Boss FV-500-H

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Boss FV-500-H

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FV-500-H

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Product Info

Article Number: 184382
Brand: Boss
Model: FV-500-H
Price: $126.50

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This FV-500-H is a solid upgrade from the classic FV-300, especially if you're looking for a volume pedal that won't muddy your tone. The high-impedance design makes it ideal for guitarists who want to manipulate their amp’s gain and sustain – it’s a real workhorse for players wanting expressive control.

Product Description

Boss FV-500-H, Mono Volume PedalThe BOSS FV-500 is the worthy successor of the volume pedal classic FV 300.

The H version is designed with high impedance and is therefore designed for use between guitar and amp. Thanks to the Minimum knob you've practically got a rhythm preset available.

With its high-impedance design, the pedal is interesting for guitarists who want to control the volume of their guitar (and thus also the distortion of the amp) by pedal. The FV 500 fulfils this task - in contrast to most guitar potentiometers - practically without sound loss - particularly before the preamp of the amp! The tuner out is also very practical; With a connected tuner you can tune silently!

The new pedalboard star?

  • Aluminium casing
  • High impedance
  • Input and output jack on the front
  • Expressional pedal connection
  • Pedal can be used as a volume and as an expression pedal
  • Controller for Minimum volume
  • Suitable for guitar and bass guitar
  • Measurements (W x H x D): 110 x 72 x 289 mm
  • <font color="red">*Attention: * Not suitable for keyboards!</font>
PROS
  • • High impedance preserves signal integrity, crucial for nuanced amp interaction
  • • Aluminum casing offers robust durability and a premium feel
  • • Minimum knob allows for easy creation of rhythmic swells and fades
  • • Tuner out provides silent tuning, a huge benefit for stage use
CONS
  • • The aluminum casing can be slippery, especially with pedals stacked on top
  • • The taper, while functional, isn’t as dramatic as some vintage volume pedals
  • • Can be a bit bulky for smaller pedalboards, impacting space efficiency

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Key Features

Type Mono Volume Pedal
Taper Linear
Minimum Volume Adjustable via knob
Connections 1/4 in Input, 1/4 in Output, 1/4 in Tuner Out
Build Material Aluminum Casing, Steel Internal Components
Weight 2.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

High impedance means it draws less signal, preserving your guitar’s character and dynamics, particularly important when driving an amp’s preamp.
While linear, the adjustable minimum knob allows you to create usable swells, but a more expressive logarithmic taper might offer a wider range for extreme swells.
It's designed for guitar, but will work with bass; however, the high impedance might slightly alter the bass’s low-end response – experiment to see if you like the effect.

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