Boss NS-2
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
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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
186products in stock
$50–$1,450price range
Boss in the charts
Every chart where Boss has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Boss distortion pedals
21 models$77 – $300Best Boss modelling guitar combos
13 models$222 – $808Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$118 – $736Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$189 – $1,280Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$200 – $1,037Best Boss delay / echo pedals
10 models$156 – $498Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$123 – $296Best Boss vocalists
7 models$211 – $475Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$199 – $313Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$119 – $222Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$356 – $930Best Boss switch pedals
5 models$61 – $725
21 models$77 – $300Best Boss modelling guitar combos
13 models$222 – $808Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$118 – $736Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$189 – $1,280Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$200 – $1,037Best Boss delay / echo pedals
10 models$156 – $498Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$123 – $296Best Boss vocalists
7 models$211 – $475Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$199 – $313Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$119 – $222Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$356 – $930Best Boss switch pedals
5 models$61 – $725
All 186 Boss products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 2 of 4.
Boss CH-1 Chorus
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$128€115Check ↗
Boss SY-200 Guitar Synthesizer
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$335€300Check ↗
Boss AD-2
Acoustic Guitar Effects
$151€135Check ↗
Boss AB-2
Switch Pedals
$61€55Check ↗
Boss TR-2
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$126€113Check ↗
Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$692€620Check ↗
Boss GX-1B Bass Effects Processor
Bass Multi Effects
$270€242Check ↗
Boss Dual Cube Bass LX
Solid-State Bass Combos
$329€295Check ↗
Boss VE-1
Vocalists
$211€189Check ↗
Boss BF-3
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$157€141Check ↗
Boss AW-3
Wah Pedals
$160€143Check ↗
Boss PH-3
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$151€135Check ↗
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Compressor Pedals
$121€108Check ↗
Boss FS-5U
Sustain Pedals
$50€45Check ↗
Boss GT-1000CORE
Guitar Multi Effects
$646€579Check ↗
Boss OC-5
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$166€149Check ↗
Boss SY-1000 Guitar Synthesizer
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$1,115€999Check ↗
Boss WL-20L Wireless System
Wireless Guitar / Bass systems
$199€178Check ↗
Boss WL-20 Wireless System
Wireless Guitar / Bass systems
$205€184Check ↗
Boss RT-2 Rotary Ensemble
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$228€204Check ↗
Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet
Guitar Multi Effects
$200€179Check ↗
Boss GK-5B Bass Synth Pickup
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$253€227Check ↗
Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$260€233Check ↗
Boss Dual Cube LX
Solid-State Guitar Combos
$178€159Check ↗
Boss GX-100
Guitar Multi Effects
$587€526Check ↗
Boss RC-10R Rhythm Loop Station
Looper Pedals
$312€279Check ↗
Boss RV-500 Reverb
Reverb Pedals
$479€429Check ↗
Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher
Switch Pedals
$579€519Check ↗
Boss PS-6 Harmonist
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$200€179Check ↗
Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$155€139Check ↗
Boss SY-1 Synthesizer
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$233€209Check ↗
Boss DC-2w Dimension Chorus
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$269€241Check ↗
Boss VE-500 Vocal Performer
Vocalists
$475€425Check ↗
Boss CE-2w
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$251€225Check ↗
Boss VB-2W Vibrato
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$267€239Check ↗
Boss FZ-5 Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
$151€135Check ↗
Boss OS-2
Distortion Pedals
$114€102Check ↗
Boss LS-2
Switch Pedals
$125€112Check ↗
Boss PX-1 Plugout FX
Chorus / Flanger / Phaser Pedals
$251€225Check ↗
Boss BP-1W Booster / Preamp
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$179€160Check ↗
Boss FZ-1W Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
$217€194Check ↗
Boss DD-8 Digital Delay
Delay / Echo Pedals
$200€179Check ↗
Boss DD-3T Digital Delay
Delay / Echo Pedals
$159€142Check ↗
Boss RC-202
Looper Pedals
$380€340Check ↗
Boss DM-2W Delay
Delay / Echo Pedals
$211€189Check ↗
Boss RV-200 Reverb
Reverb Pedals
$278€249Check ↗
Boss SL-2 Slicer
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$164€147Check ↗
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.