Boss
Japan, est. 1970s · 178 products across 6 categories
About 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.
- • 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
- • 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
Boss Products
Boss RV-500 Reverb
Reverb Pedals
Boss Katana Mini
Solid-State Guitar Combos
Boss GT-1B Bass Multi-FX Pedal
Bass Multi Effects
Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher
Switch Pedals
Boss EV-30
Volume/Expression Pedals
Boss ACS Acoustic Singer Pro
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Boss ACS Acoustic Singer Live
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Compressor Pedals
Boss AD-2
Acoustic Guitar Effects
Boss GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal
Guitar Multi Effects
Boss CE-2w
Guitar Effects
Boss VE-8 Acoustic Singer
Vocalists
Boss RC-202
Looper Pedals
Boss VO-1 Vocoder
Guitar Effects
Boss VB-2W Vibrato
Guitar Effects
Boss BC-1X Bass Compressor
Bass Pedals
Boss DD-500 Digital Delay
Delay/Echo Pedals
Boss RV-6
Reverb Pedals
Boss PW-3 Wah Pedal
Wah Pedals
Boss Bass Driver BB-1X
Bass Pedals
Boss FV-30L
Volume/Expression Pedals
Boss FV-30H
Volume/Expression Pedals
Boss VE-1
Vocalists
Boss RC-1
Looper Pedals
Boss FS-7
Keyboard Foot Switches
Boss SD-1W Super Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
Boss DM-2W Delay
Delay/Echo Pedals
Boss BD-2w Blues Driver
Distortion Pedals
Boss DS-1X Distortion
Distortion Pedals
Boss OD-1X Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
Boss MO-2 Multi Overtone
Guitar Effects
Boss TE-2 Tera Echo
Delay/Echo Pedals
Boss JS-10 eBand
Electric Guitar Preamps
Boss BR-80
Multitrack Compact Studios
Boss ST-2 Power Stack
Distortion Pedals
Boss PS-6 Harmonist
Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals
Boss FZ-5 Fuzz
Distortion Pedals
Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator
Guitar Effects
Boss FV-500-L
Volume/Expression Pedals
Boss FV-500-H
Volume/Expression Pedals
Boss FS-6
Keyboard Foot Switches
Boss AB-2
Switch Pedals
Frequently Asked Questions About Boss
While initially manufactured in Japan, Boss pedals are now produced in various locations, including China and Indonesia, maintaining Roland's quality control standards.
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.
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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