Brand profile · Japan, est. 1970s

Boss

Boss, initially Roland’s effects division, has become synonymous with rugged, reliable, and innovative effects pedals and amplifiers. Born from a desire to provide affordable, high-quality effects for gigging musicians, Boss quickly established itself as an industry standard, influencing generations of guitarists and keyboardists alike. Their commitment to durability and sonic versatility has solidified their position as a cornerstone of modern music production.

Compact Pedal DesignDS-1 Distortion PedalSY- series SynthesizersRoland IntegrationRobust Construction
1970sfounded
Japancountry
184products in stock
$51–$1,462price range

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All 184 Boss products

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Boss Katana Head Gen 3 Bundle

Modelling Guitar Heads

$502€446Check ↗

Boss Katana Head Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Heads

$483€429Check ↗

Boss FS-6

Keyboard Foot Switches

$89€79Check ↗

Boss FS-5L

Keyboard Foot Switches

$57€51Check ↗

Boss FV-30L

Volume and Expression Pedals

$124€110Check ↗

Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer

Vocalists

$440€391Check ↗

Boss Katana Mini X Blue LTD

Battery Operated Amplifiers

$168€149Check ↗

Boss Katana Mini X

Battery Operated Amplifiers

$180€160Check ↗

Boss Katana Artist Head Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Heads

$641€570Check ↗

Boss ME-90B

Bass Multi Effects

$354€315Check ↗

Boss FS-7

Keyboard Foot Switches

$87€77Check ↗

Boss Cube Street II Red

Battery Operated Amplifiers

$361€321Check ↗

Boss Cube Street II Black

Battery Operated Amplifiers

$359€319Check ↗

Boss Katana Air EX

Modelling Guitar Combos

$517€459Check ↗

Boss RC-600 Loop Station

Looper Pedals

$527€468Check ↗

Boss Katana Air

Modelling Guitar Combos

$449€399Check ↗

Boss Katana 50 EX Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$403€358Check ↗

Boss Katana 50 Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$336€299Check ↗

Boss DS-1w Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$149€132Check ↗

Boss AD-10 Acoustic Preamp & FX

Acoustic Guitar Effects

$433€385Check ↗

Boss DS-1X Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$183€163Check ↗

Boss DS-1 Distortion

Distortion Pedals

$86€76Check ↗

Boss Katana 100 Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$472€419Check ↗

Boss GT-1000

Guitar Multi Effects

$1,045€929Check ↗

Boss DD-500 Digital Delay

Delay / Echo Pedals

$435€387Check ↗

Boss ML-2

Distortion Pedals

$144€128Check ↗

Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor

Guitar / Bass Synthesizers

$682€606Check ↗

Boss ME-90

Electric Guitar Preamps

$332€295Check ↗

Boss FV-50L

Volume and Expression Pedals

$98€87Check ↗

Boss VE-22 Vocal Performer

Vocalists

$404€359Check ↗

Boss EV-30

Volume and Expression Pedals

$125€111Check ↗

Boss FV-30H

Volume / Expression Pedals

$118€105Check ↗

Boss Katana Mini

Solid-State Guitar Combos

$123€109Check ↗

Boss WAZA Tube Amp Expander

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$1,462€1,299Check ↗

Boss Katana-110 Bass

Solid-State Bass Combos

$405€360Check ↗

Boss SD-1W Super Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$168€149Check ↗

Boss SD-1 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$78€69Check ↗

Boss SD-1 Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$78€69Check ↗

Boss Katana Artist Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$787€699Check ↗

Boss Katana 100/212 Gen 3

Modelling Guitar Combos

$568€505Check ↗

Boss Katana-210 Bass

Solid-State Bass Combos

$644€572Check ↗

Boss GE-7 Equalizer

Equalizer Pedals

$120€107Check ↗

Boss RC-500 Loop Station

Looper Pedals

$324€288Check ↗

Boss RC-5 Loop Station

Looper Pedals

$231€205Check ↗

Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

Guitar / Bass Synthesizers

$698€620Check ↗

Boss, honestly

What Boss does well
  • Exceptional build quality and reliability
  • Wide range of versatile effects available
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interfaces
  • Excellent value for the performance
  • Consistent sonic character across models
What to watch for
  • Can sometimes lack boutique-level sonic nuance
  • Some models feel dated compared to newer competition
  • Effects can be a bit 'vanilla' for some tastes
  • Signal chain complexity with multi-effects units
  • Occasionally large pedal footprints

Questions about Boss

Where are Boss instruments made?

While initially manufactured in Japan, Boss pedals are now produced in various locations, including China and Indonesia, maintaining Roland's quality control standards.

Are Boss pedals true bypass?

Many older Boss pedals are not true bypass, while newer models increasingly incorporate true bypass switching to minimize signal loss when the effect is disengaged.

Can I use Boss pedals with a bass guitar?

Absolutely! Boss offers a wide range of bass-specific pedals and many standard effects pedals work equally well with bass guitar signals.

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