Build your own premium germanium boost kit. Now shipping with vintage caps, carbon comps, and new old stock germanium transistors.
The Rangemaster circuit provides a colored germanium boost with an added tone knob to finely tune the color and shade of the treble boost. The center toggle position engages the stock capacitor value used in the original units. Two additional settings provide an “upper mid” and “mid” boost setting. Use it as a standalone boost or stack it with your favorite drive for some added warmth and color.
No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is tuned with an amp / breadboard and shipped with the same eyelet board construction and components as our custom pedals. Kits include an in-depth build document with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and build photos. There is also a supplemental overview of modifications for those looking to mod and further tune their pedal. This section includes mods lifted from vintage and boutique variations like the Beano Boost and Diaz Texas Ranger, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these circuits.
Included in kit:
Instructions to build the Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster Boost circuit
Germanium transistors: now shipping with new old stock Mullards
Vintage polyester film capacitors and carbon comp resistors
Pre-drilled / powder coated enclosure
Alpha pots
Vintage style jacks
FK footswitch
Eyelet board
LED / metal bezel
Your choice of knobs and enclosure color
9V power jack or internal battery power options available.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or considerations for a custom build. More than happy to accommodate requests regarding transistor options, component selection, graphics, enclosure color / type, and more.
This pedal is available in 2 standard offerings: "full size 1590BB" and "mini 1590A." The standard version utilizes eyelet board construction for a straightforward build - perfect for all skill levels. The mini version utilizes point to point construction and is a fun challenge for those with intermediate to advanced soldering skills (build difficulty 4/5). The mini features a 3-way EQ switch [Beano Boost] and the standard features a tone knob [Dirty Mac].
Build your own premium germanium boost kit. Now shipping with vintage caps, carbon comps, and new old stock germanium transistors.
The Rangemaster circuit provides a colored germanium boost with an added tone knob to finely tune the color and shade of the treble boost. The center toggle position engages the stock capacitor value used in the original units. Two additional settings provide an “upper mid” and “mid” boost setting. Use it as a standalone boost or stack it with your favorite drive for some added warmth and color.
No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is tuned with an amp / breadboard and shipped with the same eyelet board construction and components as our custom pedals. Kits include an in-depth build document with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and build photos. There is also a supplemental overview of modifications for those looking to mod and further tune their pedal. This section includes mods lifted from vintage and boutique variations like the Beano Boost and Diaz Texas Ranger, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these circuits.
Included in kit:
Instructions to build the Dallas Arbiter Rangemaster Boost circuit
Germanium transistors: now shipping with new old stock Mullards
Vintage polyester film capacitors and carbon comp resistors
Pre-drilled / powder coated enclosure
Alpha pots
Vintage style jacks
FK footswitch
Eyelet board
LED / metal bezel
Your choice of knobs and enclosure color
9V power jack or internal battery power options available.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or considerations for a custom build. More than happy to accommodate requests regarding transistor options, component selection, graphics, enclosure color / type, and more.
This pedal is available in 2 standard offerings: "full size 1590BB" and "mini 1590A." The standard version utilizes eyelet board construction for a straightforward build - perfect for all skill levels. The mini version utilizes point to point construction and is a fun challenge for those with intermediate to advanced soldering skills (build difficulty 4/5). The mini features a 3-way EQ switch [Beano Boost] and the standard features a tone knob [Dirty Mac].
