RPA California Treble Booster

BOOSTER

Description

In 1974, right before the start of the "Burn" tour, Ritchie Blackmore changed his live setup. First and foremost, he wanted to play live with an echo effect and made the AIWA TP-1011 reel-to-reel tape recorder his first choice. This unit offered the typical 1/3 seconds echo repeat, perfectly matching Blackmores natural beat. Additionally, Ritchie Blackmore used the integrated microphone pre-amp as a booster, and with this his beloved Hornby-Skewes treblebooster he used for many years was not longer needed and was sent into retirement.

Media

Videos

Demo by Dirk Gentz Rocker (EN)

Demo by DogwithtwoBones (EN)

Technical data

Width
3.03 in
Depth
4.33 in
Height
2.17 in
Circuit type
analog
Voltage
9V DC, center negative
Current
0.35mA