Saturday, August 21, 2010

Boss Effects Pedals - Who's The Daddy?

By James Hatfeld

Guitarists have not been content with the sound alone produced by a guitar for some time now. And why would they when effects pedal are not only at their disposal but so easily accessible? 1973, Boss launched the first effects pedal and have continued to lead the market ever since. They have released a range of products but are best known for their effects pedals.

1976 saw the introduction of the very first Boss pedal which was the CE-1 Chorus. It was bundled with an AC adapter and at the time was the most sought after effects pedal. Boss was responsible for each time a new guitar sound could be heard. Once the sound changed once again, in the 1980s, there came the flanger pedal followed by the delay pedal. Now, Boss effects pedals are world renowned and are used by professional guitarists in any genre and in any part of the world.

Their most popular effects pedals are overdrive and distortion. Hard rock and heavy metal guitarists produce a sound which is today attributed to Boss. Any guitarist playing in this genre will use a Boss effects pedal in their performance.

There have been numerous guitarists who have tried out other effects pedals only ultimately to return to Boss. Their ability to produce such a distinct sound lifts them over and above their competition time and again. The ability to experiment with sounds makes them popular among young musicians trying to find their sound and experienced guitarists in search of a new one.

Boss effects pedals also tick the right box when it comes to appearance. There will certainly be a colour available which will work with your guitar and their build will stand up to intense stomping. Their newer designs mirror their old and when a guitarist buys a new Boss effects pedal, he will find that the look is as familiar and as pleasing as the quality.

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