Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Stereo Chorus

The color of today’s pedal is an instant clue as to what it might be – a Chorus of some type, to be sure. It just so happens to be the Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Stereo Chorus, which combines sounds from the CE-1 and CE-2 into one marvelous pedal. With a couple of modern amenities and tones, this baby blue gem brings vintage and today together in one glorious sonic stew, for all to enjoy…

Launched in 1976, the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble was not only the world’s first chorus effect pedal, but also the very first BOSS pedal. Three years later, this inventive new sound was squeezed into the blue CE-2 Chorus, and chorus pedals have remained in the compact lineup ever since. Four decades on, the spacious modulated tone of the signature BOSS effect is still loved by musicians everywhere.

In 2016, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BOSS innovation, the original analog chorus sounds are now reborn with the Waza Craft CE-2W. The CE-2W’s Standard mode faithfully recreates the classic CE-2 chorus sound, and adds an expansive new sound field with stereo output, which was unavailable in the mono CE-2. CE-1 mode fully reproduces the stereo chorus and vibrato sounds of the legendary CE-1, with the addition of variable chorus depth not available in the original pedal.

The stereo output produced by Output B in conjunction with the chorus sound from the Output A (MONO) jack provides a spacious chorus effect. The CE-2W feature premium all-analog circuitry with bucket-brigade (BBD) delay line, bringing you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. To commemorate the birth of BOSS effects, the CE-2W is made exclusively in Japan, just as the original CE-1 and CE-2 were.

In Japan, “Waza” is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship. Having the sounds from these 2 classic pedals in one compact form is perfect, and the added new options put it into the upper echelon of modern chorus creations. Be sure to check out the BOSS website for more info, check out our demo below to hear a bit of what this seafaring beauty is capable of, then visit our friends at Sweetwater to grab one for yourself! Cheers!

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