The WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost is a Wem boost pedal, currently around $79.99. Close alternatives include the Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Boost and the Dr. Scientist Boostbot. It pairs well with the Laney LX35R and the Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo.
WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost
Wem · pedal
The WEM Copicat Boost is a clean boost pedal from the revived WEM brand, honoring the legacy of the legendary Copicat tape echo with a transparent, musical level boost. It adds gain and presence to push an amp's front end or lift a solo, voiced to stay true to the signal, favored by players wanting a simple, quality boost with a touch of vintage British character.
What stands out
“It is a single-purpose boost with , by design”
— from the reviews
“For a quality, transparent boost with vintage heritage, the WEM Copicat Boost is a sensible choice”
— from the reviews
“It adds gain and presence to push an amp's front end or lift a solo, voiced to stay true to the signal, favored by players wanting a simple, quality boost with a touch of vintage British character”
— from the listing
“The WEM Copicat Boost is a clean boost pedal from the revived WEM brand, honoring the legacy of the legendary Copicat tape echo with a transparent, musical level boost”
— from the listing
“A clean, transparent boost that adds level and presence to push an amp's front end into breakup or lift a lead, staying true to the original signal with a subtle British flavor”
— from the reviews
- boost
- transparent
- presence
- british
- simple
- vintage
- clean boost
- gain
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost is commonly used in
- Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Amps that pair well with the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost
Laney LX35R
Laney
28% 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)
Laney LX35R leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
28% matchMarshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo leans this transparent tone toward low gain, 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
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Ampeg V-4 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
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
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
Pedals that stack with the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
19% 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, Nobels ODR-1 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
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, Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR Flanger
MXR
16% 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 MXR Flanger after WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost in the signal chain, clear of WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear
14% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
What Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
10% 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 Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb after WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost in the signal chain, clear of WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
9% 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 Eventide Modulated Delay after WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost in the signal chain, clear of WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Source Audio L.A. Lady
Source Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Source Audio L.A. Lady leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Ibanez Booster mini
Ibanez
62% similarityShared character: boost, simple, transparent
TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster
TC Electronic
61% similarityShared character: boost, simple, transparent
Electro-Harmonix LPB-1
Electro-Harmonix
93% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Zeus Drive Overdrive
TC Electronic
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
ToneConcepts Distillery 'The Luke'
Toneconcepts
68% similarityShared character: signal, boost, presence
Dunlop MXR M293 Booster Mini
Dunlop
63% similarityShared character: boost, presence, touch
Xotic RC Booster V2
Xotic
62% similarityShared character: boost, presence, subtle
Black Arts Toneworks -Skyboost
Black Arts Toneworks
62% similarityShared character: boost, presence, subtle
Warm Audio Dirty Boy Jr. Booster
Warm Audio
58% similarityShared character: boost, subtle, transparent
Revv Tilt Boost (Shawn Tubbs Signature)
Revv
56% similarityShared character: boost, presence, touch
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Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Boost
Friedman
63% similarityShared character: boost, presence, transparent
Dr. Scientist Boostbot
Dr Scientist
60% similarityShared character: boost, presence, subtle
EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost
EarthQuaker Devices
59% similarityShared character: boost, presence, simple
Greer Amps Sonic Boom
Greer
58% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, gain
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: boost, touch, transparent
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost
Hiwatt
55% similarity“honoring the legacy of the legendary Copicat tape echo with a transparent, musical level boost”
See all alternatives to the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost?+
The closest matches in character are the Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Boost, the Dr. Scientist Boostbot, the EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost. Budget picks: Ibanez Booster mini, TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster, Electro-Harmonix LPB-1. Boutique upgrades: ToneConcepts Distillery 'The Luke', Dunlop MXR M293 Booster Mini, Xotic RC Booster V2.
What pairs well with the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney LX35R, Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo, Synergy SL2 Module — Laney LX35R leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost cost?+
Around $79.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).