XOTIC Effects RC Booster Classic 20th Anniversary – Guitar Boost Pedal

The XOTIC Effects RC Booster Classic 20th Anniversary is a limited‑edition, ultra‑transparent clean‑boost pedal celebrating two decades of the legendary RC Booster design. Built as a precision “always‑on” utility, it delivers over +20 dB of pristine gain while preserving your guitar’s natural character, adding clarity, presence, and dynamic response rather than coloration.

Core Features

• Ultra‑transparent +20 dB clean boost ideal for lifting your volume, driving tube amps into overdrive, or thickening your drive pedals without muddying the tone.
• Active two‑band EQ (Bass and Treble) with ±15 dB range allows you to shape low‑end weight and high‑end sparkle, tailor the pedal to different guitars, or compensate for tonal shifts when boosting.
• Dedicated controls: Gain, Treble, and Volume for independent adjustment of drive level, brightness, and output level, giving you detailed tone‑ and level‑sculpting right on the pedalboard.
• Robust true bypass switching keeps your signal path completely clean when the pedal is off, with no tone‑sucking artifacts.
• Hand‑built in the USA with high‑quality components and a rugged metal chassis, built for reliable studio and live performance use.

Power and Signal Benefits

• Runs on 9 V DC (battery or adapter) but is also 18 V compatible for increased headroom and even cleaner, more dynamic response.
• Helps reduce signal loss from long cable runs and reduces susceptibility to electromagnetic interference, effectively acting as a transparent buffer in your signal chain.

Specifications (summary)

• Effect type: Booster (analog)
• Power: 9 V (battery or Xotic DC adapter), 18 V recommended for extra headroom
• Input impedance: 500 kΩ
• Output impedance: 10 kΩ
• True bypass: Yes
• Weight: 280 g (approx.)
• Inputs/Outputs: 1 × 1/4" in, 1 × 1/4" out
• Manufacturer: Xotic
• Made in: USA
• Intended use: Electric guitar
• Type: Guitar effect

Typical Use Cases

• Transparent volume lift for solos or mix‑cutting in live situations.
• Gentle drive accentuation to push tube amps or overdrive pedals harder.
• A “set‑and‑forget” tone‑savvy boost/buffer to protect your signal and enhance clarity across the whole pedalboard.

The RC Booster Classic 20th Anniversary reissues the iconic Xotic RC design in a special black‑and‑white edition, making it a versatile, tone‑preserving boost pedal that fits seamlessly into any serious electric‑guitar rig.