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I find that I only need the boost prior to the Mu-tron if I'm using single coil pick ups (strat, tele), if I'm using humbuckers (les paul) it can be overkill for the auto-wah. All this is assuming you're not using a guitar with OBEL. I hope this helps

Thanks, guys. Well, there's only one way to know for sure and I look forward to it.

Both my Microtron and original Mutron need something before it to goose it a bit. I no longer have a buffer/blaster in my guitar. I use a compressor set for boost/sustain, not squish. Without a little boost these pedals really don't trigger, in my experience.

The Microtron does not need a boost in front of it with any of my non statoblaster/buffered guitars.

Searing75 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:16 pm The Microtron does not need a boost in front of it with any of my non statoblaster/buffered guitars.

For me it’s not an issue of whether it needs it for quack, but just to get the level up so there’s not a huge drop when switching from overdrive.

Couple of observations now that I've been able to test-drive my new Micro-Tron IV:

- the on-board low pass filter makes this pedal for me (completely eliminates any harsh high end)
- when I use my Reverend Avenger with its 6.0K middle single coil PUP, the sigal into the Micro-Tron does benefit from being goosed a bit first by my Doozy Boost

All in all, I'm digging the Micro-Tron IV. It's worth the price of admission.

Jon S. wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:34 am Couple of observations now that I've been able to test-drive my new Micro-Tron IV:

- the on-board low pass filter makes this pedal for me (completely eliminates any harsh high end)
- when I use my Reverend Avenger with its 6.0K middle single coil PUP, the sigal into the Micro-Tron does benefit from being goosed a bit first by my Doozy Boost

All in all, I'm digging the Micro-Tron IV. It's worth the price of admission.

Smooth right? Jerry was definitely in the low pass zone or at least that’s the JG setting they give you