10 Best Boost Pedals UK 2024 | TC Electronic, Electro-Harmonix and More

If you're looking for a straightforward boost pedal, without any bells or whistles, that will act solely as an amplification stage, there's no better than the TC Electronic Spark Mini. This compact piece of kit does what it says on the tin, increasing volume without any colouration. 

If you already have a few other overdrive pedals and a nice amp, this can help get different sounds out of what you already have. It's a modern classic for a reason, and something we're sure every player can appreciate!

This stompbox from Walrus Audio is a unique boost pedal, with graphics that are quite extraordinary too. It combines two circuits, a JFET (the bright) and an op-amp (the mids), each with their own respective controls. So you're essentially getting two different flavours of boost, rolled into one. 

The latter mids section is where the frequency switch comes into play, switching between 800Hz and 1kHz. This, of course, is the frequency in which the signal goes into tube screamer territory!

The Xotic EP Booster is modeled on the Echoplex EP-3, an echo circuit from back in the day. Rumor has it that the echo section would often break on these units, but as the guitarists liked the colouration it gave to their tone, they would leave it in, regardless of its primary function not working. 

Whether or not this story holds some truth, we'll probably never know. But, what we do know, is that this is a popular stompbox, with many pedal builders no less, and will remain on many a pedalboard for years to come. 

If you're working on a shoestring budget, then we recommend trying this booster from TC Electronic. It works as either a treble or clean booster, and has a discreet analogue circuit that ensures that you'll get a rich, warm tone at all times. 

There's a couple of features outside of the tone that we particualrly like about this pedal. For instance, both the input and output are found at the top of the pedal, which helps to maximise space on a pedalboard, and the chassis is near-on indestructible, making it ideal for the gigging musician. 

While this is pedal from Keeley is billed as a clean boost, and can absolutely work like that, it also adds approximately 10dB, which can take you into overdrive territory. That said, there's a high cut switch that you can find inside the pedal, that will enable it to work more transparently. 

Generally speaking, many players find this an excellent piece of kit for tone conditioning that can take your tone, amp and pedal up a notch. It's a little expensive for a mini pedal, but if you have the money, we're sure you'll be mighty impressed!

With six different knobs, this offering from Orange provides plenty of range for those who want to boost and shape their tone. The oil control in the middle offers a simple boost, so if you don't want to mess with your sound, stick to this. However, there are highs, lows and two frequency options, should you prefer to get a little more from it. 

Furthermore, this pedal uses a pump circuit. This specific type of circuit increases the internal voltage, which, in turn, gives you extraordinary headroom, producing a crisper and clearer sound. 

The owner of JHS is a known pedal historian, faithfully incorporating his vast knowledge of pedals-past into modern iterations. Here, he recreates the cult-classic Boss FA-1 FET preamp, adding some clever touches that make this pedal go a little bit further, and leave your wallet considerably lighter. So even at this price, it's a more affordable choice.

The Clover offers extra clarity, bite, depth and impact for all musical styles, and works well with a range of instruments, from acoustics to basses. If you're looking for ultimate control and something a little different, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better.

Fulltone have created this pedal to recreate the classic treble sound of the 60s, and if we're being honest, they've nailed it! The circuit allows you to drive your amp hard, whilst eliminating the woolly output for a perkier, more crisp tone. You'll be shredding those Ritchie Blackmoor riffs in no time. 

However, there are a couple things that you may need to think carefully about first. Compared to the other pedals in our ranking, this is by far the most expensive. Additionally, it's also one of the bulkiest. 

Electro-Harmonix is one of the most trusted names in the game, and for one big reason - their products offer an excellent balance between affordability and quality. In fact, this pedal was first produced in the late 60s, so they must be doing something right if it's still flying off shelves today. 

Thankfully, while the structure and circuitry may have changed somewhat over the years, the company still deliver the goods when it comes to their modern LPB-1 (linear power booster). It's simple and not going to offer anything you wouldn't find anywhere else, but it will keep on getting the job done. 

This offering from Fender brings the perfect amount of oomph to your sound. Not only that, but there's a three-band EQ for ultimate tonal shaping. While treble and bass often get all the accolades, it's the mids that give this pedal the most dynamic range, moving from throaty to more subtle. 

Moreover, as with a lot of the range of pedals from Fender, we like the light-up knobs, which will allow you to see where you've set the pedal, even in the dingiest of venues. It's a little chunky, and on the heavier side, but if you've got plenty of space on your board, you can do a lot worse than this.