tc electronic BonaFide Buffer
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BonaFide Buffer
Product Info
Article Number:
380281
Brand:
tc electronic
Model:
BonaFide Buffer
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$42.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BonaFide Buffer is a seriously useful little tool. If you’re battling signal degradation with long cable runs or multiple pedals, this will clean things up beautifully. It's a no-brainer for any guitarist or bassist wanting to preserve their signal integrity without adding any coloration.
Product Description
- tc electronic BonaFide Buffer
- Effects pedal
- High-quality analog buffer
- Prevents signal degradation in long cable runs
- Power failure mode: Automatically switches to true bypass when the current is interrupted
- High signal to noise ratio (> 112 dB)
- Roadworthy construction
- Ultra-compact design
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 48 x 48 x 93 mm
- Powered with a 9V DC power supply (coaxial connector - negative terminal inside
- not included
- corresponding power supply available under Article Nr #409939#)
- Power consumption: 40 mA
- Battery operation is not possible
PROS
- • Excellent buffering for long cable runs, minimizes signal loss
- • Very high signal-to-noise ratio, keeps your tone clean
- • Compact size minimizes pedalboard real estate usage
- • Automatic power failure bypass is a genuinely useful safety feature
CONS
- • No battery operation adds a power supply dependency
- • Limited functionality – it’s *just* a buffer
- • Ultra-compact size can make knob adjustments slightly fiddly
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Analog Buffer
Controls
None - Pass Through Only
Bypass Type
True Bypass (with automatic power failure bypass)
Power Supply
9V DC Coaxial (negative center), 40mA
Connections
1 x Input, 1 x Output
Dimensions
48 x 48 x 93 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the BonaFide Buffer is designed to be transparent – it’s a purely analog buffer intended to preserve your existing tone without adding any unwanted character.
A true bypass simply cuts the signal; this buffer actively amplifies it, preventing signal loss and maintaining headroom, especially with complex pedal chains.
It's a coaxial connector with a negative center pin, which isn't a standard guitar pedal power supply, but tc electronic sells a compatible power supply separately.
