{"product_id":"vox-vtb1-vfz-1-treble-booster","title":"Vox VTB1 VFZ-1 Treble Booster","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eVox VFZ-1 Treble Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eClassic British bite. Modern VOX engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eFew guitar tones are as iconic as a VOX amplifier driven by a vintage British treble booster. Heard on legendary recordings by Rory Gallagher, Brian May, and Marc Bolan, this combination helped define the sound of early rock music. The VFZ-1 revives that legacy with a modern, road-ready design that captures the musical character of classic treble boosters—without the instability and limitations of vintage Germanium circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eVintage character, modern stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eOriginal treble boosters relied on Germanium transistors, prized for their rich nonlinear response but infamous for noise, inconsistency, and temperature sensitivity. Simply replacing Germanium with Silicon often removes the magic, so VOX engineers took a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eBy closely analyzing multiple vintage units and carefully modeling their behavior, VOX developed a unique circuit that recreates the wide, expressive nonlinear range of Germanium using a single, precisely biased Silicon transistor. The result is a smooth onset of drive, complex harmonics, and exceptional cleanup when rolling back your guitar’s volume—hallmarks of the best classic treble boosters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eAt the heart of the VFZ-1 is a hand-selected Silver Can BC108 transistor, chosen for its consistency, low noise, and authentic vintage feel. Modern thin-film resistors further reduce noise beyond what was possible with 1960s components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eThe sound and feel of the originals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eThe VFZ-1 retains the simplicity of a classic single-transistor design while delivering far greater reliability and predictability. Its custom biasing places the circuit squarely in the sweet spot, making it easy to live in that expressive edge-of-breakup zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eLower your guitar’s volume for bright, chimey cleans, or turn up the Boost control to push your amp into harmonically rich overdrive with focused presence and ample headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eAuthenticity meets flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eWhile remaining true to vintage voicing, the VFZ-1 offers added versatility for modern players. The Fat Switch broadens the boosted frequency range, allowing anything from tight, cutting attack to thicker, fuller punch. Careful circuit design keeps noise to a minimum—even at higher gain settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eDesigned to pair with VOX amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eMatched with a VOX AC15 or AC30, the VFZ-1 unlocks the singing, touch-sensitive overdrive that defined the golden era of British rock. Dynamic, interactive, and highly responsive, it delivers classic treble booster tone with modern reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eIconic tone, reimagined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003eVintage treble boosters are rare, expensive, and unpredictable. The VFZ-1 brings their sound and feel back in a compact, stable, and pedalboard-friendly format—faithful to the past, refined for today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eAuthentic vintage treble booster voicing tuned for VOX amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eUnique Silicon design that accurately reproduces Germanium-style nonlinear behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eSingle-transistor gain stage for classic clarity and touch sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3383\"\u003ePrecision biasing for a wider sweet spot and excellent volume-knob cleanup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eHand-selected Silver Can BC108 transistor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3476\"\u003eFat Switch for expanded frequency response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003eExceptionally low noise performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eRugged, compact, vintage-style enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eCompatible with modern pedalboard power supplies and flexible signal-chain placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312734163133,"sku":"1057827","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/TREBLEBOOSTER.jpg?v=1768577624","url":"https:\/\/moogaudio.com\/products\/vox-vtb1-vfz-1-treble-booster","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}