TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster Pedal – Used

Quick Product Summary

The TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster is a compact clean boost designed to add extra level and drive without unnecessarily colouring the natural character of your guitar and amplifier.

This used example is in Good condition, showing visible signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use. With up to 20dB of boost, a single Level control and TC Electronic’s clever PrimeTime switching system, it is a simple but highly effective addition to almost any guitar rig.

What Makes the TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster Special?

The Spark Mini uses a fully analogue discrete circuit capable of delivering up to 20dB of clean boost. At lower settings it can provide a subtle increase in level and presence, while higher settings can push a valve amplifier or downstream overdrive pedal harder for additional saturation and sustain.

Its PrimeTime footswitch can operate in two ways. A quick press switches the effect on or off normally, while holding the footswitch engages the boost only for as long as your foot remains on it. This makes it especially useful for momentary solo boosts or short passages that need extra level.

Who Is It For?

The Spark Mini Booster is ideal for guitarists who want a straightforward boost pedal that takes up very little pedalboard space.

It works particularly well for increasing solo volume, pushing valve amplifiers, driving other gain pedals harder or compensating for level differences between guitars and pickup configurations.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Effect Type	Clean Boost
Condition	Used – Good
Maximum Boost	Up to 20dB
Circuit	Fully Analogue
Control	Level
Switching	PrimeTime
Momentary Boost	Yes
Bypass	True Bypass
Format	Mini Pedal
Power	9V DC

Condition Overview

Condition Grade: Good

This pedal is in good used condition, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and normal pedalboard use.

It remains a solid working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.

What’s Included?

• TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster Pedal

• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Effect Type	Clean Boost
Circuit Type	Discrete Analogue
Maximum Boost	20dB
Main Control	Level
Switching	PrimeTime Footswitch
Latching Operation	Yes
Momentary Operation	Yes
Input	1 x 1/4" Jack
Output	1 x 1/4" Jack
Bypass	True Bypass
External Power	9V DC
Recommended Supply Capacity	Greater Than 100mA
Format	Ultra-Compact Mini Enclosure

Power Requirements

The TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster requires a suitable 9V DC power supply capable of supplying more than 100mA.

No power supply is included with this used pedal.

FAQs

What does the TC Electronic Spark Mini Booster do?

It increases the output level of your guitar signal by up to 20dB, allowing it to function as a clean boost or as a way of pushing an amplifier or another gain pedal harder.

How much boost does it provide?

The Spark Mini provides up to 20dB of boost.

Does it change the tone of my guitar?

The Spark Mini is designed primarily as a clean boost, preserving the fundamental character of your instrument and amplifier while increasing signal level.

What does the Level control do?

The single Level knob determines how much additional output is applied when the pedal is engaged.

What is PrimeTime switching?

PrimeTime allows the footswitch to work as either a conventional latching on/off switch or a momentary boost depending on how you press it.

How do I use the momentary boost?

Press and hold the footswitch and the boost remains active only while your foot stays on the switch. Release it and the pedal returns to bypass.

Can it be used as a solo boost?

Yes. The Spark Mini is particularly well suited to increasing level for solos, either using normal latching operation or the momentary PrimeTime function.

Can it push a valve amplifier into more overdrive?

Yes. Increasing the signal hitting the amplifier can push a responsive valve amp further into natural breakup and saturation.

Can it be used with other overdrive pedals?

Yes. Placing the Spark Mini before another drive pedal can increase its gain and saturation, while placing it afterwards can provide more of a final volume boost.

Does it use true bypass?

Yes. The Spark Mini features true bypass switching.

Is it suitable for a crowded pedalboard?

Yes. Its ultra-compact enclosure makes it particularly useful where pedalboard space is limited.

What power supply does it require?

It requires a suitable 9V DC supply rated above 100mA.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.

What condition is this example in?

This example is graded Good, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal.

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