British Pedal Company Special Edition Lemon Boost

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British Pedal Company Special Edition Lemon Boost

British Pedal Company

Special Edition Lemon Boost

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 576045
Model: Special Edition Lemon Boost
Price: $295.90

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This Lemon Boost is a really clever recreation of that classic AC30 top-end bite – think John Squire’s signature sound. It’s not a general-purpose overdrive, but if you're chasing that specific, chimey British amp tone and want to add some grit, it’s a fantastic and surprisingly affordable option. Ideal for guitarists in indie, Britpop, or classic rock bands.

Product Description

  • British Pedal Company Special Edition Lemon Boost
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Booster
  • Specially selected JFET transistor to replicate the tone of a classic AC30 Brilliant input circuit
  • Modelled on the original FET boost pedal by John Squire
  • 6-Position tone selector switch (Bite): Position 1 for Tone Bypass
  • positions 2-5 offer different sound shaping options
  • position 6 for Treble Boost effect
  • True Bypass
  • Control: Juice
  • Switch: Bite
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Status LED: Effect On
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jacks
  • Power supply via 9 V battery (included in delivery) or 9 V DC mains adapter
  • 2.1 x 5.5 mm Barrel connector
  • centre negative
  • Current consumption 2.5 mA
  • Metal housing
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 130 x 65 x 60 mm
  • Weight: approx. 300 g
  • Includes certificate of authenticity

*Note:* Power supply should be via 9 V battery or isolated 9 V DC power supply unit. The power supply unit used must be isolated and must not be daisy chained to other connections.

PROS
  • • JFET replication captures AC30's famed 'brilliant' input drive.
  • • 6-position 'Bite' switch offers surprisingly nuanced tonal shaping.
  • • Metal enclosure feels robust and well-built for pedalboard use.
  • • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
CONS
  • • Limited versatility; primarily designed for a specific AC30-inspired tone.
  • • Power supply options are basic; no option for external voltage control.
  • • Relatively compact size might be challenging for some pedalboard layouts.

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type FET Boost / Overdrive
Controls Juice (Gain), Bite (Tone Selector Switch)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (2.1mm Barrel Connector, Center Negative)
Connections Two 6.3mm Mono Jacks (Input/Output)
Dimensions 130 x 65 x 60 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike many overdrives, this focuses on a brighter, more transparent boost, emulating the AC30’s characteristic high-end response rather than adding a lot of saturation.
No, it’s more complex than a simple treble boost; each position shapes the frequency response differently, offering a range from almost transparent to a more aggressive mid-range scoop.
Absolutely; the boost’s clarity will cut through even the thickest humbucker tones, adding definition and sparkle without getting muddy.

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