Boss pedals appreciation thread

[stripes]

and that weird bit-crushing thing alone that the dd5 can do sells me on that pedal

[Atrox]

Guys, I have the chance to get a BF 2 for 50€ in as new condition. Should I take it? Basically I want that Barracuda sound going and some whoosh from time to time. Can it do that?

Yep, that's a good price for a great pedal. It gets close to Barracuda, but it does its own thing. Other pedals can get you closer I think, but there are so many good sounds in a BF-2 you should have one anyway.

SHit, I wasn't that sure about the pedal and let it pass... Which one would you recommend for Barracuda? I know, there is the toadworks model, but it's too pricey...

But I've got a CE-3 now, which is instant 80s hard rock

[goroth]

I actually really like the EVH MXR flanger. Don't own one, but it's nice and can get fairly Barracuda. And it has an "instant Van Halen" button
But I wouldn't ever get rid of the BF-2. The bass version is also awesome. BF-2B. It's a bit more subtle, and maybe can do Barracuda better.

[Helter]

I just finally got around to getting a HM-2. Oh my god, I don't think it will ever leave my board, seriously. I was surprised at how awesome it is at doom-ier tones, I was expecting like death metal saw kinda tones which it had but second knob maxed and third knob minimum (cant remember which is which, it gets this awesome bassy electric wizard sounds). Now I know why they are so popular. I should have none after seeing one on Wata's board. Anyway I love boss pedals.

[bigchiefbc]

I just finally got around to getting a HM-2. Oh my god, I don't think it will ever leave my board, seriously. I was surprised at how awesome it is at doom-ier tones, I was expecting like death metal saw kinda tones which it had but second knob maxed and third knob minimum (cant remember which is which, it gets this awesome bassy electric wizard sounds). Now I know why they are so popular. I should have none after seeing one on Wata's board. Anyway I love boss pedals.

Fuck yeah, HM-2, I keep trying to tell people...

[StivBrigggs]

I have a BF-2 that I got for xmas in 98.
fucking used it on one song I think. ever.
now it's back out, making jet plane sounds and ugly movements of frequencies...
yeh, Im keeping it.

I luv my boss pedals man. But these days when I want something new/different...I kinda pass on them.

[JohnnyC]

im toying with the idea of putting together a boss only board...

so far i have a HM-2 and a FZ-2
im would love to get hold of a DC-2 Dimension Chorus (but not for a stupid price)
and im eyeing a RE-20 space echo...(still counts as a "2 series?")

[chuckjaywalk]

I couldn't live without my HM-2. It just grinds in a way that I've never gotten from another distortion.

[John]

I couldn't live without the LS-2 and PSM-5 pedals.

[Bartimaeus]

I also really like the sound of the RE-20 Space Echo. Only downside is that I run it after my RAT and my favorite setting on the RAT is with the volume maxed out. Because of that the RE-20 gives some (bad) distortion on my tone (and the peak led always blinking). Anyone know a trick to solve this? I hate it when a good pedal can't handle hot signals.

Turn down the input volume(the rightmost knob). Then adjust your amp's gain to compensate.

[JohnnyC]

I couldn't live without my HM-2. It just grinds in a way that I've never gotten from another distortion.

chainsaw > Axe
HM-2 for life!

[toonhollow]

I absolutely love Boss pedals. Should've never sold my FZ-2. Gain boost mode FTMFW.

[hbombgraphics]

new stuff looks pretty sweet!

http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/2013 ... rtion.aspx

[fungalattack]

I absolutely love Boss pedals. Should've never sold my FZ-2. Gain boost mode FTMFW.

I hate the gain boost mode!!!! I think it is absolutely horrid and pointless but fuzz II on the other hand

[rustywire]

I could have a lot of fun with a DF-2 & PS-3