GuitarSlinger RB1011 Booster

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GuitarSlinger RB1011 Booster

GuitarSlinger

RB1011 Booster

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 517310
Model: RB1011 Booster
Price: $255.20

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This little box is a surprisingly accurate recreation of Ritchie Blackmore’s secret weapon. It's fantastic for adding a warm, saturated edge to your lead tone or pushing your amp into overdrive. If you’re chasing that classic rock vibe, especially a Blackmore-esque sound, this is a seriously cool and affordable option.

Product Description

  • GuitarSlinger RB1011 Booster
  • Effect pedal for electric guitar
  • Ritchie Blackmore Sound Booster
  • Based on the preamp of the AIWA TP1011 tape recorder
  • which Ritchie used as booster & delay for a long time
  • Great sound
  • dynamic & low noise
  • Control: Burn Factor (Volume)
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect Bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative pole inside
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
  • suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#)
  • Power consumption: 12 mA
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 58 x 111 x 31 mm
  • Weight: 210 g
  • Handmade in Germany
PROS
  • • Authentic AIWA TP1011 preamp voicing delivers Blackmore’s signature grit.
  • • Handmade German construction ensures robust build and meticulous component selection.
  • • Low noise floor preserves signal integrity even at higher gain settings.
  • • True bypass preserves your signal when the effect is disengaged, no coloration.
CONS
  • • Limited control set; Burn Factor is essentially volume, lacking tonal shaping.
  • • Reliance on a specific power adapter can be inconvenient for some users.
  • • The relatively small size might make pedalboard placement a bit cramped.

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Overdrive/Preamp Booster
Controls Burn Factor (Volume)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output
Dimensions 58 x 111 x 31 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's remarkably accurate, aiming to capture the specific preamp characteristics and subtle compression of the original unit; it’s not a perfect clone, but very close.
It requires a standard 9V DC adapter with a 5.5 x 2.1mm barrel connector, but ensure the polarity is correct (negative center).
While primarily designed for guitar, it *can* be used with bass, but the high-frequency boost might be a bit too aggressive for some bass tones; experimentation is key.

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