BLOODY BIRMINGHAM
The Germanium Booster from Lowend Company
In our relentless pursuit to offer the most refined and exclusive effects on the market, we proudly present the Bloody Birmingham, a germanium booster designed to redefine how a creamy and sustained overdrive should sound. Designed to hit the front end of your amplifier, this pedal delivers harmonically rich saturation that cuts through any mix while maintaining a smooth and warm texture.
Premium hand-selected components
At the heart of the Bloody Birmingham is a circuit built with the highest quality NOS (New Old Stock) components, each individually tested for gain, loss, and noise to ensure top-level performance. The circuit includes legendary transistors such as the OC45, 2SB171, and 2SB175, each hand-selected for their exceptional sonic characteristics.
We have also chosen premium resistors and potentiometers from brands like Allen-Bradley, Dale, Piher Spain, and Alpha. For capacitors, we’ve selected some of the best available, such as Roe Gold, Mullard Mustard, Erofol I and II, Siemens, and Philips MKT HQ, ensuring pristine audio response and dynamic clarity. The switches, jacks, and connectors come from Taiway/Wurth, 3PDT Alpha/Gorva, and Neutrik, offering superior durability and reliability.
We are so confident in the quality of our product that we offer you a Lifetime Guarantee!
Total tone control
The pedal offers two main controls to give you complete tonal flexibility. The Master knob adjusts both the volume and transistor gain, while the 3-position switch allows you to toggle between different capacitor settings, providing three distinct voicings to suit your gear and style.
Mode 1: A classic treble boost sound, focused on higher frequencies for crisp and cutting tones.
Mode 2: A mid-boost mode, offering a thicker sound while maintaining excellent mix-cutting ability.
Mode 3: Adds some bass for a fuller and more balanced frequency response, ideal for a rounder, thicker tone.
Classic inspiration, modern craftsmanship
Inspired by the legendary sounds of treble boosters that pushed amplifiers beyond their limits, we set out to create our own interpretation of this iconic effect. The result is the Bloody Birmingham, a sonic masterpiece that combines vintage heritage with modern excellence.
Sleek design, built to last
Every detail of the Bloody Birmingham has been meticulously crafted. Housed in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure, it features a sleek silver finish with UV-printed graphics for maximum durability, both on stage and in the studio. Inside, you’ll find a black PCB with gold pads, reflecting the level of craftsmanship and precision that defines our brand.
For tone seekers
The Bloody Birmingham is more than just a pedal: it’s a tool for musicians dedicated to exploring and refining their sound. Whether in the studio or on stage, this germanium booster offers the perfect balance of vintage warmth and modern craftsmanship, making it an essential choice for anyone on the journey of discovering their unique tone.
Battery-powered for superior tone purity
With extremely low power consumption, we’ve designed the Bloody Birmingham to run exclusively on batteries (preferably carbon for optimal performance), as this significantly reduces noise levels in the circuit, resulting in a cleaner and purer signal.”