Booster
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The essentials to know about the VOX AC HWR Treble Booster pedal
The essentials to know about the VOX AC HWR Treble Booster pedal
- Analog treble booster inspired by classic designs, developed to enhance VOX AC amps and, more broadly, any tube amp.
- “Fat” switch to add body to the mids while keeping the lows under control, ideal for cutting through the mix without harshness.
- Lower noise and increased dynamics compared to vintage boosters, for rich, musical overdrive.
- True Bypass, compact and rugged design, perfect as the first pedal in a pedalboard signal chain.
Manufacturer Information
Vox
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Essential Information About the VOX AC HWR Treble Booster Pedal
- Analog treble booster inspired by the classics, designed to enhance VOX AC amplifiers and, more broadly, any tube amp.
- "Fat" switch to thicken the mids while controlling the lows, ideal for cutting through the mix without harshness.
- Reduced noise and increased dynamics compared to vintage boosters, for a rich and musical saturation.
- True Bypass, compact and robust format, perfect as the first pedal in a pedalboard chain.
A Nod to the 60s: The AC30 DNA and the "Range Master" Spirit
Born in the wake of the VOX AC30, a true icon of British rock, the AC HWR series revives the historic combination of "British amp + treble booster." The VOX AC HWR Treble Booster captures the snappy attack and characteristic response of "Range Master"-type circuits, but with modern components for current reliability and sonic consistency. You get the bite of sixties/seventies recordings with a more controlled low end foundation.
Who Is It For and In What Context?
This pedal is aimed at blues-rock, classic rock, indie, britpop, and garage guitarists seeking silky highs, singing mids, and expressive saturation. It excels on pushed clean channels, both in the studio and on stage, and pairs well with single-coils as well as humbuckers. Place it before your overdrives to thicken the tone, or directly into an AC30/AC15 to regain that organic compression that cuts through the mix.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Boost | Switch | Boost |
| Technology | Analog | Number of effects | 1 |
| Format | Pedal | Settings | boost |
| Inputs | 1 x jack | Power supply | DC 9 V |
| Outputs | 1 x jack | Weight | 0.4 kg |
| True bypass | Yes | Dimensions (mm) | 74 x 123 x 58 |
| Category | effects | Included accessories | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Controls | Boost | Required voltage | DC 9 V |
| " Fat " switch | yes | Power consumption | not specified |
| Dimensions | 74 x 123 x 58 mm | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Vox VTB-1 Treble Booster work with an AC30 or an AC15?
Designed with the spirit of VOX AC30 amplifiers, this pedal can be plugged directly into an AC30 or an AC15. Its boost is intended to drive a clean channel towards organic compression and expressive saturation.
Where should this treble booster be placed in a pedal chain?
Placing it before overdrives allows the tone to become fuller. The pedal has a 6.35 mm jack input and output. Direct connection to the amplifier is also suitable to take advantage of its Boost setting.
What power supply is needed for this pedal?
The required power supply is 9 V DC, while the consumption is not specified.
What sound does the Fat switch produce?
The Fat switch thickens the midrange without overflowing into the low end. With single-coil or humbucker pickups, the result highlights singing mids and bright highs.
What are the dimensions of the pedal and does it remain transparent when bypassed?
With its 74 x 123 x 58 mm size and 0.4 kg weight, this format fits easily on a pedalboard. The bypass design preserves the signal when the effect is turned off.
