Detail 01
Linear power booster
Raises level rather than clipping itself. What you hear is whatever it pushes into breaking up.
Product detailSKU #1274034486277
Electro-HarmonixNano LPB-1 Linear Power Booster Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Single-knob clean boost in a small enclosure. For players who want more level into a tube amp or overdrive without changing the core tone much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pushing an already-driven amp into more saturation for solos
- Hitting a fuzz or overdrive harder for a rawer, meaner response
- Recovering level at the end of a long pedal chain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting distortion on its own into a clean amp
- Anyone needing tone controls — there is only output level
- Crowded boards with no room and no free power outlet
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Single output control
One knob, nothing to dial in wrong. Set the amount of push and leave it.
Detail 03
2.56 x 4.33 inch footprint
Nano enclosure fits gaps on a full board where a standard pedal won't.
Detail 04
High output on tap
Enough gain to overdrive most tube amp front ends, which is where the aggressive, cutting character comes from.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check power — confirm a 9V supply or battery before your first gig
- 02No tone controls; it will not fix a dark or thin rig
- 03Placed before dirt it adds gain, after dirt it mainly adds volume
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the LPB-1 a distortion pedal?
No. It's a clean boost. Any grit comes from what it drives — your amp or another pedal — pushed harder than usual.
02Where should it go in my chain?
Before an amp or drive pedal to add gain and aggression. At the end of the chain to lift overall volume for solos.
03Will it work with a solid state amp?
It boosts the signal either way, but solid state amps don't break up like tubes, so you'll mostly get more volume.
04Does it need a battery or adapter?
Either a 9V battery or a standard 9V pedal power supply. Confirm what's in the box before relying on it at a show.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.56 inch x 2.24 inch x 4.33 inch
