The Blackstar LT-Boost is a Blackstar boost pedal, currently around $57.18. Close alternatives include the J. Rockett Archer Clean and the Catalinbread VariOboost. It pairs well with the Marshall Origin 20 Combo and the Marshall JCM900 2100.
Blackstar LT-Boost
Blackstar · pedal
The Blackstar LT Boost is a clean boost pedal from Blackstar's budget LT solid-state pedal series, providing clean level amplification without vacuum tubes. Simple level control and compact enclosure make it a practical solo-level boost or amp-drive push for guitarists not requiring tube harmonic addition. Part of the Blackstar LT lineup of affordable, 9V-powered effects for gigging and practice applications.
What stands out
“Simple level control and compact enclosure make it a practical solo-level boost or amp-drive push for guitarists”
— from the listing
“The Blackstar LT Boost is a clean boost pedal from Blackstar's budget LT solid-state pedal series, providing clean level amplification”
— from the listing
“Simple clean boost from Blackstar's budget LT series, providing level amplification”
— from the community notes
“Solo boost applications work reliably, with enough headroom to add significant volume above the rhythm level”
— from the reviews
“The solid-state circuit does”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“Used for solo volume boost, amp-drive push ahead of a tube amp input, or as a signal level equalizer between other pedals in the chain”
— from the community notes
“The limitation is the absence of tube harmonic content -- at the same price point, players can find solid-state boost pedals with more tonal character”
— from the reviews
- boost
- clean boost
- simple
- solid state
- headroom
- frequency response
- reliable
- rhythm
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Blackstar LT-Boost is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Blackstar LT-Boost
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
24% matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings a pull toward crunchy that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
23% matchMarshall JCM900 2100 leans this high headroom tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W brings a pull toward saturated that's missing
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo after Blackstar LT-Boost
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C leans this high headroom tone toward medium gain, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this high headroom tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Engl 120 E610 MK II
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Engl 120 E610 MK II brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar LT-Boost
Ibanez Pentatone Preamp
Ibanez
22% matchInto a high headroom tone, Ibanez Pentatone Preamp brings a pull toward saturated that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
21% matchInto a high headroom tone, Airis Effects SPEC-Defier brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Blackstar LT-Boost brings here leans toward clean boost — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler
TC Electronic
13% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Blackstar LT-Boost's clean boost voice out front: TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler goes after Blackstar LT-Boost in the signal chain so its mid-forward voice doesn't muddy it
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo
TC Electronic
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run TC Electronic Alter Ego V2 Vintage Echo after Blackstar LT-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar LT-Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo
pedal
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Strymon El Capistan dTape Echo after Blackstar LT-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar LT-Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a high headroom tone, Donner Big Mouth Distortion brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Black Arts Toneworks -Skyboost
Black Arts Toneworks
62% similarityShared character: boost, simple
Fender Engager Boost
Fender
59% similarityShared character: boost, headroom
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
56% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, simple
Carl Martin Boost Kick
Carl Martin
56% similarityShared character: boost, gig
Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost
Blackstar
55% similarityShared character: solid state, boost, simple
Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal
Xotic
55% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, simple
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J. Rockett Archer Clean
J Rockett
55% similarityShared character: boost, simple
Catalinbread VariOboost
Catalinbread
53% similarityShared character: boost, simple
Danelectro CEO
Danelectro
53% similarityShared character: boost, simple
Behringer PB100 Preamp Booster
Behringer
52% similarityShared character: boost
Dr. Scientist Boostbot
Dr Scientist
93% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster
TC Electronic
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar LT-Boost?+
The closest matches in character are the J. Rockett Archer Clean, the Catalinbread VariOboost, the Danelectro CEO. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost. Boutique upgrades: Black Arts Toneworks -Skyboost, Fender Engager Boost, MXR Micro Amp.
What pairs well with the Blackstar LT-Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Marshall JCM900 2100, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W — Into a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings a pull toward crunchy that's missing.
How much does the Blackstar LT-Boost cost?+
Around $57.18 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).