New Hi Five
The Mellowtone New Hi Five is a boutique boost/preamp pedal that adds a warm, tube-like character to your guitar tone. While many boost pedals simply crank up the volume, the New Hi Five is a more nuanced affair, imbuing your signal with a luscious midrange presence and subtle harmonic richness. At its heart, the New Hi Five utilizes a carefully-tuned preamp circuit that imparts a touch of organic compression and bloom, smoothing out your pick attack and rounding off harsh transients. This makes it an excellent choice for players seeking to thicken up their clean tones or push their amp into a more saturated, singing lead sound. But the New Hi Five is no one-trick pony. Twist the gain knob, and you'll unlock a whole range of tones, from a gentle push all the way to full-on, cranked-amp crunch. The pedal's voiced EQ controls allow you to fine-tune the midrange emphasis, ensuring your solos and rhythm parts cut through the mix with authority. While the New Hi Five is a relative newcomer to the pedal market, its vintage-inspired design and musical voicing have already caught the ear of discerning guitarists. Rumor has it that acclaimed blues-rocker Joe Bonamassa has been spotted using one on stage, praising its ability to seamlessly blend with his rig's existing gain stages. Whether you're looking to breathe new life into your clean tones or add some welcome grit to your leads, the Mellowtone New Hi Five is a pedal that deserves a spot on your pedalboard.
