Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor
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Boss
VG-800 V-Guitar Processor
Product Info
Article Number:
606752
Brand:
Boss
Model:
VG-800 V-Guitar Processor
Category:
Guitar/Bass Synthesizers
Price:
$753.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The VG-800 is a serious upgrade for V-guitar enthusiasts. It's a powerful tool for expanding your sonic palette, offering incredible realism and flexibility, especially if you're into layering or creating unique hybrid sounds. This is ideal for studio players and gigging musicians wanting a versatile and expressive synthesized guitar voice.
Product Description
- Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric Bass
- Next generation V-Guitar processor with advanced serial GK interface
- Create unique guitar and bass sounds with a variety of instrument
- pickup position and string settings
- Newly developed dual guitar/bass function merges two different guitar or bass elements into a single instrument
- Instantly switch to custom or alternate tunings
- including Drop
- Open
- 12-String and more
- String bend function
- Classic Roland GR-300 guitar synthesiser and VIO guitar sounds
- GK output for connection to GM-800 guitar synthesiser
- Edit memories and organise sounds on your computer with BOSS Tone Studio (Note: GK-5 (guitar) or GK-5B (bass) pickup required)
- Controls: 1 - 5
- Select
- Output Level
- Pushbuttons: Inst
- Effects
- Menu
- Left
- Exit
- Right
- LED: Up und Down
- CTL 1
- LC-display: 256 x 80 pixels
- Footswitch: Up
- Down and CTL 1
- Power consumption: 690 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 173 x 135 x 63 mm
- Weight: 920 g
- *Connectors: *
- GK input and output: Two 1/4" TRS jacks (only for BGK cable)
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo Send / Return: Two 6.3 mm stereo jacks
- L/Phones output: 6.3 mm jack
- R/Mono output: 6.3 mm jack
- CTL2/3 / Exp1 : 6.3 mm jack
- CTL4/5 / Exp2 : 6.3 mm jack
- USB-C
- MIDI input and output
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
*Note.* No battery operation possible
PROS
- • Advanced GK interface offers vastly improved tracking accuracy.
- • Dual guitar/bass function expands creative possibilities significantly.
- • BOSS Tone Studio software provides comprehensive sound editing and organization.
- • String bend function adds expressive realism to synthesized tones.
CONS
- • Requires a GK pickup (GK-5 or GK-5B), adding to the overall investment.
- • The unit's size and weight can be cumbersome for pedalboard setups.
- • Sound quality relies heavily on the quality of the connected guitar and pickup.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracking Type
Serial GK Interface (advanced, improved accuracy over previous models)
Sounds
Roland GR-300 classic synth sounds, VIO guitar sounds, wide range of instrument patches, string/pickup/tuning emulations.
Presets
User-programmable memory locations for storing custom sounds and setups; BOSS Tone Studio software enables extensive editing and organization.
Controls
Assignable knobs (1-5), Select button, Output Level control, dedicated buttons for Instrument, Effects, and Menu navigation.
Connections
GK output (for connection to GM-800 or other synthesizers), standard 1/4" instrument input, 1/4" main output, MIDI In/Out, USB port for software connectivity.
Power Supply
DC 9V (BOSS PSA-series power adapter recommended – not included)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The serial GK interface is a significant leap forward; tracking is noticeably more accurate and responsive, especially with fast playing and string bends.
You absolutely need a guitar equipped with a GK-5 or GK-5B pickup to utilize the tracking functionality; it's not a universal solution for all guitars.
While not strictly *essential*, Tone Studio unlocks the full potential for patch customization, editing, and organizing sounds, making it highly recommended for serious users.
