This is a New Laney Black Country Customs Tony Iommi Signature Boost from Laney, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.
The Laney Black Country Customs is a signature commission designed especially for Black Sabbaths Tony Iommi to re-capture a classic sound from his past. The renowned guitar sound on the first Black Sabbath album was possible because of a modified Dallas Arbiter Range master pedal which was subsequently lost along with its killer tone. Now Black Country Customs have recreated the powerful boost pedal allowing more players to make its sound their own.
Laney are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.
A boost raises signal level without deliberately creating a new effect waveform. Clean boosts emphasise level and headroom, while coloured boosts reshape bass, midrange or treble and may add mild clipping at higher settings. Placed before a gain stage, the extra level changes how that stage distorts; placed later, it can provide a volume lift if sufficient headroom remains.
Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.
Boost pedals give your signal that extra push — perfect for cutting through the mix or driving your amp into sweet natural overdrive. Whether you want a clean volume lift for solos or a touch of grit to wake up your tone, a good boost adds clarity, punch, and presence without changing your core sound. Simple, powerful, and essential on any board, a boost pedal can turn a good tone into a great one with just one stomp.
