Fulltone Fat Boost

[Buster]

I recently purchased a Peavey Classic 30 from one of our esteemed board members...I really like it...but now am wanting to tinker with other things along with it - plus, I've got GAS...

I am curious to know if anyone has used the Fulltone Fat Boost in conjunction with the Peavey C30? If so, have you used it on both channels? What did you like? What didn't you like? Most importantly, what did it do to your overall sound?

I know that many of you have modded your C30's, mine, however, is bone stock...and, strangely enough, I kind of like it...I have added a BBE in the loop which has given it somewhat of a punch, but that's it.

Basically, what I am looking for is a way to get a little more out of the amp...almost like adding a 3rd channel so to speak...would the Fat Boost allow me to accomplish that by either driving the overdrive channel harder or allowing the clean channel to break up faster?

Thanks for reading...Erik

[mario]

Hi Erik, Congrads on your amp purchase. Have not tired a Fulltone Fat Boost, but a great pedal you might be interested in is a Zvex Super Hard On. Go on to the Zvex website. They have demo videos on their great pedals. Good luck.

[BadgerDave]

Buster,

You might try a Fulltone Fulldrive II.

Most players like the stock Classic 30 clean channel but feel that the Gain channel is a bit "challenged".

The Fulldrive II has two gain stages, the first being an overdrive that goes from subtle drive to full on "chuggy". The second stage is a boost that elevates the OD to Santana-like lead tone.

I use the FDII with old Fender combos. The pedal gives me three great sounds: 1) off = the amp's clean tone 2) OD = overdriven classic roc/blues tone and 3) OD + Boost = sustained lead tone.

[jisham]

I have a Fulltone Fat Boost and absolutely love it. Yes, depending on its settings, you can use it in front of both channels to just beef up the tone and leave it on all the time. Or, you can use it as just a clean boost when needed. Or you can use it to overdrive your amp. I use it with my Bogner Shiva to slam the gain channel for a little more ass when needed.

[shankyboy]

I love mine when I am playing a gig where I have to be real quiet because I can add some extra warmth without adding to the overall volume. I have this really cool 1958 Supro that only has a 8" speaker and a volume & tone knob. I use it for in my studio and the Fatboost really makes it come alive.

[Guest teefus2]

i like the fatboost. i think the tone control is a nice feature. try it in the fx loop for more ooomph, like for a solo boost.

[jisham]

i like the fatboost. i think the tone control is a nice feature. try it in the fx loop for more ooomph, like for a solo boost.

Wow, I didn't even think about trying it in the loop...thanks. How does it affect gain in that setup?

[Guest teefus2]

it depends on the amp. it didn't really pop the gain up a bunch but it made a volume boost when the amp was technically pretty close to having no more headroom. if the gain is up high already, anything in the front of the amp doesn't dramatically increase volume. it increases gain and compresses the signal more since you are using it in the preamp section. in the loop it has a better chance of boosting the volume since it is boosting the signal as it hits the power amp section.

[jisham]

Thanks...sounds like for my need (increasing gain a little and adding that compression) I should leave it in front of the amp. Cool info nonetheless.