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Boss BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal

The Boss BP-1W Waza Craft Booster/Preamp is packed with iconic preamp circuits of the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble & the Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Featuring 3 selectable modes for tonal versatility

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    Experience the power of classic vintage guitar tones with the BOSS BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal. This premium Waza Craft pedal allows you to recapture the authentic sounds of the legendary BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, this pedal provides a professional range of tones that will take your sound to new heights. The BP-1W offers a unique blend of vintage chorus and echo effects, allowing you to create lush and expansive sounds like never before. From subtle rhythmic textures to full-on psychedelia, this is your ticket to pushing the boundaries of your music. And with its robust metal casing and versatile controls, this pedal is tough enough to handle whatever you throw at it, stage or studio. So ditch those old plug-ins and stale samples – get yourself a BOSS BP-1W for ultimate guitar tone on tap!

    The vintage BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and RE-201 Space Echo are legendary for their inspiring and influential effect sounds. But they’re also loved for their variable analog preamp circuitry, which instantly infuses any guitar tone with character, body, and richness. With the BP-1W, you can now access these two classic preamp tones in a premium Waza Craft pedal, along with a natural, clear voice that functions as a standard clean boost.

    Boss BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal Features

    • Waza Craft innovation for a premium analog tone experience
    • Premium booster and preamp pedal with analog circuitry derived from legendary BOSS and Roland effects
    • Versatile design with three selectable modes
    • CE mode reproduces the bright, bell-like preamp sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
    • RE mode reproduces the fat, warm preamp sound of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
    • NAT mode provides a natural clean boost with minimal sound coloration
    • Gain knob controls the amount of saturation introduced into the signal
    • Level knob for controlling the overall volume and driving the inputs of amps and other pedals
    • Selectable standard or vintage input buffer with different tone and response characteristics
    • Made in Japan
    • BOSS five-year warranty

    Magical Enhancement

    For generations, savvy guitarists have relied on key pieces of analog gear to enhance their core tone. Though discontinued over 30 years ago, the CE-1 and RE-201 remain widely used by many players for their characterful preamps as much as their famous analog effect sounds. These “secret weapons” make the sound richer, fuller, and more satisfying to play, even when their effect processing is bypassed. The BP-1W lets you integrate the magical tone-shaping properties of these legends into your own rig — without having to seek out rare and expensive vintage originals.

    Versatile Analog Sound Shaping

    The BP-1W is one of the most flexible boost pedals available, offering three unique operation modes in a single compact stomp. Along with CE and RE vintage modes, a third mode provides a pristine clean boost when you want to pump the volume without added color. The Gain knob allows you to dial in a range of saturation and drive tones unique to each mode, while the Level knob lets you balance the effect/bypass sound or push downstream pedal and amp inputs for further tonal enhancement.

    Choose Your Tone Color

    • CE: This mode reproduces the CE-1 preamp tone, known for its bright, bell-like character and tight low-end response. Tweak the Gain knob to conjure an array of pleasing tones, from mild to aggressive.
    • RE: This mode reproduces the unique color and response of the RE-201 preamp circuitry. It adds fatness and warmth even at the lowest Gain settings, with increasing saturation as the knob is turned up. You can achieve powerful driven sounds with rich analog compression characteristics, providing foundational vintage color to feed pedals and amps.
    • NAT: Produces a punchy, natural voice with minimal coloration. The modern analog Waza Craft circuitry provides a wide boost range, delivering top performance for any standard clean boost application.

    Two Premium Buffers

    The BP-1W features high-quality buffer circuitry with two selectable types. Slide the rear panel switch to choose between the pure signal of a standard buffer or a vintage buffer with lower input impedance. The vintage type produces a warmer tone and a smooth dynamic response, with maximum benefits achieved by connecting a guitar with passive pickups directly to the BP-1W’s input. The standard buffer is always engaged for signal conditioning when the pedal is bypassed, regardless of the buffer switch setting.

    Waza Craft: The Art of Superior Tone

    Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. This enthusiastic spirit continues with the Waza Craft series, bringing you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. In Japan, “Waza” is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship.

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    Boss BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal Specifications

    Boss BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Boss BP-1W Waza Booster Preamp Pedal Specifications

    • Nominal Input Level: 20 dBu
    • Input Impedance:
      • Effect OFF: 1 M ohms
      • Effect ON (BUFFER switch at STD): 1 M ohms
      • Effect ON (BUFFER switch at VTG): 100 k ohms
    • Nominal Output Level: 20 dBu
    • Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
    • Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
    • Bypass: Buffered bypass
    • Controls:
      • GAIN knob
      • LEVEL knob
      • BUFFER switch (STD/VTG SW)
      • MODE switch
      • Pedal switch
    • Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
    • INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    • POWER jack: DC IN jack
    • Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
    • Current Draw: 60 mA
    • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59mm (2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches)
    • Weight (including battery): 430 g (1 lb)
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