{"product_id":"booster-goose","title":"BOOSTER GOOSE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame circuit as \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dark Messenger - Germanium Treble booster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut Featuring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGS109 germanium transistor made in East Germany (similar to AC125), -Slightly higher gain than regular MP16B version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sand textured enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphics on the sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"343\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eThe Dark Messenger — Germanium Treble Booster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"345\"\u003eThere’s something haunting about the sound of an old germanium treble booster pushing a cranked amp — the bite, the sustain, the way it transforms a clean tone into a searing wall of harmonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"542\"\u003eThe Dark Messenger\u003c\/strong\u003e brings that sound back from the shadows.\u003cbr data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"605\"\u003eInspired by the classic boosters of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, it uses a hand-selected \u003cstrong data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eNOS Soviet MP16B germanium transistor\u003c\/strong\u003e to deliver everything from \u003cstrong data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"767\"\u003evintage sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-end=\"816\" data-start=\"790\"\u003edoom-laden saturation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"820\"\u003eWhether you’re stacking it into an overdriven amp for classic rock tones, pushing fuzzes into meltdown, or tightening up a modern high-gain rig, The Dark Messenger is your secret weapon for cutting through with presence and attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003eVintage Heart, Modern Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eBuilt around a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eNOS Soviet germanium transistor\u003c\/strong\u003e, The Dark Messenger captures the soul of vintage treble boosters while solving their old quirks.\u003cbr data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eIt runs on a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003estandard 9V center-negative (Boss-style)\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply thanks to an internal voltage inverter — no special adapters, no polarity issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1477\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eInside, every component is chosen for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1440\"\u003eclarity, reliability, and tone\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eAlpha\/Vimex potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e for smooth, precise control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eQuality capacitors and resistors\u003c\/strong\u003e for low noise and stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1641\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eHigh-quality toggle switch\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003einternal LED brightness trimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e for customization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eTop-mounted Lumberg\/Switchcraft jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e for pedalboard-friendly setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1799\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eLumberg DC jack\u003c\/strong\u003e for dependable power connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eEvery unit is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003ehand-built and tested\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent tone and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adjusts overall output level. 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