ion boost

ion boost

Nigh Effectworks

Ion Boost

…is a zero-compromise analog preamp sculptor, conceived for the tone connoisseur who refuses to settle for anything less than molecular fidelity. Voiced to enhance midrange dimensionality, contour subharmonic bloom, and reveal air in the upper register, it maintains absolute signal purity while imparting a harmonic structure so rich, it's nearly audible in the silence between notes.

At its heart lies a discrete, component-matched topology, assembled by hand using only rigorously vetted materials — including WIMA polypropylene film capacitors for temporal stability, Lumberg brand jacks cryogenically treated for reduced microphonic resonance, and signal path components positioned according to golden-ratio trace layouts to preserve phase linearity across the crystal lattice.

Each unit is carefully biased by ear in a non-ferrous, RF-shielded environment to eliminate electromagnetic coloration. Final voicing is performed through oxygen-free silver cabling into NOS reference monitors, ensuring the pedal not only responds to touch, but to intent.

This is not a boost. This is an unveiling.

What does all that mean?


It’s a “clean” boost. Rolled off, it’s off. Around 9 O’Clock you’ll find unity gain. Anything above is icing on the cake. It tightens up the low end, cuts out high end hiss and turned all the way up it will slam the front of your amp with the aggression of an angry mage cursing your tone to the nine hells.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • We accept returns of pedals if they are not damaged or untampered with.

  • I will pack and ship in stock orders within 45 hours.

  • I have no brick & mortar store, however if you’re in the NJ area I don’t mind meeting up with you to show you some pedals.

  • Message me on my contact form and I will let you know how many are in stock.