The Blackstar Dept 10 Boost delivers authentic tube richness in a compact pedal. It features a genuine ECC83 preamp tube running at over 200 V, replicating the feel and harmonics of multi-stage valve amps at your feet.

With Low and High passive James–Baxandall tone controls, you can sculpt the pedal’s character—tighten bass for single coils or boost highs for solo clarity . The buffered output also serves as a line driver, preserving your tone through long cable chains.

Despite its valve-level performance, it’s pedalboard-friendly: runs on 9 V DC (500 mA), housed in a robust steel chassis with a valve-protecting roll bar.

Key Features

• Genuine ECC83 valve powered by 250 V internal Class-A circuit

• Boost Level control for volume/gain up to ~12 dB

• Low/High EQ using passive James–Baxandall tone stack

• Buffered output ideal for long cable runs or multiple pedals

• 9 V DC powered (500 mA supply included)

• Compact & durable steel enclosure with valve protection

Technical Specs

• Pedal Type: Boost

• Valve: 1 × ECC83 (12AX7)

• EQ: Low, High (passive tone stack)

• Controls: Boost Level, Low, High

• Bypass: Buffered

• Input/Output: 1× 1/4" in/out

• Power: 9 V DC, 500 mA (adapter included)

• Dimensions: 76 × 77 × 113 mm approx.

• Weight: ~0.33 kg (0.72 lb)

At CK Music, we recommend the Dept 10 Boost for players who want authentic tube warmth and harmonic richness in a compact form. It revitalizes dull solid‑state amps or pushes tube-front ends into singing overdrive—perfect for Malaysian pedalboards and studio setups.