Boss VB-2W Waza Craft Vibrato Pedal

Boss VB-2W Waza Craft Vibrato Pedal
Product no: 9000-0023-6885 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 5-year warranty.

General

The original VB-2 vibrato effects pedal by Boss was launched in 1982, but has recently been rediscovered by modern guitarists and bass players. Looking back, you could safely say Boss was ahead of their time. Due to its increasing popularity, Boss decided to re-release the stomp box in all its glory, this time as the Waza Craft VB-2W. Essentially, it's a modernised version of the original. The analogue circuitry has remained intact, which means the original pitch-shifted vibrato was also unchanged. Boss did decide, however, to equip the pedal with an improved arsenal of vibrato modes and a real-time control function for enhanced expression.

Waza VB-2W: tone innovation

This Waza edition of the VB-2 offers a true Boss experience with improved modes for unique vibrato sounds and what's known as a Filter Wave to boot. What's more, this pedal is equipped with a Standard mode that allows the original VB-2 sound to shine like never before. Adjust the depth of the effect using a separately-available expression pedal. Use the Unlatch mode to activate the effect by only pressing the pedal when you want to add vibrato to a specific note or chord. With the VB-2W, you get all the best parts of the original pedal, plus lots of modern new features!

Tone artist

This re-issue of the Boss VB-2 was given the name Waza Craft for a reason. In Japanese, the term 'waza' means technique, and symbolizes a level of excellence that is only achieved through years of dedication and commitment to one’s craft. After years of experience, the engineers at Boss have achieved a new level of design and craftsmanship, and the VB-2W is a good example of this. It has even received the approval of the Boss designers in Japan. What's more, the analogue components of this device have been put together with great care for the very best result. The result is such an exceptional sound and response, it's easy to understand why so many guitarists welcome this effect with open arms!

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Type of modulation effect	vibrato
Mini pedal	no
True bypass	no
Stereo output	no
Voltage	9 V
Can be powered by battery	yes
Centre positive/negative	centre negative
Power supply plug	barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Adapter included	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	500 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	15,0 x 10,0 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

modes:
3 modes: Latch, Unlatch, Bypass
nominal input level: -20 dB
impedance input: 1 mOhm
nominal output level: -20 dB
impedance output: 1 kOhm
impedance during use: 10 kOhms or more
bypass: buffered
controls:
- pedal switch
- standard/custom switch
- Rate knob
- Depth knob
- Rise Time knob
- Mode knob
indicators: check indicator (also functions as battery level indicator)
connectors:
- input jack
- output jack
- depth jack
- DC input jack
power supply:
- alkaline batteries (9 V, 6LR61) or carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
- AC adapter (available separately)
Power consumption: 35 mA
battery life with continuous use:
alkaline: approx. 22 hours
carbon: approx. 4 hours
accessories:
- user manual
- safety instructions and information
- alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
optional:
- AC adapter: PSA series
- expression pedal: FV-500, FV-500L, Roland EV-5
size and weight:
- width: 73 mm
- depth: 129 mm
- height: 59 mm
weight (including battery):
- 450 g

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alex v. June 26, 2016

Wrote the following about Boss VB-2W Waza Craft Vibrato Pedal

Heerlijk pedaal. Voor de instant on/off functie is perfect. Kopen!

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