Boss RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb
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Boss
RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb
Product Info
Article Number:
540029
Brand:
Boss
Model:
RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb
Category:
Delay/Echo Pedals
Price:
$216.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RE-2 nails that vintage Space Echo vibe – it's a beautifully compact package delivering warm, saturated delays and authentic spring reverb. This is a sweet choice for guitarists and bassists craving that classic 70s/80s sound, especially those into post-punk, new wave, or anything needing a touch of lo-fi character.
Product Description
- Boss RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb
- Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Delay/Reverb
- Legendary Space Echo Tape-Delay & Spring Reverb sound in a compact pedal
- 11 Delay modes
- Controls: Echo
- Reverb
- Intensity
- Tone
- Repeat Rate
- Wow & Flutter
- Switch: Mode Rotary Switch
- LED: Effect On
- Footswitch: Effect Bypass (Set Tempo: Hold)
- Input A (mono) & B: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Output A (mono) & B: 6.3 mm jack
- CTL/EXP: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Powersupply adapter connection: Barrel connector socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 75 mA
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply unit (suitable power supply unit Art.#409939#
- not included in the scope of delivery)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm
- Weight: 450 g
PROS
- • Authentic tape echo warmth, a true recreation of a classic
- • Spring reverb provides lush, organic ambience
- • Compact size makes it pedalboard-friendly
- • Solid Boss construction ensures long-term reliability
CONS
- • Limited delay modes compared to modern digital delays
- • Wow and flutter controls can be tricky to dial in precisely
- • Mono input/output limits stereo widening possibilities
Product Video
Key Features
Delay Type
Analog-voiced tape delay emulation
Max Delay Time
Approximately 800ms (depending on mode)
Controls
Echo, Reverb, Intensity, Tone, Repeat Rate, Wow & Flutter
Tap Tempo
Via footswitch hold functionality
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter or 9V battery
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a remarkably close recreation, capturing the core sonic character but with modern reliability and easier controls – expect similar warmth but with a bit more consistency.
Yes, the CTL/EXP jack allows for expression pedal control over parameters like echo level, reverb, or intensity, offering dynamic performance options.
It's a nuanced control; subtle adjustments add character, but too much can create a very noticeable, almost unstable, warble – experimentation is key.
