Boss GKC-AD GK Converter
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
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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
184products in stock
$51–$1,462price 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$78 – $303Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$119 – $742Best Boss modelling guitar combos
12 models$336 – $815Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$190 – $1,290Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$201 – $1,045Best Boss delay / echo pedals
11 models$158 – $502Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$124 – $298Best Boss vocalists
7 models$213 – $478Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$200 – $315Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$120 – $224Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$359 – $937
21 models$78 – $303Best Boss looper pedals
12 models$119 – $742Best Boss modelling guitar combos
12 models$336 – $815Best Boss guitar / bass synthesizers
11 models$190 – $1,290Best Boss guitar multi effects
11 models$201 – $1,045Best Boss delay / echo pedals
11 models$158 – $502Best Boss chorus / flanger / phaser pedals
8 models$124 – $298Best Boss vocalists
7 models$213 – $478Best Boss wireless guitar / bass systems
6 models$200 – $315Best Boss bass pedals
6 models$120 – $224Best Boss acoustic amps
6 models$359 – $937
All 184 Boss products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 4 of 4.
Boss RC-202 Case Set
Looper Pedals
$381€339Check ↗
Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT
Acoustic Amps
$438€389Check ↗
Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 Bundle
Modelling Guitar Combos
$495€440Check ↗
Boss GT-1000CORE Bundle
Guitar Multi Effects
$828€736Check ↗
Boss MT-2W Metal Zone
Distortion Pedals
$167€148Check ↗
Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$141€125Check ↗
Boss Katana 212 Waza Cabinet
2x12 Guitar Cabs
$623€554Check ↗
Boss Katana-110 Bass Bundle
Solid-State Bass Combos
$437€388Check ↗
Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 Bundle
Modelling Guitar Combos
$815€724Check ↗
Boss Katana 100/212 Gen 3 Bundle
Modelling Guitar Combos
$591€525Check ↗
Boss GA-FC EX
Guitar Amp Footswitches
$152€135Check ↗
Boss RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
Looper Pedals
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Boss RC-505 MKII Case Bundle
Looper Pedals
$607€539Check ↗
Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expr. Pedal
Volume / Expression Pedals
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Boss EQ-200 Graphic Eq
Equalizer Pedals
$282€251Check ↗
Boss JS-10 Bundle
Electric Guitar Preamps
$517€459Check ↗
Boss FV-500-H
Volume / Expression Pedals
$129€115Check ↗
Boss RC-505 MKII Case II Bundle
Looper Pedals
$742€659Check ↗
Boss GM-800 Guitar Synth. Bundle
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$937€833Check ↗
Boss FS-1-WL Wireless 3-way Footsw.
Switch Pedals
$128€114Check ↗
Boss Waza Air Bass Headphones
Bluetooth Headphones
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Boss HM-2w Heavy Metal Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$179€159Check ↗
Boss Waza Air Guitar Headphones
Bluetooth Headphones
$365€324Check ↗
Boss OD-200 Hybrid Overdrive
Distortion Pedals
$303€269Check ↗
Boss JB-2 Overdrive / Distortion
Distortion Pedals
$213€189Check ↗
Boss WL-20L Wireless System Bundle
Wireless Guitar / Bass systems
$216€192Check ↗
Boss WL-20 Wireless System Bundle
Wireless Guitar / Bass systems
$223€198Check ↗
Boss BC-1X Bass Compressor
Bass Pedals
$224€199Check ↗
Boss GK-5 Guitar Synth Pickup Kit 6
Guitar / Bass Synthesizers
$483€429Check ↗
Boss SDE-3000 EVH Dual Delay
Delay / Echo Pedals
$502€446Check ↗
Boss RE-202 Space Echo Delay / Reverb
Delay / Echo Pedals
$381€339Check ↗
Boss RE-2 Space Echo Delay / Reverb
Delay / Echo Pedals
$222€197Check ↗
Boss RC-500 Loop Station Bundle
Miscellaneous Guitar Effects
$451€401Check ↗
Boss EX-4
Guitar Multi Effects
$393€349Check ↗
Boss Katana Go Headphone Amp
Headphone Amps
$131€116Check ↗
Boss JS-10 Bundle
Electric Guitar Preamps
$505€449Check ↗
Boss ACS Acoustic Singer Liv Bundle
Acoustic Amps
$749€666Check ↗
Boss ACS Acoustic Singer Pro Bundle
Acoustic Amps
$937€833Check ↗
Boss WL-T Wireless Transmitter
Transmitters
$133€118Check ↗
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.