Boss CE-5
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Boss
CE-5
Product Info
Article Number:
126739
Brand:
Boss
Model:
CE-5
Category:
Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals
Price:
$115.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CE-5 is a solid, budget-friendly option for guitarists and bassists needing a versatile chorus effect. It’s not going to replace a boutique analog chorus, but its compact size, true bypass, and high/low cut filters make it a great all-rounder for gigging musicians who need something reliable and easy to dial in.
Product Description
- Boss CE-5 Effect Pedal
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
- Chorus
- With high and low cut filter for extended sound shaping
- Controls: Level
- Rate
- Depth
- High Cut
- Low Cut
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Outputs: A (mono) and B: 6.3 mm jack each
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 55 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable power supply: Art.#409939#)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm
- Weight: 425 g
PROS
- • Compact design ideal for pedalboards with limited space
- • High/Low cut filters offer surprisingly nuanced tonal shaping
- • Boss’s legendary reliability ensures years of dependable use
- • Classic chorus sounds, easily dialed in for subtle shimmer or thick modulation
CONS
- • The CE-5’s chorus tone can be a bit 'synthetic' compared to analog alternatives
- • Limited control range; lacks more advanced modulation shaping options
- • Mono output limits stereo widening capabilities for more complex setups
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Chorus, Flanger, Phaser
Controls
Level, Rate, Depth, High Cut, Low Cut
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Stereo
Mono (with dual outputs for pseudo-stereo
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC Adapter (Art.#409939#)
Dimensions
73 x 129 x 59 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CE-5 is digital and offers more versatility with its high/low cut, but the CE-2w has a warmer, more organic analog chorus sound.
It’s technically mono, but the dual outputs allow for a pseudo-stereo effect by slightly detuning each signal – a decent workaround if true stereo isn't essential.
Absolutely! The low cut filter is especially useful for bass, preventing muddy low-end frequencies when using chorus effects.
