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High-quality analog buffer
Prevents signal degradation in long cable runs
Power failure mode: Automatically switches to true bypass when the current is interrupted
High signal to noise ratio (> 112 dB)
Roadworthy construction
Ultra-compact design
Dimensions (W x H x D): 48 x 48 x 93 mm
Powered with a 9V DC power supply (coaxial connector - negative terminal inside, not included, corresponding power supply available under Article Nr 409939)
Power consumption: 40 mA
Battery operation is not possible

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Available since February 2016
Item number 380281
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great buffer

Anonymous 13.04.2016

I have a lot of pedals and the diference between my guitar pluged directly into my amp (tele with a blues deluxe)and pluged trough my pedalboard into the amp is really huge....negatively huge...the tone suck with the pedals was just too big...high freq cut, muddy bass freq, and dull overall sound. the cables i use are not the best but they are not the cheapest, but too many true bypass pedals and cable lenght have thier consequences...that was good enough for me to get a buffer and i got it...this little and not so expensive thing was the perfect solution for my problem...no tone suck, high's are back, the tone is clear and sparkly and no noise added. It's really small, ultra simple, 9v dc...excellent!

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Anonymous 23.11.2016

If like me you are running quite a lot of true bypass pedals then you really do need a buffer. I refused to believe it until I did the test. After hooking up the BonaFide buffer the highs in my sound returned. It's a great size and very sturdy.

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Good Clear Tone

ChrisF62 12.09.2025

I put one toward the front of my signal chain and one at the very end. The difference in tone and clarity is night and day. I've got an old school love for a real pedalboard and I can easily connect mine to an effects loop on my Helix Floor. Adding a noise gate directly behind the effects loop makes pairing old and new like finding the Stairway To Heaven. Rock on!!

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Useful pedal in the studio!

thehomesleep 14.04.2020

Its my first buffer pedal, and I'm satisfied with it! :)
I can't compare it to other pedals in the same catregory, but I own a lot of TC Electronics pedals and I'm vey happy with their quality and sound.

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