The Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost is a Fortin Amplification boost pedal, currently around $149.99. Close alternatives include the DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive and the Horizon Devices Apex Preamp. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost
Fortin Amplification · pedal
The Fortin Amplification 33 is a clean boost pedal designed in collaboration with Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah, developed over two years to serve as a precision front-end tool for modern high-gain amplifiers. It delivers up to 22dB of clean boost that tightens low-end response, enhances pick attack articulation, and improves note separation in saturated, down-tuned amplifier contexts. Built in the United States with premium components and true bypass switching, the 33 includes a remote channel switching jack for hands-free amplifier channel control. Used by Thordendal in Meshuggah for the djent, progressive metal, and extreme rhythmic precision the band requires.
- response
- modern
- djent
- boost
- clarity
- metal
- clean boost
- live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost is commonly used in
- Djent
- Metal
- Metalcore
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Amps that pair well with the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
24% matchLaney RB3 Richter Bass Amp pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
24% matchFeed a high gain signal into Mesa Boogie Mark I and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchGallien-Krueger Legacy 212 pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchStack Peavey 112-6 1x12 on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Roland Cube Street EX and it comes out closer to mid-forward
PRS MT100
PRS
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — PRS MT100 gives it medium gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Custom Studio Stage MkIII 20/40W 2x12 Combo takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost
Klon KTR
Klon
24% matchKlon KTR's medium gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Soldano SLO
Soldano
23% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Soldano SLO gives it high gain to fill it with
Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus
Ibanez
22% matchKeep Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost's transparent voice out front: Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus goes after Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Seymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor
Seymour Duncan
16% matchSeymour Duncan Vise Grip Compressor's transparent voice suits Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost's own transparent character
EarthQuaker Devices Towers
EarthQuaker Devices
15% matchEarthQuaker Devices Towers's ambient voice goes after Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost's own transparent character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
15% matchPut Fender Hammertone Reverb after Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost in the signal chain, clear of Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost gives it exactly that
NuX SSD-10
Nux
tonal matchNuX SSD-10 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
67Audio Harry Balz
67audio
74% similarityShared character: true_bypass, context, boost
Maxon OD808
Maxon
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, boost, response
Hotone Skyline Djent Metalcore HiGain Metal Distortion
Hotone
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Hotone Skyline Djent High-Gain Distortion
Hotone
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
72% similarityShared character: true_bypass, articulation, pick_attack
Horizon Devices Apex Preamp
Horizon Devices
71% similarityShared character: response, high_gain_settings, clarity
Horizon Devices Precision Drive
Horizon Devices
71% similarityShared character: pick_attack, boost, response
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
70% similarityShared character: true_bypass, band, boost
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
70% similarityShared character: boost, response, clarity
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost?+
The closest matches in character are the DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive, the Horizon Devices Apex Preamp, the Horizon Devices Precision Drive. Budget picks: 67Audio Harry Balz, Maxon OD808, Hotone Skyline Djent Metalcore HiGain Metal Distortion. Boutique upgrades: JAM Pedals TubeDreamer 58, Klon Centaur, JAM Pedals TubeDreamer MK2.
What pairs well with the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward.
How much does the Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost cost?+
Around $149.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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