Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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What's the best boost pedal for low tunings and 8-string guitar? Let's compare 5 of my favorites! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Cheers!
Gear used in this video:
- Kiesel Crescent 8-string
- Synergy Syn20IR
- Maxon OD808
- Lichtlaerm Audio The King In Yellow
- Pepers Dirty Tree
- KHDK Ghoul JR
- Zuta Triax
- Zuta The Gate
- Grossmann Fatbox iso cab
- Celestion Vintage 30
- Shure SM57 and Sennheiser MD421 Kompakt mics
- Cubase 13 Pro
- Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
- Klotz Cables & DI Box
- Kreative Devices Laptop
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Precision studio monitors
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#boostpedal #8string #comparison
Disclaimer: this video can be considered as sponsored as some of the gear was sent to me in exchange for videos but as always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own!
Timecodes:
00:00 8-string guitars really benefit from a boost pedal!
01:15 Signal chain and gear details
01:56 Let's check out the raw tone
02:28 Overview of the boost pedals
03:04 Let's try and dial in the Maxon OD808
06:02 Let's try and dial in the Zuta Triax
08:57 Let's try and dial in the KHDK Ghoul JR
12:57 Let's try and dial in the Pepers Dirty Tree
16:09 Let's try and dial in the Lichtlaerm Audio The King In Yellow
18:13 Quick AB comparison of all the boosts
20:54 Very quick AB comparison
21:36 My verdict on the pedals
22:31 Final thoughts and conclusion
Thomann Affiliate: thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=3210
Sweetwater Affiliate: sweetwater.sjv.io/k0mGvx
Get my IRs & Captures: sonicdrivestudio.com
Henry's Music: henrysmusic.com/?sca_ref=10863046.qGC1cQvJbaFKdNH
My personal Thomann recommendations: thmn.to/thocf/cv37zixo68
What's the best boost pedal for low tunings and 8-string guitar? Let's compare 5 of my favorites! Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Cheers!
Gear used in this video:
- Kiesel Crescent 8-string
- Synergy Syn20IR
- Maxon OD808
- Lichtlaerm Audio The King In Yellow
- Pepers Dirty Tree
- KHDK Ghoul JR
- Zuta Triax
- Zuta The Gate
- Grossmann Fatbox iso cab
- Celestion Vintage 30
- Shure SM57 and Sennheiser MD421 Kompakt mics
- Cubase 13 Pro
- Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
- Klotz Cables & DI Box
- Kreative Devices Laptop
- IK Multimedia iLoud MTM Precision studio monitors
Thanks for watching! Please subscribe along with the bell and follow SDS at:
facebook.com/sonicdrivestudio
instagram.com/sonicdrivestudio_official
ko-fi.com/sonicdrivestudio
Join the Discord Guitar YouTube Collective:
discord.com/invite/V9hTrfayfr
Join the official SDS Guitar Gear Forum on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/sdsguitargearforum
#boostpedal #8string #comparison
Disclaimer: this video can be considered as sponsored as some of the gear was sent to me in exchange for videos but as always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own!
Timecodes:
00:00 8-string guitars really benefit from a boost pedal!
01:15 Signal chain and gear details
01:56 Let's check out the raw tone
02:28 Overview of the boost pedals
03:04 Let's try and dial in the Maxon OD808
06:02 Let's try and dial in the Zuta Triax
08:57 Let's try and dial in the KHDK Ghoul JR
12:57 Let's try and dial in the Pepers Dirty Tree
16:09 Let's try and dial in the Lichtlaerm Audio The King In Yellow
18:13 Quick AB comparison of all the boosts
20:54 Very quick AB comparison
21:36 My verdict on the pedals
22:31 Final thoughts and conclusion
