Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster (Blackened)

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Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster (Blackened)

Seymour Duncan

Pickup Booster (Blackened)

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 478107
Model: Pickup Booster (Blackened)
Price: $141.90

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This little booster from Seymour Duncan is a clever addition to your signal chain. The different boost modes are genuinely useful for shaping your tone—especially for Strat players wanting a thicker sound. It’s a great option for players needing a versatile boost without a massive price tag.

Product Description

  • Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster (Blackened)
  • Effect pedal
  • 3 Switchable boost modes (Clean/Buffered
  • Fattened Strat
  • Maximum Beef)
  • Setting 0 (Clean/Buffered) offers a Clean Boost with buffer without sound coloration
  • Setting 1 (Fattened Strat) makes single coil pickups sound like vintage humbuckers
  • Setting 2 (Maximum Beef) makes single coil pickups sound like high-output humbuckers
  • Up to 25 dB boost
  • True bypass
  • Gain control
  • 3-Way Res Peak Toggle Select Boost Setting
  • Bypass foot-switch
  • Status LED
  • Metal housing
  • 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
  • Power supply with 9 V battery or 9-18 V DC power supply unit with 2.1 x 5.5 mm hollow plug and internal polarity (-) (power supply unit not included in delivery)
  • Current consumption: 4.5 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 124 x 66 x 37 mm
  • Weight: 362 g
  • Made in USA

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Robust metal housing provides excellent durability for gigging musicians
  • • Three distinct boost modes offer surprising tonal flexibility for a booster
  • • The 'Fattened Strat' mode genuinely thickens single coils convincingly
  • • True bypass ensures signal integrity when the effect is disengaged
CONS
  • • Limited control options beyond gain and the peak toggle
  • • The 9V battery power is convenient but drains quickly with constant use
  • • The 'Maximum Beef' mode can sound a bit muddy with already high-output pickups

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Key Features

Effect Type Boost/Overdrive
Controls Gain, 3-Way Res Peak Toggle (Clean/Buffered, Fattened Strat, Maximum Beef)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9-18V DC Power Supply (2.1 x 5.5 mm, center negative)
Connections 6.3 mm Mono Input/Output
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 37 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It provides a subtle clean boost and a basic buffer function, but it’s not as comprehensive as a dedicated, high-end buffer pedal—expect a slight improvement, not a complete signal restoration.
While it’s designed for single coils, it can add a touch of warmth to humbuckers, though the effect will be less dramatic and might introduce a slight phase shift.
Expect around 6-8 hours of continuous use, which is fairly standard for battery-powered pedals—consider using a power supply for longer gigs.

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