The Vertex Boost MKII is a Vertex boost pedal, currently around $199.99. Close alternatives include the Xotic RC Booster and the Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal. It pairs well with the Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Vertex Boost MKII
Vertex · pedal
The Vertex Boost MKII is a compact, transparent gain-boost pedal offering up to 16dB of ultra-clean boost, more than a third smaller than the original Vertex Boost it replaces. It handles both instrument- and line-level signals via ultra-linear input/output buffers, and can drive an amp into saturation or simply add a clean volume bump for solos depending on how hard it's set. An expression pedal input lets players ride the boost level in real time like a volume pedal. Noise floor is very low and headroom is high, with an 8dB boost available at the knob's noon position, making it equally useful as an always-on buffer/booster or an on-demand solo boost.
- boost
- clean boost
- saturation
- transparent
- bump
- clean
- low noise
- noise
Price updated Aug 24, 2026
Genres the Vertex Boost MKII is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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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. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Vertex Boost MKII
Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
22% matchRevv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — EVH 000 gives it high gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Coreblade gives it high gain to fill it with
Pedals that stack with the Vertex Boost MKII
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
24% matchJHS Smiley stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
24% matchSuhr Rufus Reloaded stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Electro-Harmonix Bad
Electro-Harmonix
17% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Bad after Vertex Boost MKII in the signal chain, clear of Vertex Boost MKII's own gain stage
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
11% matchWhat Universal Audio 1176 Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchPut Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander after Vertex Boost MKII in the signal chain, clear of Vertex Boost MKII's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchRun Red Witch Titan after Vertex Boost MKII in the signal chain, clear of Vertex Boost MKII's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchVertex Boost MKII leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz wants
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Cheaper alternatives
MXR Micro Amp
MXR
70% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, single_rig, noise
MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver
MXR
68% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, boost, headroom
67Audio Libido
67audio
68% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, amp
Boss BP-1
Boss
67% similarityShared character: single_rig, boost, amp
Ibanez Booster mini
Ibanez
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Keeley Katana Clean Boost V2
Keeley
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
71% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, boost, amp
Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal
Xotic
70% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, simple
Keeley Electronics Katana Boost
Keeley
68% similarityShared character: boost, headroom, transparent
J. Rockett Archer Clean
J Rockett
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Beetronics Buzzter Boost Preamp
Beetronics
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer PB100 Preamp Booster
Behringer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Vertex Boost MKII?+
The closest matches in character are the Xotic RC Booster, the Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Limited Edition Pedal, the Keeley Electronics Katana Boost. Budget picks: MXR Micro Amp, MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver, 67Audio Libido. Boutique upgrades: Analog Man King of Tone, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Bobbin Boost.
What pairs well with the Vertex Boost MKII?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Revv Generator 100P MkIII 3-Channel Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Vertex Boost MKII cost?+
Around $199.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 24, 2026).