Pure Analog Signal Preservation & Pristine Line Driving
The Suhr Buffer Pedal is an essential utility tool engineered by John Suhr and his team to solve one of the most common issues gigging and studio musicians face: high-end signal degradation caused by long cable runs, complex pedalboards, and unbuffered true-bypass switching. Designed to preserve the exact frequency response, dynamics, and feel of your guitar plugging straight into a high-end tube amplifier, the Suhr Buffer delivers ultra-low noise performance with zero tone coloration.
Housed in a compact, rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, the Suhr Buffer does more than just restore your top-end clarity. Featuring dual isolated outputs, a phase reverse switch, and a dedicated tuner power pass-through, it serves as the ultimate master input or output routing hub for your pedalboard.
- Best For: Studio Musicians, Touring Guitarists, Large Pedalboard Builders, and Players using long cable runs (20+ feet).
- Sonic Vibe: Completely transparent, ultra-quiet, non-colored, and dynamic. Restores original pick attack and high-end clarity without adding artificial boost or harshness.
Key Features & Technical Specifications
- Pure Analog Circuitry: Designed by John Suhr to ensure complete signal integrity and zero digital artifacts.
- Dual Isolated Outputs: Primary output plus a secondary transformer-isolated output to eliminate ground loops when splitting signals between two amplifiers or a tuner.
- Phase Reverse Control: Dedicated micro-switch allows instant 180-degree phase correction when running dual-amp rigs.
- Power Pass-Through: Features a 9VDC power output jack to conveniently power a tuner or additional utility pedal directly from the buffer.
- Ultra-Low Noise Floor: Premium internal components keep self-noise completely silent, even in high-gain amplifier chains.
- Enclosure: Compact, heavy-duty aluminum construction built for rigorous touring environments.
- Power Requirements: Standard 9VDC center-negative power supply operation.
- Origin: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Lake Elsinore, California, USA.
The Guitar Sanctuary includes full factory warranty coverage, expert pedalboard consultation, and fast, fully insured shipping on all Suhr Tone Tools.
DC INLET: Use a compatible 9-18Vdc with a center negative power supply.
INPUT: Instrument Input, use this jack to connect to your instrument.
OUTPUT: Primary output, use this jack to connect to an amplifier or effect device.
ISO OUTPUT (transformer isolated): Secondary output, use this to split your instrument's signal to an additional amplifier or sound source.
PHASE SWITCH (ø): The Phase Switch reverses the polarity of the Buffer’s ISO Output by 180º. Activate this switch to keep both output sources in phase.OUT- Normal (non-reversed) IN- Signals phase reversed by 180º
Input Impedance: 1M Ω
Output Impedance: 150 Ω
Power Connector: 9v
Operating Voltage: 4.5Vdc - 18v
Maximum Voltage: 20Vdc
Over Voltage Protection: Yes
Current Consumption: <5ma
Dimensions: L- 2.87” x W- 2.53” x D- 1.23”
Weight: .379 lbs.
We are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am until 6pm CDT.
Any order placed before 3pm CDT Tuesday through Saturday is processed for shipment the same day. Orders placed Sunday-Monday will be processed for shipment the following Tuesday.
For Free Shipping items, Effects pedals and small goods items are generally shipped via USPS Priority Mail, and Guitars and Amplifiers are generally shipped via UPS Ground.
Due to our central location in the middle of the US, most orders will be delivered within 1-3 days delivery time.
Other shipping methods are available (at an additional cost), including next day air.
Please call us directly at (972)540-6420 if you have any questions regarding shipping for your order.
