{"product_id":"vox-vtb-1-treble-booster-guitar-effects-pedal","title":"Vox VTB-1 Treble Booster Guitar Effects Pedal","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7diYagNlb70?si=tljY0DAgPo50DZ4o\u0026amp;status=ok\u0026amp;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" listtype=\"playlist\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIgnite Classic British Tone - The Vox VTB-1 Treble Booster Guitar Effects Pedal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew guitar sounds are as unmistakable as a VOX AC30 pushed into its sweet spot by a vintage British Treble Booster. Heard on recordings by icons like Rory Gallagher, Brian May, and Marc Bolan, this pairing helped define the sound of rock’s formative years. The VTB-1 revives that legacy with a re-engineered, road-ready booster that delivers the expressive character of the original without the limitations of 1960s Germanium technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVox wasn't the only player in the treble booster game. In 1965, the UK-based Dallas Arbiter released the curiously titled Dallas Rangemaster treble booster which became a staple of the British blues-rock sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian May, Eric Clapton, Roger McGuinn, Rory Gallagher and Marc Bolan, among others, included a treble booster in their effects arsenal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGermanium vs Silicon Transistors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Treble Boosters relied on Germanium transistors, revered for their rich nonlinear response but notorious for temperature sensitivity, inconsistent performance, and noise. Simply swapping in Silicon typically loses the magic. So, the VOX engineering team set out to solve the puzzle: How do you preserve everything players love about Germanium while achieving the stability of Silicon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage Character, Modern Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVox could have easily cloned the original 1964 Treble Booster or the Dallas Rangemater, but the engineering team refused to compromise on modern reliability. Facing a global shortage of dependable germanium transistors, they set out to do the impossible: engineer a treble booster circuit that delivered the warm, non-linear vintage response of germanium transistors with the bulletproof performance of silicon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter detailed analysis of multiple original units and months spent modelling their behavior, VOX developed a new approach that captures the wide, nuanced nonlinear region of a great Germanium transistor using a single, carefully biased Silicon device. By widening the edge-of-breakup zone and tuning the operating point with pinpoint accuracy, the VTB-1 achieves the smooth onset of drive, singing overtones, and exceptional volume-knob cleanup that defines classic Treble Booster tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the VTB-1 is a hand-selected Silver Can BC109 transistor, chosen for its consistent performance, low noise, and authentic vintage feel. Modern thin-film resistors further reduce noise beyond what carbon-composition parts of the 60s could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower Requirement: 9V, Center Pin Negative; 9V Battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWidth: 2.91\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDepth: 4.84\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight: 2.28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: .89 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: VOX Amplification\u003cbr\u003eModel: VTB1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I879023-N-1-WHXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VOX Amplification","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43279495561279,"sku":"I879023-N","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/e742cf97-e701-4f3a-865e-e6dfc23a7a05.jpg?v=1779299805","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/vox-vtb-1-treble-booster-guitar-effects-pedal","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}