Boss - BP-1W - Booster/Preamp
- 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
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Sonic Sweetener
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.
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.| Nominal Input Level | -20 dBu |
| Input Impedance | <Effect OFF> |
| 1 M ohms | |
| <Effect ON> | |
| 1 M ohms (BUFFER switch: STD) | |
| 100 k ohms (BUFFER switch: VTG) | |
| 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) |
| Connectors | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type |
| OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type | |
| DC IN jack | |
| Power Supply | Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) |
| AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) | Current Draw |
| 60 mA | |
| Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours |
| * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. | |
| Accessories | Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” |
| Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61) | |
| Options (sold separately) | AC adaptor: PSA series |
| SIZE AND WEIGHT | |
| Width | 73 mm |
| 2-7/8 inches | |
| Depth | 129 mm |
| 5-1/8 inches | |
| Height | 59 mm |
| 2-3/8 inches | |
| Weight (including battery) | 430 g |
| 1 lb |
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