Electro-Harmonix Linear Power Booster Preamp Pedal | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Electro-Harmonix Linear Power Booster (LPB-1) Preamp Pedal delivers an exact recreation of the original 1968 circuit that ushered in the age of overdrive and changed guitar history forever. This legendary boost pedal dramatically increases definition and impact, functioning as the perfect front-end driver for effects and amplifiers. Perfect for players seeking historic tone shaping, clean boost applications, and the essential circuit that inspired countless overdrive pedals while maintaining its status as one of the most important effects in guitar history.
Product Overview
The LPB-1 represents one of the most significant pedals in guitar effects history, serving as the catalyst that introduced the concept of overdrive to musicians in 1968. This exact recreation of the original circuit maintains the essential character and functionality that made the Linear Power Booster a revolutionary tool for guitarists seeking to push their amplifiers beyond clean headroom into natural overdrive saturation. The simple yet effective design focuses on pure signal amplification without coloration or compromise.
The pedal's primary function involves dramatically increasing signal definition and impact, making it equally valuable as a clean boost for solos, a front-end driver for other effects, or a tool for controlling amplifier gain and saturation characteristics. Placing the LPB-1 in front of any effect increases definition through cleaner and heavier input drive, while using it with amplifiers enables precise control over gain staging and natural tube saturation.
The minimalist design reflects the era's approach to effects—maximum impact through essential functionality. The single control provides comprehensive boost adjustment while the analog circuit ensures the pure, linear amplification that made this pedal legendary. The modern recreation maintains the exact circuit topology while adding contemporary conveniences like true bypass switching and standard power options.
Ideal For
- Guitar history enthusiasts seeking the pedal that ushered in the age of overdrive
- Players requiring clean boost for pushing tube amplifiers into natural saturation
- Musicians who need front-end drivers for enhancing other effects and pedals
- Budget-conscious guitarists seeking essential boost functionality at exceptional value
- Pedalboard builders wanting the historic circuit that inspired countless modern overdrive designs
Key Features
Historic 1968 Circuit Recreation
Exact recreation of the original LPB-1 circuit that ushered in the age of overdrive, maintaining the essential character and functionality that changed guitar history and inspired countless subsequent designs.
Dramatic Definition Enhancement
Significantly increases signal definition and impact when placed in front of effects or amplifiers, providing cleaner and heavier input drive that enhances performance across diverse applications.
Pure Linear Amplification
Single-control analog circuit delivers pure signal boost without coloration, focusing on essential functionality that provides maximum impact through straightforward, reliable operation.
Versatile Signal Control
Functions effectively as clean boost for solos, front-end driver for effects, or amplifier gain control tool, enabling precise management of signal levels and saturation characteristics.
Essential Value Proposition
Historic significance and proven functionality at exceptional $46.30 pricing makes this essential boost accessible to every guitarist seeking fundamental tone-shaping capabilities.
What's Included
- Electro-Harmonix Linear Power Booster (LPB-1) Preamp Pedal
- 9V battery for immediate use
- Owner's manual and documentation
- Electro-Harmonix limited warranty
- 9.6V DC power adapter sold separately
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Linear Power Booster/Preamp Pedal |
| Circuit | Analog (Exact 1968 Recreation) |
| Historic Significance | Original Overdrive Circuit (1968) |
| Controls | Single Boost Level Control |
| Function | Clean Boost, Effects Driver, Amp Gain Control |
| Bypass | True Bypass |
| Power | 9V Battery (Included) or 9.6V DC Adapter (Sold Separately) |
| Current Draw | 1mA (Ultra-Low Power Consumption) |
| Construction | Tough Die-Cast Chassis |
| Dimensions | 4.5" x 2.75" x 2.1" |
| Audio | Mono Input/Output |
| Year Released | 2006 (Recreation) |
Get Your Hands on This Historic Boost Pedal Today
Experience the legendary circuit that ushered in the age of overdrive with the Electro-Harmonix LPB-1 at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. This historic pedal proves that the most important innovations often come from the simplest designs, delivering essential boost functionality that has remained relevant for over five decades. Visit our showroom to discover why the LPB-1 continues to be one of the most important and essential pedals in guitar effects history.
