Free the Tone have sought out to create something as elusive as the Higgs Boson particle: an overdrive that sets the standard for great overdriven guitar tone. The Gigs Boson Overdrive is the result of this endeavor. With everything from warm and creamy overdrive and boost tones to full-on distortion thanks to its Gain Boost switch, the Gigs Boson looks like it might be one hell of an overdrive. Is it the best guitar overdrive pedal out there? We’ll try to answer that in our Free the Tone Gigs Boson review.
Free the Tone have certainly made a pedal that seems to stand out from the run-of-the-mill clones of overdrive pedals out there. The Gigs Boson Overdrive pedal features Free the Tone’s proprietary HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) Circuit which is designed to prevent signal degradation even when the effect is bypassed. It also includes an impedance switch that’s adjustable between 1MΩ and 100kΩ, a feature unheard of before now. And the Gigs Boson was a Gain Boost on tap for even more saturation when needed. All in all, this looks like a very diverse pedal. Let’s run down what all the Gigs Boson offers and dig into the review. Features:
Gain, Tone, and Level control knobs.
Input Z switch for variable impedance between 1MΩ and 100kΩ.
Gain Boost switch for increased gain and saturation.
Proprietary HTS (Holistic Tonal Solution) Circuit for consistent sound quality even when effect is disengaged.
Powered by 9-volt battery or 9VDC power adapter.