The TC Electronic Rush Booster is a TC Electronic boost pedal, currently around $31.90. Close alternatives include the Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost and the Xotic RCBV2. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
TC Electronic Rush Booster
TC Electronic · pedal
The TC Electronic Rush Booster is a clean boost pedal from TC Electronic of Aarhus, Denmark, delivering transparent level boost with minimal coloration at TC Electronic's accessible pricing and compact format for solo level increase and amp driving.
What stands out
“The TC Electronic Rush Booster is a clean boost pedal from TC Electronic of Aarhus, Denmark, delivering transparent level boost with”
— from the listing
“Players who want accessible, reliable clean boost for solo level increase find the Rush Booster an excellent value option”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is solid”
— from the community notes
“Transparent boost suits solo level increase and amp driving applications”
— from the reviews
- clean boost
- transparent
- boost
- rush booster
- amp driving applications
- solo level increase
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the TC Electronic Rush Booster is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Country
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the TC Electronic Rush Booster
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Mesa Boogie Mark I leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R leans this transparent tone toward medium gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic Rush Booster
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
16% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe
pedal
12% 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 Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe after TC Electronic Rush Booster in the signal chain, clear of TC Electronic Rush Booster's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
10% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Xotic SP Compressor's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
5% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay after TC Electronic Rush Booster in the signal chain, clear of TC Electronic Rush Booster's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb
Walrus Audio
5% 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 Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb after TC Electronic Rush Booster in the signal chain, clear of TC Electronic Rush Booster'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 transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after TC Electronic Rush Booster — modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl
Boutique & premium upgrades
One Control Granith Grey Booster V2
One Control
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Wampler Talent Booster
Wampler
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Walrus Audio Defcon 4 Boost
Walrus Audio
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Wampler Decibel
Wampler
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
One Control Raspberry Booster
One Control
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Walrus Audio Plainsman Clean Boost
Walrus Audio
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost
Vox
80% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Xotic RCBV2
Xotic
71% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost
Matthews Effects
98% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Booster
MXR
98% similaritysimilar tone character
Tech 21 BST-O Boost Overdrive
Tech 21
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the TC Electronic Rush Booster (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the TC Electronic Rush Booster?+
The closest matches in character are the Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost, the Xotic RCBV2, the Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost. Boutique upgrades: One Control Granith Grey Booster V2, Wampler Talent Booster, Walrus Audio Defcon 4 Boost.
What pairs well with the TC Electronic Rush Booster?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Synergy SL2 Module — Into a transparent tone, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing.
How much does the TC Electronic Rush Booster cost?+
Around $31.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).