British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rangemaster
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
British Pedal Company
Vintage Series Rangemaster
Product Info
Article Number:
547341
Brand:
British Pedal Company
Model:
Vintage Series Rangemaster
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$267.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The British Pedal Company Rangemaster nails the vibe of a vintage Dallas Rangemaster. It's a fantastic, affordable way to inject that classic British amp sparkle and upper-midrange bite into your signal, particularly when paired with a slightly overdriven amp. If you’re chasing that Eric Clapton or Brian May tone, this is a seriously good starting point.
Product Description
- British Pedal Company Vintage Series Rangemaster
- Effect Device for Electric Guitar
- Treble Booster
- Faithful reproduction of the original 1965 Dallas Rangemaster used by Eric Clapton
- Tony Iommi
- Rory Gallagher
- Brian May
- Marc Bolan
- Ritchie Blackmore and many more
- Classic amplifier top case version
- Single OC44 germanium transistor
- Boosts the upper mids and highs in the signal
- Perfect in combination with an already distorted amplifier
- Boost control
- Bypass switch on the front panel
- Metal housing
- Hardwire true bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via 9 V battery (included)
- Power consumption: Approx. 6 mA
- Dimensions: (L x W x H): 132 x 105 x 71 mm
- Weight 653 g
- Colour: Silver Hammerite
- Includes certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Authentic OC44 germanium transistor delivers classic, warm boost.
- • Hammerite finish provides a genuinely vintage aesthetic and robust protection.
- • True bypass preserves signal integrity when the effect is disengaged.
- • Compact size and lightweight design make it pedalboard-friendly.
CONS
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels as a treble booster, less so as a general-purpose overdrive.
- • Germanium transistors can be prone to microphonics at higher boost settings.
- • Silver Hammerite finish can be a fingerprint magnet and show wear.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Treble Booster
Controls
Boost control
Bypass Type
Hardwire True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery (included) or external 9V DC power supply (center negative)
Connections
6.3 mm mono jack (Input/Output)
Dimensions
132 x 105 x 71 mm
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
Many clones use silicon transistors, which sound harsher; the OC44 provides a more authentic, warmer germanium response closer to the original.
While germanium transistors can be inherently noisier than silicon, the Rangemaster’s design minimizes this; however, high boost settings might reveal some hiss, especially with sensitive pickups.
While it can add some sparkle to a clean amp, it really shines when pushing an amp that’s already slightly overdriven; it's designed to be a booster, not a full-blown distortion.
