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Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay
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Boss SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay

With the SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay, Boss has taken the iconic sound of a Roland SDE-3000, smooshed it into a classic compact Boss stompbox and stuck on an extra-special Offset pot for good measure. The result? Wall-to-wall mono-to-stereo fun.

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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-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 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 CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus Pedal
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Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus Pedal

The Boss CE-2W is based on the legendary CE-1 chorus pedal and has been developed in Japan by the wizards responsible for Boss' Waza Craft series. It goes far beyond the original and is stereo too!

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Boss BAC-ACSPRO Amplifier Cover
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Boss BAC-ACSPRO Amplifier Cover

Fully protect your Boss Acoustic Singer PRO guitar amplifier against dust, dirt, scuffs and scratches whether in storage or on the road with this tailor-made cover.

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Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator
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Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator

Boss's AC-3 guitar pedal offers electric guitarists the opportunity to create the characteristic sound of an acoustic guitar. There are four different models to choose from: Standard, Jumbo, Enhance and Piezo.

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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 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 BPC-8 Patch Cable with Slimline Pancake Plugs, 20cm

Boss BPC-8 Patch Cable with Slimline Pancake Plugs, 20cm

In the smart design of this BPC patch cable, Boss offer the assurance of high-quality parts and signal transfer alongside the convenience of slimline 'pancake' jack plugs, so not one millimetre of space is wasted.

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Boss TU-3W Waza Craft Chromatic Tuner
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Boss TU-3W Waza Craft Chromatic Tuner

To give you the highest-quality version of the popular TU-3 tuner, BOSS has now released a Waza Craft version. It's made of only the best components by the best craftsmen BOSS Japan has to offer.

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Boss SD-1W Super Overdrive Waza Craft
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Boss SD-1W Super Overdrive Waza Craft

Boss's SD-1 Super Overdrive has been redesigned and is better than ever. The SD-1W Super Overdrive Waza Craft Special Edition is a fully analogue pedal with an extra mode for increased gain and a wider tonal range.

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Boss BSS-25-BRN suede instrument strap, brown

Boss BSS-25-BRN suede instrument strap, brown

The BSS-25-BRN suede instrument strap by BOSS is 6.35cm wide and adjustable in length from 115 to 142 cm. It's comfortable and stylish, and constructed with the same rugged durability we've come to except from BOSS.

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Boss BIC-15 Jack Cable, 4.5m
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Boss BIC-15 Jack Cable, 4.5m

The BOSS BIC-15 jack lead has a core and braided interior sheathing made of oxygen-free copper while the plugs are gold-plated for optimum signal transfer. Roughly 4.5-metres long, this flexible cable has been designed to offer maximum durability alongside a sublime signal to noise ratio.

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Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
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Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

The BOSS CE-5 Chorus Ensemble is a compact effects pedal with a wide frequency range, high-cut and low-cut filters. It produces any type of chorus from mild and natural to bright, strong stereo effects.

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Boss BIC-10A Green Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

Boss BIC-10A Green Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

The masters of the stompbox universe present an entire range of jack leads, each coated in a colour inspired by the housings of some of the most-loved Boss effect pedals. This 3 metre long mono jack lead comes in Phase Shifter green.

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Boss BIC-10A Red Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

Boss BIC-10A Red Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

The masters of the stompbox universe present an entire range of jack leads, each coated in a colour inspired by the housings of some of the most-loved Boss effect pedals. This 3 metre long mono jack lead comes in Loop Station red.

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Boss BIC-10A Blue Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

Boss BIC-10A Blue Jack Cable with Straight/Angled Plugs, 3m

The masters of the stompbox universe present an entire range of jack leads, each coated in a colour inspired by the housings of some of the most-loved Boss effect pedals. This 3 metre long mono jack lead comes in Super Chorus blue.

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Boss DB-30 Dr. Beat metronome
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Boss DB-30 Dr. Beat metronome

Improve your playing skills with this versatile, pocket-sized metronome. Don't let its small size fool you, this metronome has many functions..

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Boss WL-30XLR Snap-On System
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Boss WL-30XLR Snap-On System

The BOSS WL-30XLR Wireless System can be used to turn any dynamic microphone equipped with an XLR connector into a wireless mike. Simply pop the transmitter into your microphone and the receiver into your mixer or audio interface.

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Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
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Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

As its name suggests, BOSS's BD-2 Blues Driver is an effects pedal that's perfect for blues music. It offers warm overdrive and crunchy distortion just like a vintage tube amp and it can also be used as a boost.

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Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion
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Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion

The Mega Distortion takes the heavy, low distortion sounds of new-school metal and drives them right to the edge. The secret of Boss's MD-2 is a two-step distortion circuit with an extra gain boost.

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Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer
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Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer

The frequency range of the Boss GEB-7 Bass Equalizer has been specifically set for electric bass guitars and amplified doubles basses. It's also suitable for use with five or six-string bass guitars.

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Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer
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Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

The Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer is a seven-band equalizer with a frequency range of 100 Hz to 6.4 kHz, ideal for guitar. Thanks to its level function, the GE-7 can also serve as a booster.

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Boss BF-3 Flanger
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Boss BF-3 Flanger

The BOSS BF-3 Flanger is an effects pedal that offers classic flanger effects in full stereo. The Ultra and Gate/Pan modes create a stereo flanger effect with unprecedented depth including Slicer effects.

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Boss FV-30L volume pedal

Boss FV-30L volume pedal

Are you looking for a sturdy low-impedance stereo volume pedal for your keyboard? Try the Boss FV-30L! It features stereo inputs and outputs and is a great match for stereo effects.

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Boss BAC-KTN100 amplifier cover for Katana 100
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Boss BAC-KTN100 amplifier cover for Katana 100

BOSS' BAC-KTN100 is an amplifier cover specially designed to protect your Katana 100. It's made of polyester and has reinforced seams as well as an opening for the handle of your amp for easy carrying.

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Boss OD-3 Overdrive
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Boss OD-3 Overdrive

The OD-3 Overdrive offers an extensive range of smooth overdrive tones with an enhanced response, but stays true to the sound of the original Boss OD-2.

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Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60W Acoustic Guitar Amp
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Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60W Acoustic Guitar Amp

The Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT offers the perfect solution for singer-songwriters to amplify their vocals and guitar in one go. This 60-Watt acoustic guitar amp is feather-light and beautifully compact.

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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 VE-2 Vocal Harmonist + Microphone + Cables
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Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist + Microphone + Cables

The Boss VE-2 Vocal Harmonist is an effect pedal for the singing voice. It creates polyphonic parts based on a guitar or set key. Also has compression and reverb on board for studio-quality vocals.

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Boss FSC-10 Foot Switch Cap set of 10
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Boss FSC-10 Foot Switch Cap set of 10

In this Boss FSC-10 Foot Switch Cap set, you'll find ten plastic caps to place over the foot switch of your Boss effect pedal.

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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 FS-5U foot switch
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Boss FS-5U foot switch

The Boss FS-5U is a momentary unlatch foot switch, which means is is only activated as long as you press it. As such, it is also suited for use as a sustain pedal. See also the latch-type switch FS-5L.

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Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter
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Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter

The Boss XS-1 Poly Shifter offers a revolutionary approach to pitch shifting, developed by BOSS engineers who used new methods to improve real-time pitch shifting.

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Boss BC-1X bass compression pedal
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Boss BC-1X bass compression pedal

The Boss BC-1X bass compressor is chock-full of technical gadgetry that will analyse your performance and ensure a pure, compressed signal, even with the most aggressive settings.

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Boss DD-3T Digital Delay with Tap Tempo
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Boss DD-3T Digital Delay with Tap Tempo

The Boss DD-3T Digital Delay is the all-grown-up-big-brother of the iconic, used, abused and beloved, DD-3. This stompbox houses outstanding, intuitive and renowned response with a healthy dose of streamlined functionality.

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

The comprehensive Boss GA-FC foot controller simply gives you full, hands-free control over the functions of various Boss and Roland guitar amps.

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Boss CB-AG15 gig bag for an acoustic guitar

Boss CB-AG15 gig bag for an acoustic guitar

Luxury BOSS CB-AG15 gig bag for acoustic guitar, featuring 30 mm padding, a soft velvet lining, clever compartments and comfortable rucksack straps for when you’re on the move.

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Boss BCC-20-TRA Straight to Right-Angled TRS Jack Cable, 6m

Boss BCC-20-TRA Straight to Right-Angled TRS Jack Cable, 6m

The Boss-designed-and-built BCC-30 jack cable simply guarantees professional performance courtesy of high-grade components, finishing a hard-wearing and hard-working stage and studio tool.

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Boss BIC-20 Jack Cable, 6m

Boss BIC-20 Jack Cable, 6m

This 20-foot, or around 6-metre-long BOSS-made BIC-20 jack cable comes supported by a pair of straight, gold-plated jack plugs and an oxygen free copper core that ensures optimal signal transfer.

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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 FV-50L volume pedal
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Boss FV-50L volume pedal

The Boss FV-50L is a low-impedance stereo volume pedal that can be used for various purposes, in combination with keyboards and stereo effects.

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Boss FV-500H volume pedal high impedance
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Boss FV-500H volume pedal high impedance

The Boss FV-500H is a mono volume pedal with a high impedance that can be used for many purposes, but mostly for guitars and guitar effects. If you want to use it with keyboards and stereo effects, you will need the FV-500L.

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Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive
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Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive

The ODB-3 Bass Overdrive delivers a deep distortion that's ideal for hard rock, trash and punk. The Boss pedal has been developed for the low tones of a bass guitar, so the overdrive sounds clear without a hint of muddiness.

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Boss LS-2 Line Selector
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Boss LS-2 Line Selector

Boss' LS-2 Line Selector offers two lines and six different loop modes. These loop modes determine the way in which the LS-2 switches between the two lines: A to B, A+B to bypass, etc. The LS-2 can power several Boss pedals.

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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 FV-500L volume pedal
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Boss FV-500L volume pedal

The Boss FV-500L is a low-impedance stereo volume pedal that can be used for various purposes, in combination with keyboards and stereo effects. For your guitar, you're better off with the FV-500H.

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