Xotic AH Booster Allen Hinds Signature Pedal

£159.00

Xotic AH Booster Allen Hinds Signature Pedal by Xotic is part of our Guitar Pedals selection. See the current Andertons listing, specification and availability below.

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What Xotic say about the AH Booster

The AH Booster is a musically delicious harvest natured over more than two decades of friendship between Allen and Xotic it is a versatile overdrive pedal with
Three Different Compression Settings with Full Tonal Controls. The Pedal is based on a legacy AC-Comp pedal which was Allen’s favourite. We have revived its design with modern features such as 9-18 volt operation and improved tonal characteristics for a “tight” yet “smooth” overdriven sound.

  • An Incredible, Touch Responsive Overdrive
  • Adjustable +-15dB Two Band Active EQ
  • Run it at 18v for even more headroom!
  • Resurrection of Allen Hind’s Favourite Pedal with a Modern Twist
  • Treble and bass knobs easily and accurately dial in your ideal tone
  • True Bypass – Advanced circuitry to keep your pedal signal pure and free of noise
  • “Dial in Your Sound…” – Adjustable EQ and DIP switches to dial in treble and presence character.

Controls

  • Gain
  • Volume
  • Treble
  • Bass

Specs:

  • Dimensions (W/D/H): 4.39″ x 2.38″ x 1.98″ (110mm X 60mm X 50mm)Weight:0.6 lbs. (275g)
  • Bypass: True Bypass Switching
  • Power Consumption: 9VDC/4mA or 18V/5mA
  • Battery Type: 9VDC (006P) x 1
  • AC Adapter (Optional): 9VDC-18VDC Negative Tips (Regulated Only) 5.1mm x 2.1mm barrel type
  • Input Impedance: 500k ohm
  • Output Impedance: 2k ohm

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Xotic

Xotic is a well-respected Japanese manufacturer of high-quality guitar pedals and accessories, known for its innovative designs and exceptional build quality. Established in the early 2000s, Xotic quickly gained recognition in the music industry for creating pedals that deliver exceptional tonal clarity, versatility, and reliability. Their product range includes overdrive, distortion, modulation, and boost pedals, all designed to provide musicians with a wide range of sounds and tonal options.

Xotic’s most famous products include the *BB Preamp* overdrive, the *AC Booster*, and the *EP Booster*, which have become staples for guitarists looking for transparent, dynamic effects that enhance their natural tone. Known for their compact and durable design, Xotic pedals are highly praised for their ability to seamlessly integrate into any pedalboard setup. Xotic’s attention to detail and commitment to quality has made their pedals a go-to choice for both professional musicians and avid pedal enthusiasts, offering reliable, studio-grade effects in a user-friendly format.

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Guitar Pedals

Guitar Pedals is a useful category for players looking to shape their guitar or bass sound in a more focused way. Products in this area can help with tone, control, routing, performance or creative sound design depending on the exact type of gear involved.

For anyone building a pedalboard, guitar pedals options can help fill a specific gap in the signal chain or open up new sounds that are difficult to achieve with an amp alone. They are worth exploring when you want a more personal, flexible and practical setup.

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive pedals add warmth, grit and amplifier-like breakup to your guitar tone. They can be used as a light always-on tone enhancer, a bluesy crunch box, a mid-focused solo boost or a way to push a valve amp into richer saturation.

Different overdrive circuits have very different personalities, from transparent low-gain pedals to classic mid-hump designs and heavier modern drives. They are one of the most important pedal types because they respond to picking dynamics, guitar volume and the character of your amplifier.

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Guitar Pedal

Guitar Pedal pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Guitar Pedal related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

Overdrive

Overdrive pedals recreate the sound of an amplifier being pushed harder, adding warmth, breakup and sustain while still responding naturally to picking dynamics and guitar volume changes. They are one of the most important and widely used pedal types in modern guitar rigs.

Different overdrive circuits offer very different flavours, from transparent low-gain boost-style pedals through to mid-focused classic rock tones and heavier amp-like saturation.