Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus Pedal

THE WORLD’S FIRST CHORUS SOUNDS, REBORN WITH WAZA CRAFT
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. 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.

FEATURES

• Special edition Waza Craft pedal delivers the ultimate BOSS tone experience
• Standard mode provides a perfect reproduction of the legendary CE-2 sound
• CE-1 mode features chorus and vibrato, authentically reproducing the two stereo sound modes in the world’s first chorus pedal
• Includes new sounds not available in the original pedals, including CE-2 stereo output and variable depth for CE-1 chorus sounds
• Rate and Depth knobs provide fine sound adjustment in both pedal modes
• Premium all-analog circuitry with bucket-brigade (BBD) delay line
• Made in Japan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of BOSS effects

SPECIFICATIONS

Modes
3 modes
Standard
CE-1 Chorus
CE-1 Vibrato

Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu

Input Impedance
1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu

Output Impedance
1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater

Bypass
Buffered bypass

Controls
Pedal switch
Standard/CE-1 Mode switch
RATE knob
DEPTH knob

Indicator
CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT A (MONO) jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack

Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9V, 6F22)
AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw
25 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.):
Alkaline: Approx. 32 hours
Carbon: Approx. 18 hours

Accessories
Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)

Options (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series