Vemuram reboots its Budi Boost as the Budi-G Gritty Gain Boost

I believe Vemuram introduced the original Budi Boost back in 2016 - where it was rather a Clean style of boost, and were the rear accessible trimmer was a secondary Boost / Volume control.

The Budi has now been renamed the Budi-G - where I’m presuming the ’G’ indicates ’Grit’ - as the new version is rather a Dirty Boost - which presumably can also be used as a sort of low gain overdrive.

The most noticeable difference is that the main Boost knob has been changed to Red, while the 5th rear trimmer has also changed to a ’Sustain’ control. The front facia controls are exactly the same 4 as on the original - same labels and all.

Controls - Boost, Bass, Gain, Treble, Saturation trimmer (on rear).

I’m actually a little keener on this edition than the original Clean version - as I’m a big fan of enhanced harmonics and subtle grit - which is why I love Germanium Transistor overdrives and fuzzes so much.

While my sort of priority long-term Vemuram target is the Tweed-style Galea Medium-Gain Overdrive. Which has become a lesser priority since I acquired the Tubesteader EggNog.

Pricing on the Budi-G is ￥38,500 / c$270 - and currently its already for sale in Japan, and will be making its way to international dealers imminently.

I guess Vemuram’s flagship pedal is still its Jan Ray take on the Timmy - while I really love the Josh Smith Signature Myriad Fuzz.

One of the best things about Vemuram are their solid bronze style enclosures - of course alongside superior components and built quality.

I was way too late for the TSV808 - while there are now a few suitable substitutes for that long since sold out format. The Budi-G goes down as a nice-to-have for me alongside the Galea!