Xotic Ep boost

st.bede · 03-08-2012, 04:51 PM

I was at GC yesterday. I was playing my guitar that is stuck there on hold until Saturday: a PRS single cut with a full rosewood neck, into a deluxe reverb. I wanted to boost the signal a little so I had them grab me the Xotic Ep boost. I was floored. It sounded fantastic. I passed on the purchasing the pedal because I already have three boost (fulltone fulldrive, analog man beano and, a boost on a lovepedal amp eleven). Today I was using my boost on the fulltone and it was not even close. I am going to go and pick up the Xotic EP when I get the chance.

Marshall & Moonshine · 03-08-2012, 05:21 PM

How does the EP sound, compared to the Beano?

lexluthier · 03-08-2012, 05:30 PM

My brother just picked up a EP. Killer unit, did you mess with the internal dip switches?

st.bede · 03-08-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshall & Moonshine

How does the EP sound, compared to the Beano?

I was asking myself the same question. It has been awhile since I plug in my beano but my memory would suggest that the beano will be a little richer in the highs. The Ep did remind me a bit of a germanium based treble boost but it was clearer. The highs sounded tighter but only a tab bit more pronounced. Granted to really know this I will have to play the same guitar and amp. I have been thinking about grabbing my beano and heading down to GC, however; the Ep sounded so good that I think will just buy it.

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Originally Posted by lexluthier

My brother just picked up a EP. Killer unit, did you mess with the internal dip switches?

I did not even know they had them until today.

Woodsie · 03-08-2012, 10:07 PM

The EP is a great pedal. I, as many others do, leave it on all the time just for the tone. It's based on the preamp section of the famous Echo plex(hence the EP). I like it at the end if my signal chain to bump the signal back up before it goes to the amp. It can also be run on 18v. If you like it at 9, you'll love it at 18.

lifele55 · 03-08-2012, 10:10 PM

Sigh.. I really shouldn't hang out on forums.

Now I'm forced to go to YouTube and check out the EP Booster after so many people commenting on how great something small can be.

I hate to know the outcome...

Hector Arcadius · 03-09-2012, 01:01 PM

Lowdown also has one and swears by it...

deepblue · 03-09-2012, 01:09 PM

I have had one for a few years now. It really does the job well.

Pinkie · 03-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Nice pedals!!

cynic79 · 03-09-2012, 01:20 PM

I've been eyeing that one for a while. It really does sound great.

brettk7 · 03-09-2012, 01:22 PM

GREAT pedal. Especially considering it is only $116!?

Woodsie · 03-09-2012, 01:34 PM

All of Xotic's stuff is great. I have the BB Preamp too. That, the AC Booster, RC Booster, all great OD pedals with varying levels if gain(listed high to low). And, they stack unbelievably well with each other.

gibsonguitar1988 · 03-09-2012, 03:17 PM

Love Xotic's stuff. Wish they'd open up their dealers to GC and Musician's Friend. I have the BB (orange model) Preamp and EP Booster. I use the EP to match the output of my low output single coil type pickups to my higher output humbuckers so I don't have to change settings between guitar changes. I use the BB for a real fat Claptonesque lead tone. I have the RC and AC Boosters on my list to get next. Want to use the RC for a clean boost and AC for a really nice midrangey brighter tone.

Pinkie · 03-09-2012, 03:21 PM

I have the BBP/MB and still tweaking it but love it so far

guysmiley · 03-10-2012, 03:14 AM

To my ears, the bass BB has been the best boost/preamp I've ever used.

vegetablejoe · 03-23-2012, 04:12 AM

The EP Boost is a hi-fi, bright and cleanish/transparent sounding boost that seems to add more volume than gain. Great for adding chime to your rhythm chords.

The Beano Boost is more of a lead boost that is treblish and gritty and imparts its own flavor. Very lo-fi and old school break-up sounding. Same character remains when switched to bass or mids boost.

IMO they do not serve the same purpose, although the EP can of course be used as a lead boost as well. I hope that helps...

Lowdown · 03-26-2012, 09:10 AM

EP + 2203 = Tonal Nirvana

There's just something about this pedal that makes any good tube amp,better.
Mess around with those DIP switches inside,Bede. They do make a difference.
But the factory setting is good enough,as is.

This is just one of those special pedals that will never leave your board or possession.

Congrats and great choice

* amp on edge of overdrive - EP @ 3 o'clock. TRY IT!

Woodsie · 03-26-2012, 09:46 AM

I haven't tried messing with the dip switches yet. I'll have to do that. I run it at 18 v though. That's worth a try if you haven't already.

LPcreation · 03-26-2012, 10:29 AM

I got mine over the weekend. Wow. I can't figure out if I want to play with it on all the time, or only use it for a boost. Great sounding pedal.

Woodsie · 03-26-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPcreation

I got mine over the weekend. Wow. I can't figure out if I want to play with it on all the time, or only use it for a boost. Great sounding pedal.

That happens a lot. Mine is on 90% of the time.

03-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
st.bede V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fresno Ca Posts: 7,195 Thanks: 245 Thanked 203 Times in 80 Posts	Xotic Ep boost I was at GC yesterday. I was playing my guitar that is stuck there on hold until Saturday: a PRS single cut with a full rosewood neck, into a deluxe reverb. I wanted to boost the signal a little so I had them grab me the Xotic Ep boost. I was floored. It sounded fantastic. I passed on the purchasing the pedal because I already have three boost (fulltone fulldrive, analog man beano and, a boost on a lovepedal amp eleven). Today I was using my boost on the fulltone and it was not even close. I am going to go and pick up the Xotic EP when I get the chance. huw, brettk7 and Lowdown like this. __________________ "The economy is a system of interdependence." “Falsehood has an infinity of combinations, but truth has only one mode of being.” ― Jean-Jacques Rousseau I have slowly morphed into a space alien trying to communicate enigmatic messages to my home world. "to criticize without vision is to be complicitious with dominance" Carolyn Casey "There is no hierarchy of goodness" *Des*

03-08-2012, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marshall & Moonshine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sittin' on a surfboard, when I can be. Posts: 3,133 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost How does the EP sound, compared to the Beano? __________________ I don't think before I post. Ever. Plus, I'm not bright. I have the deepest respect for amp builders who understand what they are working with.

03-08-2012, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
lexluthier V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: guitar dungeon Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost My brother just picked up a EP. Killer unit, did you mess with the internal dip switches? __________________

03-08-2012, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellingham, MA Posts: 525 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost The EP is a great pedal. I, as many others do, leave it on all the time just for the tone. It's based on the preamp section of the famous Echo plex(hence the EP). I like it at the end if my signal chain to bump the signal back up before it goes to the amp. It can also be run on 18v. If you like it at 9, you'll love it at 18. st.bede likes this.

03-08-2012, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost Sigh.. I really shouldn't hang out on forums. Now I'm forced to go to YouTube and check out the EP Booster after so many people commenting on how great something small can be. I hate to know the outcome... huw and Hector Arcadius like this. __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

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03-09-2012, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hector Arcadius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somewhere in the Mediterranean Posts: 5,010 Thanks: 702 Thanked 73 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost Lowdown also has one and swears by it... Lowdown likes this.

03-09-2012, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
deepblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,683 Thanks: 194 Thanked 134 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost I have had one for a few years now. It really does the job well. __________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________________________

03-09-2012, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,013 Thanks: 129 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost Nice pedals!!

03-09-2012, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
cynic79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,078 Thanks: 81 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost I've been eyeing that one for a while. It really does sound great. __________________ Dressing the Debutantes Facebook Alonetone Some songs http://soundcloud.com/cynic79

03-09-2012, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
brettk7 MLP Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,164 Thanks: 76 Thanked 335 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost GREAT pedal. Especially considering it is only $116!? __________________ If interested in anything shoot me an e-mail at brett@eddiesguitars.com!

03-09-2012, 01:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Woodsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellingham, MA Posts: 525 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost All of Xotic's stuff is great. I have the BB Preamp too. That, the AC Booster, RC Booster, all great OD pedals with varying levels if gain(listed high to low). And, they stack unbelievably well with each other.

03-09-2012, 03:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
gibsonguitar1988 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 7,820 Thanks: 30 Thanked 87 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost Love Xotic's stuff. Wish they'd open up their dealers to GC and Musician's Friend. I have the BB (orange model) Preamp and EP Booster. I use the EP to match the output of my low output single coil type pickups to my higher output humbuckers so I don't have to change settings between guitar changes. I use the BB for a real fat Claptonesque lead tone. I have the RC and AC Boosters on my list to get next. Want to use the RC for a clean boost and AC for a really nice midrangey brighter tone. __________________ *Resident Dirtbox Junkie and PAS Group Co-Founder* Guitars: Gibson Les Pauls, Fender Stratocasters, Fender Telecasters, Gibson SG, PRS Custom 24 and 22, Ernie Ball Music Man Benji, Carvin CT6M, Epiphone Dot, Epiphone Explorer, Epiphone G-1275 Amps: 1968 Fender Super Reverb, 1978 Fender Vibro Champ, 1955 Fender Deluxe, 1965 Fender Twin Reverb Reissue (modern amp), 65amps Ventura head Pedals: Too damn many to list. Pickups: Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, Lindy Fralin, Wilde, Fender

03-09-2012, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pinkie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,013 Thanks: 129 Thanked 32 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost I have the BBP/MB and still tweaking it but love it so far

03-10-2012, 03:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
guysmiley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fukuoka Japan/PDX Posts: 476 Thanks: 4 Thanked 30 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost To my ears, the bass BB has been the best boost/preamp I've ever used.

03-23-2012, 04:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
vegetablejoe Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost The EP Boost is a hi-fi, bright and cleanish/transparent sounding boost that seems to add more volume than gain. Great for adding chime to your rhythm chords. The Beano Boost is more of a lead boost that is treblish and gritty and imparts its own flavor. Very lo-fi and old school break-up sounding. Same character remains when switched to bass or mids boost. IMO they do not serve the same purpose, although the EP can of course be used as a lead boost as well. I hope that helps...

03-26-2012, 09:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
Lowdown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 158 Thanked 44 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost EP + 2203 = Tonal Nirvana There's just something about this pedal that makes any good tube amp,better. Mess around with those DIP switches inside,Bede. They do make a difference. But the factory setting is good enough,as is. This is just one of those special pedals that will never leave your board or possession. Congrats and great choice * amp on edge of overdrive - EP @ 3 o'clock. TRY IT! Hector Arcadius likes this.

03-26-2012, 09:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
Woodsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bellingham, MA Posts: 525 Thanks: 1 Thanked 38 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Xotic Ep boost I haven't tried messing with the dip switches yet. I'll have to do that. I run it at 18 v though. That's worth a try if you haven't already.

03-26-2012, 10:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
LPcreation Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Xotic Ep boost I got mine over the weekend. Wow. I can't figure out if I want to play with it on all the time, or only use it for a boost. Great sounding pedal.

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