The Benson Germanium Boost has become somewhat of a gold standard for boosts for me. It's simple, versatile, and is one of those pedal you miss in its absence. I don't know how Chris did it, but to my ears it adds a perfect amount of sweetening compression and character without being overly colorful. Like a good studio preamp that just seems to elevate anything you run through it.
The Germanium Boost delivers warm, smooth tones without losing attack or clarity. Use it on bass, acoustic, or to send your tube amp into saturation in the most pleasing way. I'm thrilled to offer these Little Box Exclusive 2.0 boosts in a sleek Cloud Veil Gray with a vibey NEVE style knob for an elevated tactile and visual experience.
*Little Box Exclusive 2.0 backstory -
I did a few runs of these boosts in a beautiful powder blue sparkle aesthetic. I loved them, and it seems like many of you did as well! In late 2024, the powder coating company discontinued that color, leaving myself and many others sad. But we did not lose heart! I got to work thinking of a cool follow-up aesthetic, which ultimately led me to consider my good friend Mark Johnston and his near-obsession with the Benson Germanium Boost. I know Mark also has a beloved sandy gray Toyota Tacoma, and I thought "how cool would it be to make a boost that matches Mark's truck?!" So I tracked down the color, sourced some vintage vibe NEVE control knobs, and 2.0 was born! This is the exact same circuit as any boost, but I think you'll love this unique vibe and aesthetic.