{"product_id":"jackson-audio-golden-boy-transparent-overdrive","title":"Jackson Audio Golden Boy MIDI Transparent Overdrive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Boy takes the beloved Bluesbreaker\/King of Tone transparent-overdrive circuit and adds a fully independent MOSFET boost, four MIDI-recallable clipping voices, and a stepped gain cycle, all in a compact top-jack enclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGolden Boy vs. Golden Boy Mini: which should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Boy and the \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-golden-boy-mini-transparent-overdrive\"\u003eGolden Boy Mini\u003c\/a\u003e share the same Joey Landreth-collaboration transparent-overdrive heritage, but they are different pedals. Golden Boy adds an independent MOSFET boost, four MIDI-selectable clipping voices, a 4-step GAIN CYCLE, and full MIDI control, in a 2.7\" x 4.875\" enclosure. The Golden Boy Mini keeps things simpler with knob-and-switch clipping selection and a 3-band EQ in a smaller 2.5\" x 4.25\" footprint. Choose Golden Boy for MIDI recall and onboard boost, or the Mini for the smallest possible pedalboard footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy guitarists choose the Golden Boy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Bluesbreaker\/King of Tone-inspired transparent overdrive keeps your amp's character intact while adding gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn independent MOSFET boost (the same circuit found in the PRISM's AMP MODE) works on its own or stacked with the drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour level-matched overdrive voices and four boost EQ presets give a wide tonal range from two knob sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-step GAIN CYCLE (25\/50\/75\/100%) lets you step through incremental gain changes via footswitch or MIDI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull MIDI control, including bypass, lets a pedalboard controller instantly recall your exact drive and boost settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e — Master output level for the overdrive circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets the amount of independent MOSFET boost, usable with the drive off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sets maximum overdrive gain, steppable in 4 stages via GAIN CYCLE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBASS \/ MIDDLE \/ TREBLE\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3-band active Baxandall EQ, +\/-12dB per band with center detents, mids at 660Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDRIVE and BOOST footswitches\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engage the overdrive and boost circuits independently; hold either for program mode, or press both together for GAIN CYCLE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuns on a 9V MAX DC center-negative supply with a minimum current draw of 150mA. No battery operation is published for this pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJackson Audio Golden Boy MIDI Transparent Overdrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffect type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent overdrive with independent MOSFET boost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOLUME, BOOST, GAIN, BASS \/ MIDDLE \/ TREBLE, DRIVE and BOOST footswitches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100000 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Volt DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.38 x 6.86 cm (2.7\" x 4.875\" published footprint)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302128186155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB088S9R449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year Jackson Audio VIP Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Golden Boy different from the Golden Boy Mini?\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Boy adds an independent MOSFET boost, MIDI control, four clipping voices, and a GAIN CYCLE feature; the Mini is a simpler knob-and-switch overdrive in a smaller enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the boost without the overdrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The boost circuit is in its own true bypass loop and works independently of the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Golden Boy support MIDI?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, over the ring of a 1\/8\" TRS jack via a DIN-5-to-TRS cable, including bypass control, clipping presets, gain cycle, and boost EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat amp voicing is Golden Boy based on?\u003c\/strong\u003e A Bluesbreaker\/King of Tone-style transparent overdrive circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does Golden Boy need?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 9V MAX DC center-negative supply drawing at least 150mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the jacks top-mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, for an easier pedalboard fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356751843581,"sku":"302128186155","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/jackson-audio-golden-boy-transparent-overdrive-front.jpg?v=1785537218","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-golden-boy-transparent-overdrive","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}