The Tech 21 Boost Distortion is a Tech 21 distortion pedal, currently around $149. Close alternatives include the Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost and the Suhr Dual Boost. It pairs well with the PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head and the PRS Archon.
Tech 21 Boost Distortion
Tech 21 · pedal
The Tech 21 Boost Distortion is a combined boost and distortion pedal from Tech 21 of New York, delivering clean boost and distortion capabilities with Tech 21's reliable analog engineering.
What stands out
“The Tech 21 Boost Distortion is a combined boost and distortion pedal from Tech 21 of New York, delivering clean boost and distortion capabilities with Tech 21's reliable analog engineering”
— from the listing
“Tech 21's boost and distortion combination, valued for clean boost with distortion capability in reliable Tech 21 format”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
- distortion
- clean boost
- boost
- tech 21
- reliable tech 21 format
- distortion capability
- new york
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Tech 21 Boost Distortion is commonly used in
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Punk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Tech 21 Boost Distortion
PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head
PRS
11% matchWhat PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
PRS Archon
PRS
11% matchWhat PRS Archon brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Tech 21 Boost Distortion
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
7% matchWhat One Control Lingonberry Overdrive brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion
Rhc Audio
7% matchRHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Somersault's modulated voice goes after Tech 21 Boost Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Tech 21 Boost Distortion's own clean boost character
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Studio Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
4% matchKeep Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after Tech 21 Boost Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Tech 21 Boost Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris LVX Delay
Meris
4% matchKeep Meris LVX Delay after Tech 21 Boost Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Tech 21 Boost Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Shin's Music Mighty Boost
Shins Music
66% similarityShared character: boost
TC Electronic Spark Booster
TC Electronic
66% similarityShared character: boost
Tone City All Spark Boost
Tone City
66% similarityShared character: boost
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
65% similarityShared character: boost
TC Electronic Rush Booster
TC Electronic
65% similarityShared character: boost
One Control Granith Grey Booster V2
One Control
63% similarityShared character: boost
Boutique & premium upgrades
Walrus Audio Defcon 4 Boost
Walrus Audio
64% similarityShared character: boost
Walrus Audio Ages 5-state
Walrus Audio
58% similarityShared character: boost
Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost
Fortin Amplification
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Bobbin Boost
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Ages
Walrus Audio
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost
Vox
67% similarityShared character: boost
Suhr Dual Boost
Suhr
65% similarityShared character: boost
Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down
Third Man Hardware
65% similarityShared character: boost
Matthews Effects Architect
Matthews Effects
65% similarityShared character: boost, distortion
Walrus Audio Plainsman Clean Boost
Walrus Audio
64% similarityShared character: boost
Wampler Talent Booster
Wampler
63% similarityShared character: boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Tech 21 Boost Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Vox TG1-FL4BT Flat 4 Boost, the Suhr Dual Boost, the Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down. Budget picks: Shin's Music Mighty Boost, TC Electronic Spark Booster, Tone City All Spark Boost. Boutique upgrades: Walrus Audio Defcon 4 Boost, Walrus Audio Ages 5-state, Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost.
What pairs well with the Tech 21 Boost Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head, PRS Archon, One Control Lingonberry Overdrive — What PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Tech 21 Boost Distortion cost?+
Around $149 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).