Boss GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal

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Boss GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal

Boss

GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 398160
Brand: Boss
Model: GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal
Price: $253.00

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The GT-1 is a solid entry point into the world of multi-effects, offering a surprisingly wide palette of sounds in a small package. It's perfect for gigging musicians or bedroom players who want a versatile effects solution without a premium price tag—just don’t expect the absolute top-tier fidelity of Boss’s more expensive offerings.

Product Description

  • Boss GT-1 Guitar Multi-FX Pedal
  • Multi Effect For Electric Guitar
  • 108 Effect Types
  • 32 Seconds looper
  • Up to 7 hours of operation time with batteries
  • 99 Presets
  • 99 user patches
  • 3 Footswitches
  • 1 expression pedal and 1 additional footswitch/expression pedal input
  • USB port for using as an audio interface or for the editor
  • Professional sounds and editor free to download on bosstonecentral.com
  • Power supply with 4x AA batteries or 9V DC power supply (coaxial connection
  • negative pole inside - e.g. Article Nr: #102842# - not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 305 x 152 x 56 mm
  • Weight (including batteries): 1.3 kg
  • Suitable fooswitch: Boss FS-6 - Article Nr: #173531# (not included)
  • Suitable expression pedal: Roland EV 5: Article Nr: #102890# (not included)
  • Suitable bag: Art.#438093# (not included in the delivery)
PROS
  • • Decent range of effects for budget-conscious players
  • • Compact size makes it gig-friendly and pedalboard-compatible
  • • Built-in looper allows for simple practice and song creation
  • • USB audio interface capability expands its functionality
CONS
  • • Effect quality isn't flagship Boss level; more 'good enough' than 'amazing'
  • • Limited amp model selection compared to higher-end multi-effects units
  • • Footswitch layout can feel cramped for complex patching

Product Video

Key Features

Effects Count 108
Amp Models 29
Presets 99
Looper 32 seconds
Expression Pedal 1
Connections 3 Footswitches, USB, Aux In, Aux Out, Headphone Out

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Frequently Asked Questions

The amp models are serviceable for practice and recording, but lack the dynamic response and nuanced tone of a high-end tube amp.
Its compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly, but the limited footswitch options might require an external switch for more complex setups.

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