Description

Boss BP1W Waza Craft Booster/Preamp Pedal

The Boss BP1W Waza Craft Booster/Preamp Pedal is the high-end stompbox that tone purists have been waiting for. It combines the variable preamp characters of the legendary CE-1 Chorus and RE-201 Space Echo to give you those iconic baseplates without the associated effects. Along with a default “natural” voice that serves as a clean boost, the BP-1W introduces extra richness, depth, and versatility to your guitar tone.

Built to the highest standards in Japan, the Waza Craft series BP-1W promises the height of premium analogue tone experiences. In CE mode, the pedal reproduces the bell-like chimes and bright tones of the preamp section of the legendary CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, whereas RE mode voices the chunky, rounded sound of the RE-201 Space Echo Preamp. And if you want minimal sound colouration, the Natural mode delivers a pure clean boost to elevate your tone without influencing it. Complete with selectable standard or vintage input buffer, you can get the sonic and response profiles you’re looking for on the BP-1W.

In CE mode, the Boss BP-1W Waza Craft Booster/Preamp Pedal replicates the iconic, bright, bell-like preamp tone of the legendary BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble. This distinctive character, known for its immersive depth, can effortlessly breathe life into your guitar sound by adding a beautiful layer of harmonic complexity. On the other hand, in RE mode, the pedal pulls from the legacy of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, replicating its fat, warm preamp sound. It imbues your tone with a rounded, vintage feel that’s ideal for achieving a classic, analog vibe. This mode can enrich your sound with a sense of nostalgia and warmth that’s instantly recognisable and widely revered in the world of music.

The BP-1W Waza Craft Preamp Pedal features a selectable input buffer, allowing players to choose between ‘Standard’ and ‘Vintage’ input buffer settings to achieve an ideal tone. On the “Vintage” setting, you can expect a sweeter response thanks to a slight bass cut and tighter signal bandwidth, whereas “Standard” provides an uncoloured, full range input buffer.

Boss BP1W Waza Craft Booster/Preamp Pedal Features:

• Sound Modes: Natural, CE (BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble preamp), RE (Roland RE-201 Space Echo preamp)
• Controls: Level, Gain
• Input Buffer: STD (wide range tone), VTG (vintage tone)
• Warranty: BOSS five-year warranty
• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  • Effect OFF: 1 M ohms
  • Effect ON (BUFFER switch: STD): 1 M ohms
  • Effect ON (BUFFER switch: VTG): 100 k ohms
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• 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: Approx. 4.5 hours (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
• Dimensions: 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm / 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
• Weight (including battery): 430 g / 1 lb
• Accessories:
  • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
  • Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
• Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA series
• * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms