The Blackstar LT-Boost is a Blackstar boost pedal, currently around $63.34. Close alternatives include the Biyang Pre-19 Preamp and the MXR Micro Amp. 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.
- boost
- clean boost
- simple
- headroom
- drive
- equalizer
- more tonal character
- reliable
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Blackstar LT-Boost is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Blackstar LT-Boost
Marshall Origin 20 Combo
Marshall
29% matchInto a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings the crunchy it's missing
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
28% matchRun Marshall JCM900 2100 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo gives it high gain to fill it with
EVH Iconic 15W
Evh
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, EVH Iconic 15W brings the high gain it's missing
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Crunch 150R 112C
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Crunch 150R 112C's medium gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt
Blackstar
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar HTV40MK3 40 Watt gives it crunchy to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar LT-Boost
Ibanez Pentatone Preamp
Ibanez
20% matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Ibanez Pentatone Preamp gives it saturated to fill it with
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
19% matchTone City Model B Distortion TC-T31's high gain fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Outlaw Effects RockerBox
Outlaw Effects
14% matchRun Outlaw Effects RockerBox after Blackstar LT-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar LT-Boost's own gain stage
Lab Ratz 3D Boum Warming Unit
Lab Ratz 3d
10% matchBoth lean toward clean boost and low gain respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
8% matchKeep Binson Echorec Delay 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)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
7% matchRun Keeley Halo 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)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchBlackstar LT-Boost leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes wants
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchBlackstar LT-Boost leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Boss OD-3 Overdrive wants
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal
Xotic
71% similarityShared character: pedal, boost, headroom
Blackstar HT-Boost
Blackstar
70% similarity“The solid-state circuit does not add the harmonic warmth of tube boost alternatives like the HT-Boost from the same brand”
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
69% similarityShared character: pedal, boost, headroom
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
68% similarityShared character: pedal, boost, amp
67Audio Libido
67audio
68% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, amp
EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job V2
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: pedal, boost, simple
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Biyang Pre-19 Preamp
Biyang
70% similarityShared character: pedal, boost, simple
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
68% similarityShared character: pedal, overdrive_pedals, boost
Catalinbread VariOboost
Catalinbread
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Catalinbread Epoch Boost EP-3
Catalinbread
93% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost
EarthQuaker Devices
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer PB100 Preamp Booster
Behringer
93% 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 Biyang Pre-19 Preamp, the MXR Micro Amp, the Catalinbread VariOboost. Budget picks: TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster. Boutique upgrades: Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal, Blackstar HT-Boost, Analog Man King of Tone.
What pairs well with the Blackstar LT-Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Origin 20 Combo, Marshall JCM900 2100, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo — Into a high headroom tone, Marshall Origin 20 Combo brings the crunchy it's missing.
How much does the Blackstar LT-Boost cost?+
Around $63.34 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).