MXR Micro Amp

This device adds a preset amount of gain, using a single control.

With a guitar, this lets you boost your signal for lead work, adjust between two different guitars with unmatched output (i.e., humbucker to single coils), or it can supply a permanent boost in a long effects chain where signal drop off is a problem.

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[theartofshred]

useless pedal?

[pedaltoneshop]

depends on what your using it for as this is not a distortion pedal but used for boosting the input of an amp.

"With a guitar, this lets you boost your signal for lead work, adjust between two different guitars with unmatched output (i.e., humbucker to single coils), or it can supply a permanent boost in a long effects chain where signal drop off is a problem."

[banjoshua]

Well, this is the pedal i needed for years and I didn't know that it existed.

That is the most essential pedal.

[JackDawsonRMS]

ur tone sux it sounds like ur playing through a damn kazoo!!

[seicheberlin]

@deathcabformike not really. the lpb-1 is a crude and signal coloring one transistor design which will make your tone darker. If you want to stay true to the original tone, an opamp boost is the ticket.

[DerEchteBold]

@deathcabformike

you mean because it's half the price or is it just better anyway?

i have the lpb1 but often think about getting a micro-amp (or a boutique-clone with higher-quality parts)

[deathcabformike]

EHX LPB1 is a better choice.

[gdmcoped]

this video shows no difference between the pedal turned on/off. but its a great pedal, i use it for lead work

[baconbag]

Would this be useful to put before my amp so that I can turn my (digital) amp's output down, getting rid of some of the digital sound?

[sgbigsby1989]

these pedals are not to be used instead of overdrives or distortions. they boost signal and add a 3db of gain. if you use solid state you will get no effect what so ever appart from more volume. they are to be used predominantly on class a and a/b valve amplifiers and enable a very slight break up, unless already crunched and they give a very mild drive. these pedals are very versatile but you must learn what you are buying they are deffinately not a dirt box.

[bluesfuse]

If you couldnt hear the acoustic sound of you strumming your electric, it would be helpful.

[Drdoom34]

@nmarcelino71

ps read my explanation. You'll get your volume...

[Drdoom34]

While playing with clean guitar tones this pedal is very helpful...But if your distortion always "on" and want more volume for solo parts, you can't get enough performance from this pedal in your pedal chain, especially when using amp's drive...You may think that you spent money for nothing... Here is the hint!... connect mxr microamp to your amp's FX send-return with 2 cables, ... You will hear fully powered volume when you press it on...