Boosting for solo

BluesBop Harry

I'm not sure about the Schertler as I haven't played their stuff but once, a long time ago... Should work fine, I guess

Scoredog

Bones, You can try out my Venue, what Harry is using currently....it has a variable 0 to 10 db boost.

Bones

Hey Scoredog, I have a GE-7 that I got years ago but never really tried to use it with the GJ guitar. We should get together and mess with them just for kicks.

rgrice

@Bones let me know your thoughts on GE-7. I don't mind paying more for something like Red Eye, but if I can pay less, I'd rather!

Lango-Django

Interesting thread. I've been using a volume pedal for this purpose, and wasn't aware of these little boosters which seem a lot more easy to carry around.

I need three different volumes: rhythm, lead, and OFF, because when I'm playing banjo I don't want the guitar feeding back.

Do these little boosts you guys are using have that feature?

rgrice

Some do have mute buttons.
My other guitar player uses a volume pedal but he sits. I sing and play mostly rhythm so a volume pedal is to me tougher to use.
I'm really exploring all the possibilities out there so hopefully will come up with one that'll be reasonably priced and effective. If I can't try them all out, I may just decide to screw it and go with one that's a bit more but unanimously praised.
Since I already have the Para, I hate to get another preamp tho unless I could sell it!

pickitjohn

You can get a guitar chord with on off switch.
Planet waves makes one I use.
May be listed as a circuit Breaker
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rgrice

Very cool, John! Never knew about those!

Scoredog

The venue has a mute button

Jim Kaznosky

DOD FX10 BiFet Preamp. They are cheap and sound good.