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The Box It Later

The Box It Later
BOOSTER
BUFFER
Description
The Box It Later is a specialized utility buffer and boost pedal developed as a custom piece for John Mayer. It is based on the circuit of the rare Dumble A-Box-Later, a device traditionally used in an amplifier’s effects loop to manage signal levels and impedance. The pedal functions as a high-headroom clean boost that provides clarity and punch while maintaining the instrument's natural character. It features a transparent signal path designed to push an amplifier into its "sweet spot" without unwanted coloration. This specific unit was never released as a standard commercial product, remaining a rare "secret weapon" for specific artist rigs. Its legacy continues through the JHS NOTADÜMBLË DIY kit, which includes a similar clean enhancement circuit.
Media
Videos
Demo by The Tone Geek (EN)
Technical data
Width
000.00 mm
Depth
000.00 mm
Height
000.00 mm
Circuit type
analog
Voltage
9V DC, center negative
Current
10mA
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