AT-222B Kowloon Boost
The CAT’S Factory AT-222B Kowloon Boost is a professional-grade, boutique guitar effects pedal handcrafted in Japan. Developed as a signature model for the legendary LOUDNESS guitarist Akira Takasaki, this pedal is specifically engineered to provide a powerful volume boost and tonal enhancement that ensures a guitar signal remains prominent within a dense band mix. Technically, the Kowloon Boost offers up to 20dB of clean gain, allowing players to push a tube amplifier into natural saturation or simply increase solo volume without unwanted coloration. It features a simple, intuitive one-knob interface for gain control and utilizes high-quality internal components and wiring, identical to those used on Takasaki’s personal touring rig. The pedal is housed in a rugged aluminum enclosure and features true bypass switching to preserve signal integrity when disengaged. It is highly regarded for its exceptional transparency, touch sensitivity, and low-noise floor, making it a staple for high-performance live and studio applications.