Xotic SCB Selectable Boost Frequency Super Clean Buffer Guitar Effects Pedal (Used, Damaged Retail Box) for $119

True-bypass pedals are great. They don’t alter your tone when they’re not in use. But — as the guitarists here at GearNuts will attest — if you string a lot of them together, your tone will suffer. And if you throw long cable runs into the mix, the problem is even worse. So what can you do? Xotic’s Super Clean Buffer to the rescue! The SCB acts as a defibrillator for your tone. Its built-in high-performance preamp is built around the famous JRC4558 chip to ensure a classic sound. Its buffer circuit employs a discrete design, and it yields an open, wide spectrum of tone. Beyond that, it boasts a rich-sounding +12dB clean boost with a selectable boost frequency. Want to improve your tone? Get a Super Clean Buffer — it’s that easy.