Shin’s Music Tokyo – Clean Boost

The Clean Boost from Shin’s Music Tokyo is a “low gain” take on one of the brand’s all-time bestsellers—the legendary Clean Drive, originally designed over 20 years ago. Based on the same versatile overdrive circuit known for its unique tonal character, the Clean Boost strips away the extra gain stages to deliver enhanced clarity, punch, and dynamic response.

Yes, those Dymo-style labels on the enclosure are part of the charm—every Shin’s Music pedal sports this handmade aesthetic. It’s a reflection of their philosophy: artisanal craftsmanship with a modular, adaptable spirit. Each pedal is housed in a high-quality enclosure with a tasteful relic finish and crackled nitro-style lacquer. Inside, the components are carefully selected, and the entire unit is assembled with meticulous attention to detail. And don’t bother asking for a schematic—the circuit is fully gooped to keep it secret.

Key Features:

• Controls: Gain, Tone, Volume
• Runs on standard 9VDC
• Relic finish with cracked-celluloid style lacquer
• Handmade in Tokyo using premium components

Plugged into a clean amp with plenty of headroom—like a Two-Rock Studio Signature—the Clean Boost instantly impresses. No noise. No popping. Just pure tone and lightning-fast response. The attack is incredibly sharp and articulate, enhancing the amp’s natural sound while adding richness and harmonic sparkle.

With everything set to noon, you get a vibrant, dynamic clean tone with a shimmering top end—not overly bright, just beautifully alive. The low end is deep and full, a sonic signature of Shin’s Music. Mids are thick and present, and with the gain cranked, the Clean Boost pushes into gritty breakup territory—more like a bold preamp crunch than a full overdrive.

Best of all, it cleans up effortlessly with your guitar’s volume knob and lets you drive any amp—clean or dirty—with authority and finesse.

Why We Love It:

• Explosive attack with natural “bloom” and organic compression
• Rich harmonic content that cuts through the mix
• Ultra-musical upper mids and highs without harshness
• One of the most inspiring and amp-like boost pedals we've ever tried

If you're chasing a boost that feels alive, expressive, and utterly musical, the Shin’s Music Clean Boost belongs on your board.