{"product_id":"vox-vtb-treble-booster-effects-pedal","title":"VOX VTB Treble Booster Effects Pedal","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVOX Treble Booster VTB-1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic British bite. Modern VOX engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew guitar sounds are as unmistakable as a VOX AC30 pushed into its sweet spot by a vintage British Treble Booster. Heard on recordings by icons like Rory Gallagher, Brian May, and Marc Bolan, this pairing helped define the sound of rock’s formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VTB-1 revives that legacy with a re-engineered, road-ready booster that delivers the expressive character of the originals—without the instability, noise, and inconsistency of 1960s Germanium technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Character, Modern Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Treble Boosters relied on Germanium transistors, prized for their rich nonlinear response but notorious for temperature sensitivity and unpredictable behavior. Simply replacing Germanium with Silicon loses the magic, so VOX engineers took a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter analysing multiple vintage units and carefully modelling their behaviour, VOX developed a unique Silicon-based design that recreates the wide, nuanced nonlinear region of great Germanium transistors. By precisely biasing a single Silicon device, the VTB-1 delivers smooth breakup, singing overtones, and exceptional volume-knob cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a hand-selected Silver Can BC108 transistor, chosen for its consistent performance, low noise, and authentic vintage feel. Modern thin-film resistors further reduce noise beyond what was possible in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound and Feel of the Originals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VTB-1 preserves the simplicity of the classic single-transistor circuit while offering a far more stable and predictable playing experience. The expanded edge-of-breakup zone allows expressive control directly from your guitar’s volume knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoll back for sparkling, chimey cleans, or push the Boost control to drive your amp into harmonically rich overdrive with focused presence and massive headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthenticity Meets Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining period-correct voicing with modern refinements, the VTB-1 delivers authentic ’60s Treble Booster tone with expanded versatility. The Fat Switch broadens the boosted frequency range, letting you move from crisp vintage attack to thicker, more modern punch—all while remaining exceptionally quiet, even at high gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Partner for VOX Amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a VOX AC30 or AC15, the VTB-1 unlocks the singing, harmonically rich overdrive that defined the golden age of British rock. Dynamic, touch-sensitive, and beautifully interactive, it captures the soul of the originals with modern reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-transistor Treble Booster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransistor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-selected Silver Can BC108\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faithfully recreated vintage British Treble Booster tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique Silicon circuit emulating Germanium nonlinear behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiasing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-tuned for expanded sweet spot and volume cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boost control with Fat Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expands boosted frequency range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally low-noise operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, rugged, vintage-style enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with modern pedalboard power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible placement for modern pedalboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"VOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43717341511815,"sku":"VOX-VTB-1","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/4689\/6519\/files\/vox-vtb-treble-booster-effects-pedal.jpg?v=1768377846","url":"https:\/\/www.belfieldmusic.com.au\/products\/vox-vtb-treble-booster-effects-pedal","provider":"Belfield Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}