The British Pedal Company Compact Series NOS Rangemaster is a compact, modern replica of one of the world's most iconic effects - the Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. The NOS version combines authentic vintage parts (new old stock) with a modern effects pedal design. Originally produced in 1965, it has been used by many of the worlds most respected artists including Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, Rory Gallagher, Brian May, Marc Bolan, Ritchie Blackmore and many more. The Dallas Rangemaster was initially designed to increase the signal strength of the guitar going into the amplifier, and to increase tones at the high-end of the spectrum. The need for a treble booster arose in the mid-1960s as British tube amplifiers tended to produce a slightly dark, muddy sound when overdriven, particularly when used with humbucking pickups. Although classed as a treble booster, the Rangemaster was also used as an overdrive pedal to give a more distorted but focused tone with many classic British amplifiers.
- Treble booster effects pedal
- Compact, modern replica of the original 1965 Dallas Rangemaster
- Modern effects pedal version
- Original 1960s Mullard OC44 transistor
- Original 1960s Welwyn potentiometer
- Original 1965 circuit design
- Boosts the upper midrange and high-end frequencies
- Perfect for pairing with an overdriven amp
- Hardwire true bypass
- Control for Boost
- Bypass footswitch
- Diecast case
- Silver hammerite finish
- 6.3 mm mono in / output jacks
- Power supply via 9V battery or optional 9V DC adapter, 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel plug, polarity (-) center (battery is included in the delivery)
- Current draw ca. 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 112 x 68 x 45 mm / 4.4" x 2.7" x 2.0"
- Weight 218 g / 0.48 lbs
- Incl. certificate of authenticity
- Please note: All BPC Compact Series pedals require their own isolated 9V power supply. This is due to the nature of the PNP transistors which cannot be used with a daisy chained supply.