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Boss CB-RC505 Gig Bag

Boss CB-RC505 Gig Bag

Boss-designed and tailor-made for the RC-505 and RC-505 MKII, this backpack is the ultimate solution when it comes to gigging with your loop station.

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Boss AC-22LX 10W Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

Boss AC-22LX 10W Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

The smallest member of the ACS family, the Boss AC-22LX acoustic guitar amplifier is small enough for a side-table yet spits 10 Watts of power and wide, life-packed stereo sound via Boss' own innovative Air Feel function.

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Boss BGK-30 Guitar Synth Cable MIDI to TRS Jack, 9m

Boss BGK-30 Guitar Synth Cable MIDI to TRS Jack, 9m

Specially designed for BOSS GK Series gear like the GM-800, GK-5, GK-5B, GKC-AD and GKC-DA, the BGK-30 Guitar Synth Cable is 9-metres-long and has been fitted with a right-angled stereo jack plug at either end.

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Boss BGK-15 Guitar Synth Cable 2x TRS Jack MIDI Cable, 4.5m
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Boss BGK-15 Guitar Synth Cable 2x TRS Jack MIDI Cable, 4.5m

Specially designed for BOSS GK Series gear like the GM-800, GK-5, GK-5B, GKC-AD and GKC-DA, the BGK-15 Guitar Synth Cable is 4.5-metres-long and has been fitted with a right-angled stereo jack plug at either end.

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Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter Serial GK to 13-pin GK

Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter Serial GK to 13-pin GK

The Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter can be teamed up with various Roland and Boss GK gear to act as a digital to analogue converter when linking different socket types. This edition converts the new Serial GK port to a 13-pin GK port.

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Boss GKC-AD Guitar Synth Converter 13-pin GK to Serial GK

Boss GKC-AD Guitar Synth Converter 13-pin GK to Serial GK

The Boss GKC-AD Guitar Synth Converter can be teamed up with various Roland and Boss GK gear to act as an analogue to digital converter when linking different socket types. This edition converts a 13-pin GK port to the new Serial GK port.

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Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup bass guitar synthesiser element

Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup bass guitar synthesiser element

Install the Boss GK-5B Electric Bass Guitar Divided Pickup and plug it directly into a compatible synth unit via a Serial GK format TRS jack cable to completely flip and transform the sound.

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Boss GK-5 Electric Guitar Divided Pickup guitar synthesiser element
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Boss GK-5 Electric Guitar Divided Pickup guitar synthesiser element

Part of the Boss Next-Generation Serial GK System, the GK-5 divided guitar pickup can be connected to the GM-800 guitar synthesizer and other Boss-designed guitar synths for a mass of sonic options.

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Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer
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Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer

Taking the next evolutionary step when it comes to guitar and bass synthesis, Boss offer up the GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer unit. Combine this progressive treat with the Roland Divided Pickup and gain access to the Roland ZEN-Core Sound Engine.

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Boss ME-90 Guitar Multiple Effects
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Boss ME-90 Guitar Multiple Effects

Like a breath of fresh air in a world of increasingly complex multi-effects units, the Boss ME-90 unit supplies guitarists with a clean, tactile and intuitive effects-based cockpit.

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Boss DM-101 Analogue Delay Machine
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Boss DM-101 Analogue Delay Machine

While bucket-brigade technology has formed the core of analogue delay for over half a century, with the DM-101 Analogue Delay Machine, Boss pull things up to 21st century spec via accurate digital CPU control.

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Boss SDE-3000 EVH Dual Digital Delay

Boss SDE-3000 EVH Dual Digital Delay

Based on the eighties legend that was the Roland SDE-3000 digital delay rack unit, the Boss SDE-3000D is just as powerful and just as far-reaching a dual delay, but comes neatly wrapped in a stompbox housing loaded with modern perks.

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Boss Gigcaster 8 8-Channel Live-Streaming Mixer
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Boss Gigcaster 8 8-Channel Live-Streaming Mixer

Made with live-streaming musicians in mind, the Boss Gigcaster 8 mixer is a powerful, all-in-one audio command centre for content creation.

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Boss Gigcaster 5 5-Channel Live-Streaming Mixer

Boss Gigcaster 5 5-Channel Live-Streaming Mixer

Made with live-streaming musicians in mind, the Boss Gigcaster 5 mixer is a powerful, all-in-one audio command centre for content creation.

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Boss BAC-KTN21B Katana-210 Bass Amp Cover

Boss BAC-KTN21B Katana-210 Bass Amp Cover

Made from durable polyester and embroidered with the Boss logo, this cover has been tailor-made to fit the Katana-210 combo bass amplifier like a snug and protective glove.

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Boss BAC-KTN11B Katana-110 Bass Amp Cover

Boss BAC-KTN11B Katana-110 Bass Amp Cover

Made from durable polyester and embroidered with the Boss logo, this cover has been tailor-made to fit the Katana-110 combo bass amplifier like a snug and protective glove.

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Boss BAC-KTNART Katana-Artist / Katana-Artist-MKII Amp Cover

Boss BAC-KTNART Katana-Artist / Katana-Artist-MKII Amp Cover

Featuring a hard-wearing polyester design with reinforced seams and a handle aperture, the Boss Katana-Artist Amp Cover offers your Katana Artist or Katana Artist MkII guitar amplifier some much needed, practical protection.

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Boss BSM-20-WB Guitar Strap with Logo Monogram

Boss BSM-20-WB Guitar Strap with Logo Monogram

Ideal for any die-hard BOSS fanatics, this guitar strap comes finished end-to-end with the black-and-black Boss logo for a tight, minimal look.

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Boss BSM-20-BW Guitar Strap with Boss Logo Monogram (Black/White)

Boss BSM-20-BW Guitar Strap with Boss Logo Monogram (Black/White)

Feel free to show that you are a Boss fan with this guitar strap, plentiful with the Boss logo. Made of durable nylon with leather ends that are also used for American baseball gloves. Sturdy in other words.

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Boss BSM-20-BB Guitar Strap with Logo Monogram

Boss BSM-20-BB Guitar Strap with Logo Monogram

Ideal for any die-hard Boss fanatics, this guitar strap comes finished end-to-end with the black-and-black Boss logo for a tight, minimal look.

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Boss Katana Cabinet 212 Waza Speaker Cabinet

Boss Katana Cabinet 212 Waza Speaker Cabinet

Team it up with the Katana-Artist MkII amplifier head and the Boss Katana 212 Waza speaker cabinet will give your guitar tone life. This stage-ready cab comes loaded with two 12 inch custom Waza speakers.

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Boss FS-1-WL Wireless Foot Switch
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Boss FS-1-WL Wireless Foot Switch

While there are plenty of universal footswitches out there, many models can turn out to be pretty limited. Enter the Boss FS-1 WL Wireless Footswitch: a fully-assignable stage buddy that can take care of the visuals as well as the audio.

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Boss SL-2 Slicer Audio Pattern Processor
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Boss SL-2 Slicer Audio Pattern Processor

Tired of playing the same licks over and over? The ever-inspiring BOSS SL-2 Slicer provides a creative tool-box that will breathe a gust of fresh rhythmic energy into your music.

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Boss DS-1W Waza Distortion
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Boss DS-1W Waza Distortion

Built in Japan, the Boss DS-1W Waza Distortion takes all of the character and legendary tone of the little orange box that first dropped in 1978 and backs it up with an improved circuit, an all-new custom mode, and a premium buffer.

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Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller
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Boss GA-FC EX Foot Controller

Looking for more control over your Boss Katana amp? The GA-FC EX six-switch foot controller offers exactly that, featuring a practical lay-out so you can toggle or trigger various functions.

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Boss Dual Cube LX Bass Amplifier 10W 2x 5-inch Stereo
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Boss Dual Cube LX Bass Amplifier 10W 2x 5-inch Stereo

Cramming flexible sound, convincing amp emulations, and a bank of effects into a combo big enough to sit on a coffee table, the Boss Dual Cube LX Bass Amplifier is the ultimate rehearsal, recording, and live-streaming tool.

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Boss Dual Cube LX Guitar Amplifier 10W 2x 4-inch Stereo
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Boss Dual Cube LX Guitar Amplifier 10W 2x 4-inch Stereo

Cramming flexible sound, convincing amp emulations, and a bank of effects into a combo big enough to sit on a coffee table, the Boss Dual Cube LX Guitar Amplifier is the ultimate rehearsal, recording, and live-streaming tool.

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Boss CB-BU10 Utility Gig Bag backpack for music equipment
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Boss CB-BU10 Utility Gig Bag backpack for music equipment

Built to carry an array of gear in maximum comfort, the Boss CB-BU10 Utility Gig Bag has been stuffed with no less than ten separate compartments and boasts an ultra-strong construction that's been padded in all the right places.

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Boss RE-2 Space Echo Pedal

Boss RE-2 Space Echo Pedal

When Roland released the original Space Echo in 1974, it turned out to be a banger that remained in production for a whopping fourteen years. Now, you can get the warm sound of that iconic effect in the form of the Boss RE-2.

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Boss RE-202 Space Echo
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Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Made by the same builder as the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo, the Boss RE-202 doesn't just offer the same features as the original unit but piles on various modern extras.

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Boss Katana-210 Bass 160W Combo Bass Amplifier
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Boss Katana-210 Bass 160W Combo Bass Amplifier

In need of a hyper-reliable combo, loaded with two 10 inch speakers, a mass of sound-tweaking option plus a small mountain of effects and practical features? Look no further than the Boss Katana 210 bass amp.

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Boss Katana-110 Bass 60W Combo Bass Amplifier
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Boss Katana-110 Bass 60W Combo Bass Amplifier

Beefing up the iconic Boss Katana Series, this 60-Watt-strong combo bass amplifier doesn't just supply the solid basics, but fully adaptable sound to back up virtually any bassist, no matter their go-to flavour.

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Boss GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Multi-Effect Pedal with Touch Screen
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Boss GX-100 Guitar Effects Processor Multi-Effect Pedal with Touch Screen

Ran out of pedalboard room? BOSS present the GX-100: a highly-advanced multi-effects pedal in single-unit form fleshed out with no less than 23 amplifiers and 150 effects.

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Boss BCC-2-3535 3.5mm TRS MIDI Cable, 60cm

Boss BCC-2-3535 3.5mm TRS MIDI Cable, 60cm

This BCC-2-3535 from Boss is a high-level patch cable and this is thanks to its oxygen-free copper conductor and shielding and slim, space-saving 3.5mm TRS connectors. Suitable for virtually all Boss pedals.

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Boss BCC-1-3535 TRS Mini-Jack MIDI Cable, 30cm

Boss BCC-1-3535 TRS Mini-Jack MIDI Cable, 30cm

This BCC-1-3535 from Boss is a high-level patch cable and this is thanks to its oxygen-free copper conductor and shielding and slim, space-saving 3.5mm TRS connectors. Suitable for virtually all Boss pedals.

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Boss FZ-1W Fuzz Waza Craft
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Boss FZ-1W Fuzz Waza Craft

The Japanese-designed Waza Craft Series Boss FZ-1W Fuzz packs vintage and modern flavoured fuzz into a solidly reliable and surprisingly flexible stompbox.

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Boss RC-600 Loop Station
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Boss RC-600 Loop Station

Boss mark the beginning of a new age with the release of the RC-600 Loop Station. The ultimate stereo looper, this slab of sonic genius records in 32-bit sound quality, has a near-endless bank of effects, and boasts supreme ease of use.

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Boss BMIDI-2-35 TRS Mini-Jack to MIDI Cable, 60m

Boss BMIDI-2-35 TRS Mini-Jack to MIDI Cable, 60m

This cable has a length of 60 centimetres and features an angled 3.5 mm TRS jack on one end and a 5-pin male MIDI connector on the other.

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Boss BMIDI-1-35 TRS Mini-Jack to MIDI Cable, 30m
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Boss BMIDI-1-35 TRS Mini-Jack to MIDI Cable, 30m

This cable has a length of 30 centimetres and features an angled 3.5 mm TRS jack on one end and a 5-pin male MIDI connector on the other.

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Boss SY-200 Synthesizer Effect Pedal
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Boss SY-200 Synthesizer Effect Pedal

Got space on your board and in your sound for some synth-style fun? Then allow the Boss SY-200 synthesizer pedal to warp your brain. This pedal basically turns your guitar or bass into a synth.

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Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet Effect Pedal
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Boss IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet Effect Pedal

The Boss IR-200 stacks an IR impulse loader and an amplifier in one compact stompbox that can be customised from the ground up to slot into every and any sonic situation.

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Boss CB-WZ-AIR Carrying Case for Waza-Air and Waza-Air Bass

Boss CB-WZ-AIR Carrying Case for Waza-Air and Waza-Air Bass

If you're lucky enough to own a pair of Boss Waza-Air or Waza-Air Bass headphones, then the custom-made Boss CB-WZ-AIR Carrying Case is a must-have.

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Boss Waza-Air Bass Wireless Personal Bass Amplification System
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Boss Waza-Air Bass Wireless Personal Bass Amplification System

Taking headphone amps to a professional level, this pair of Boss-developed Waza-Air Bass headphones are home to a built-in bass amplifier, effects, a Bluetooth function for streaming audio, and a companion app for easy editing via a phone.

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Boss RC-505 mkII Loop Station Tabletop Looper Effect Pedal
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Boss RC-505 mkII Loop Station Tabletop Looper Effect Pedal

The mighty Boss RC-505 mkII Loop Station is an extensive yet mega-accessible looper set up for vocalists, beatboxers, and DJs. Five stereo loop tracks are lined up at the ready and come backed up by an array of controls and effects.

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Boss CB-EG20 Electric Guitar Gig Bag
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Boss CB-EG20 Electric Guitar Gig Bag

Own an electric guitar worthy of high-end protection? Boss offer your favourite solid-body the deluxe travel comfort and protection of the CB-EG20 gig bag - check it out if you're generally super-careful with your standard-shape axe.

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Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expression Pedal

Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expression Pedal

The first to introduce the next step when it comes to expression pedals, Boss present the EV-1-WL: the first wireless MIDI expression pedal in the world. Out-of-the-box compatibility with lots of Boss and Roland gear guaranteed!

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Boss BT-DUAL Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
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Boss BT-DUAL Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor

Team the Boss BT-DUAL Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor up with compatible Boss gear and add wireless Bluetooth audio and MIDI functionality. It's that simple.

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Boss CUBE-ST2-R Cube Street II Red Mobile Stereo Amplifier for Instruments + Vocals
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Boss CUBE-ST2-R Cube Street II Red Mobile Stereo Amplifier for Instruments + Vocals

The Boss Cube Street II follows up the ever-popular Roland Cube, and this smart next-gen stereo amplifier is still designed for both vocals and instruments, and an even better gigging partner for buskers and roaming performers.

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