TC Electronic BONAFIDE BUFFER Ultra-Compact Analog Buffer with Automatic True Bypass
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Features
- High-quality analog buffer
- Run long cables without any signal degradation
- Power failure mode - automatically switches to true bypass if power gets cut
- Ultra-compact design thatll fit on or under any board
Description
Ultra-compact analog buffer features a high-quality tone tool to protect your valuable guitar tone
Brand: TC Electronic
Style: Buffer
Color: Black
Item Weight: 0.18 kg
Voltage: 9
Voltage: 9
Amperage: 0.04 milliamps
Audio Output Effects: Analog
Controls Type: Knob
Power Source: Corded Electric
Hardware Interface: 1/4-inch Audio
Signal Format: Analog
Style: Buffer
Color: Black
Sound Profile: Neutral
Item Weight: 0.18 kg
Item Dimensions: 3 x 4 x 3 inches
Connector Type: 1/4 inch (6.35mm) audio jack
Brand Name: TC Electronic
Number of Items: 1
Number of Packs: 1
UPC: 642892770717
Global Trade Identification Number: 38, 96, 57
Unit Count: 1 Count
Included Components: pedal
Item Type Name: Guitar Signal Path Effect
Manufacturer: Music Tribe US
Model Name: BONAFIDE BUFFER
Model Number: Bonafide Buffer
Manufacturer Part Number: P0DD2
Warranty Description: 1 year parts and labor.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2026 by JAY
This has to be the best compact buffer I have the pleasure of using on my pedal board. If you want to quiet down your signal, this is the buffer for you. I use a verity of pedals and this passes my signal cleanly.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2026 by Andrew D'Angelo
Even though I use mostly Boss pedals I was surprised at how much actual signal loss you can get over the course of just 10'-20' of cable. It wasn't a horribly dramatic loss at first but over the course of a few more feet and or a few more pedals, it increases. I try to use as many buffered pedals as possible so I don't have to worry but through a chain of many pedals the amount of tone does drop because sometimes there is no buffered version of some pedals. I didn't realize it until connecting these on one of my pedalboards. It seems to be a combination of the number of pedals you use as well as the length of your cable going into your guitar and your amp. That usually equals at least 20' very easily and often times more length. I like to use a TC Electronics Polytune pedal in the front of my chain and then end it with the Bonafide Buffer to take out any worry of signal loss I might have. It's one of those things that you don't actually notice until you try it. Like most, I assumed I was already getting the perfect signal through my pedalboard to my amp, until I wasn't. On a whim I bought one just to try and yeah there is a difference you can hear for yourself. All 3 tones high, mid and low all were a little better and more distinct to my ear. Even though I use a compressor pedal the signal I was losing previously was noticeable and it wasn't from the compressor. It took me a while to figure out but it turned into one of those "aha' moments after I got the first Bonafide pedal. I have 2 pedalboards and could use one to be interchangeable but I bought a backup just so I wouldn't have to worry about accidentally forgetting to add it to the board I plan on using.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024 by Amiga95
Price was right and does what it says. Noticed an immediate improvement and treble response through my board.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by Charlie Graves
The online reviews did not lie - this is an amazing little buffer pedal. Removed ALL of the noise in my signal chain (I typically use 10 to 12 pedals) and my amp sounds crystal clear now. Only takes-up a tiny amount of space on my board. I'm using this as an output buffer at the end of my signal chain just before my amp. My tuner functions as an input buffer, otherwise I would buy a second TC Bonafide. Worth every cent, so buy with confidence!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024 by brian p eggers
The BonaFide Buffer does what it's supposed to do - it buffers your signal to combat against high end frequency loss. I am primarily a worship/praise musician and, at my church, we isolate the amps in a separate room. That means we have LONG cables from the stage to the other room in the back - probably a hundred feet. With such length comes the high end frequency loss, muddying your sound. You can compensate by trying to roll your bass eq back and increase your treble, but this doesn't really work. In such instances, a buffer is the logical and pretty much only choice. What's nice about TC's buffer is that it has a small footprint - I have a Pedaltrain Pro completely full of pedals (about 20), which can also cause signal loss. The buffer fits on my board easily and it's the first thing I plug into before all my other gear. I don't notice any changes when I'm practicing at home. However, in the church, my sound sounds like MY sound that I've worked on arduously at home. It's nice to be able to replicate that. This is definitely worth the price and, if you run long cables or have a lot of pedals, you owe it to yourself to get a buffer; and this is a nice choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016 by Bill
I bought this along with the JHS Little Black Buffer to see which would work better in my rig. I have a very neutral buffer at the beginning of an 11-pedal board in my Peterson Strobostomp, and wanted another one at the end to make up for the capacitance acquired through the other pedals before the 15' run back to the amp, since the guitar sounded slightly stronger plugged straight-in. Surprisingly, this performed much better than the JHS for half the price - it sounded and felt more natural. Unfortunately, however, it adds a spike in the upper frequencies that alters the tone, so I am sending it back and I've now ordered an Analog Man Buffer Pedal in my continued search for a neutral sound. You get what you pay for sometimes.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025 by Mr. Archer
Was definitely skeptical at first, not often do you see pedals especially at this price point with 5 stars, but wow! Bought this and a noise suppressor and man what a world of difference. My tone is warm and honestly I like it better than the direct signal at this point. Exceptional value for money, quality is fantastic, it fit perfectly because it’s small. Crazy work here man.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2025 by Lucas Broussard