Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp

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Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp

Boss

BP-1W Booster/Preamp

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 577601
Brand: Boss
Model: BP-1W Booster/Preamp
Price: $170.50

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The BP-1W is a clever little box, a Waza Craft take on a booster with a few extra tricks. It’s a great way to add some subtle warmth, a touch of chorus, or a simple rhythmic echo to your signal—especially useful for players who want a compact, all-in-one solution without a ton of fuss. Think gigging musicians needing a little extra something without cluttering their board.

Product Description

  • Boss BP-1W Booster/Preamp
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Waza Craft Series
  • Clean boost and preamp
  • Controls: Level
  • Gain
  • Switches: NAT (Clean Booster)/CE (Chorus Ensemble)/ RE (Space Echo)
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: On/Off
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • centre negative
  • Power supply with a 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply (coaxial connection - centre negative - not included
  • Art. no. #409939#)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 129 x 73 x 59 mm
  • Weight: 450 g
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Waza Craft build quality ensures exceptional durability and reliability.
  • • NAT mode provides a transparent, clean boost ideal for subtle volume enhancement.
  • • CE mode adds a usable, warm chorus effect for added texture.
  • • RE mode offers a simplified, rhythmic echo for creative soundscapes.
CONS
  • • Limited control over the 'RE' Space Echo mode's parameters.
  • • The chorus effect is somewhat basic compared to dedicated chorus pedals.
  • • The enclosure, while robust, is relatively heavy for its size.

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Clean Boost, Preamp, Chorus, Space Echo
Controls Level, Gain, NAT/CE/RE switches
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Coaxial (center negative)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input, 6.3mm Mono Output, DC 5.5x2.1mm Power Jack
Dimensions 129 x 73 x 59 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NAT mode is exceptionally clean; it boosts the signal without adding coloration, unlike some boosts that can introduce a slight mid-range bump.
No, it's a simplified version offering a basic rhythmic echo; it lacks the extensive parameter controls of a dedicated Space Echo pedal.
It signifies a higher level of quality control and component selection, resulting in a more robust and reliable pedal than standard Boss offerings.

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