SoloDallas SVDS Mini Boost

We’re switching gears once again this morning, after our first Black Friday review and dmeo for the Glarry GW101 Short Scale Bass, and heading back into gorgeous hard rock guitar territory. We’ve got the latest from our friends at SoloDallas for you all right now – the SVDS Mini Boost. With an odd tale and mystery surrounding it’s origins, this small but HUGE-sounding boost will punch your amp right in the…uh, mouth, with big, fat tones and an intriguing EQ unlike any other we’ve heard…

Originally introduced in 1975 as part of the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (SVDS) wireless system, this mini boost pedal originated from a 1/4” headphone jack intended for monitoring purposes. However, guitarists and bassists soon discovered an unexpected benefit: by connecting their instruments to the headphone output, they could boost their signal by up to 30dB. Legendary guitarists like Angus Young, David Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Santana, and more utilized this technique, forever changing the sound of rock music. The SVDS Boost is a faithful reproduction of this iconic boost, which may very well be the first full-frequency boost ever heard on stage.

Unlike typical clean boosts, the SVDS Boost adds vintage coloration and harmonics that instantly transport you to the golden era of rock. The unique “Goalpost” EQ design enhances the extreme ends of the frequency spectrum, while maintaining the integrity of your mid-range. With up to 30dB of boost, the SVDS unlocks new tonal possibilities, delivering rich harmonics, singing sustain, and even controlled feedback. The SVDS Boost truly shines when placed after other overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedals, adding dynamic response and restoring low-end fidelity that can often be lost with mid-boost pedals.

Precision-built using high-quality components, the SVDS Mini Boost is designed to withstand the rigors of professional touring. Its robust construction ensures years of reliable performance, whether in the studio or on the road. There’s a lot more info over on the SoloDallas website, so be sure to head that way and see what they’re all about. But before you do that, make sure to click below and head to our YouTube channel for our full demo video of the SVDS Mini Boost – keeping with a theme this week after the Olinthus Cicada Overdrive, it turns out that size DOESN’T matter (for effects pedals, anyway)! Cheers!!

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