(re)Designing the Twin Boost Pedal - part 2
After working on the Twin Boost for over a year, refining and tweaking, playing it live and seeing it come to life , I began to see where I could make it even better. This redesign is all about refining the Twin Boost’s core features, condensing its circuit, and enhancing its aesthetic appeal while keeping its original character intact.
Smaller Circuit, Same Power
One of my main goals for this redesign was to make the circuit board more compact without sacrificing the tonal versatility that players loved. Through a lot of trial and some interesting veroboard work, I was able to shrink down the circuit, making it easier to fit inside the enclosure and keep the same physical layout without it being such a squash. It’s a small change in size but a huge win in practicality.
A Cleaner Boost
While the original Twin Boost had a switchable hard-clipping circuit in the bias side for a more aggressive drive, I ultimately decided to remove it in this version. The new design focuses on delivering a cleaner boost without the clipping—ideal for more transparency and the ability to stack the pedal with other gain stages. With this cleaner boost, the character and nuance of your guitar and amp can shine through, at higher volumes, and the bias knob continues to change up the tone, especially when stacked.
Enhanced Aesthetics: new graphics
I’ve also worked on giving the Twin Boost a more defined look. Guitarists know that a pedal’s look often matters just as much as its sound, so I wanted the Twin Boost to visually stand out, and to have a design trend which can be built upon in future pedals, like the Embers Fuzz. The new graphics keep the foil-y brushed aluminium label that aligns with the pedal’s build and brand, combined with new knobs that hold up to serious use, the Twin Boost is now as reliable in appearance as it is in tone.
What’s Next?
This version of the Twin Boost has me excited for the future. I’m always open to further suggestions from fellow tone chasers, and I’m already experimenting with new tweaks and features for future iterations. As always, if you have any feedback or ideas, I’d love to hear from you!
Updated Key Features of the Twin Boost:
Compact circuit design
Cleaner boost with less clipping
New graphics and knobs
If you’re looking for a flexible, high-quality boost pedal, or if you’d like a custom design built around your own needs, feel free to get in touch with me at Hamilton Effects. The Twin Boost is evolving, and I’d love for you to be part of its journey.
