GuitarSlinger RB1011 Booster
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GuitarSlinger
RB1011 Booster
Product Info
Article Number:
517310
Brand:
GuitarSlinger
Model:
RB1011 Booster
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$255.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
