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Grab your guitar or bass And microphone, plug into the new eBAND from BOSS, and amaze your friends, family, and fans! The eBAND JS-10 is self contained and small, but fills the room with full-range sound from its 2.1 Sound system and pro BOSS effects. Jam with a large selection of Onboard song tracks and audio loops, and add your own library of favorite songs to play along with via USB or SD media. You can easily change the Tempo and Key signature of the songs with high-quality results, and record your performances, too. Eband is the compact, all-in-one jam station packed with Pro features and larger-than-life sound.

• 2.1-Channel sound system with integrated subwoofer delivers full-range sound with powerful deep bass
• Two inputs for guitars, basses, and/or vocals, with individual controls and effects paths; ideal for duet jam sessions and teacher/student lessons
• New custom DSP chip provides effects and cosm amps equivalent to the flagship gt-100
• Over 350 pre-loaded audio loops for jamming along — including new “minus-one” audio for bass, two guitars, and Guitar and bass — Plus 50 new songs
• Center cancel for minus-one play-along sessions; tempo/key-shift function
• Stylish, sturdy design

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eBand JS-10 Audio Player with Guitar Effects

Grab your guitar or bass and microphone, plug into the new eBand from BOSS, and amaze your friends, family, and fans! The eBand JS-10 is self contained and small, but fills the room with full-range sound from its 2.1 sound system and pro BOSS effects. Jam with a large selection of onboard song tracks and audio loops, and add your own library of favorite songs to play along with via USB or SD media. You can easily change the tempo and key signature of the songs with high-quality results, and record your performances, too. eBand is the compact, all-in-one jam station packed with pro features and larger-than-life sound.

Great Practice Tool

With the eBand JS-10, you can jam along with your favorite songs, and freely change the tempo and key with high-quality results. You can also loop and repeat sections of a song, and slow down the fast parts to analyze, learn, and play along. eBand’s dual input channels are also an excellent learning tool. For example, a guitar teacher and student can connect their instruments to one eBand; the teacher demonstrates or quickly records a riff or solo using a built-in backing track, and then the student repeats the performance for the teacher using the same track. It’s a convenient, effective, and fun method for learning!

Powerful 2.1 Sound, plus Two Input Channels with Individual FX Paths

The eBand JS-10 is compact and travel friendly, but its performance is huge. An innovative onboard 2.1 speaker system provides rich, full-frequency sound for song playback and the built-in effects and COSMamps, with deep bass that can shake the room.

Two independent input channels are provided, each with its own effect and COSM amp paths. You can plug in any dual combination of guitar, bass, and/or microphone, ideal for duet jam sessions as well as teacher/student music lessons.

Enhanced Sound Library

The eBand JS-10 is packed with cool new play-along tracks, including over 350 audio loops for jamming and 50 new songs. The selection is wider with new variations of instrument combinations, including “minus-one” audio for bass, two guitars, and guitar and bass. Your favorite MP3s and WAV files can be played back directly from a USB key, or imported into the JS-10 from a computer via USB. In addition, you can record your live performance with effects along with the songs into the JS-10.

Pro BOSS Effects Onboard

Get creative with the awesome BOSS effects and COSM amps built into the eBand JS-10 — equivalent in quality to the flagship GT-100 — plus cool extras such as direct recording and Center Cancel for “minus-one” play-along sessions.

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The FZ-5 is a modern pedal built for the modern guitarist, but the sounds you can get from the FZ-5 are pure retro. Looking back at the glorious rock sounds of the ’60S and ’70S, the FZ-5 recreates its vintage fuzz through BOSS state-of-the-art cosm technology. Recall the fuzz-filled flavors of classic pedals, such as the Maestro fz-1a, fuzz face and Octavia pedals, and kick ’EM into overdrive with the fz-5’s boost knob. BOSS’ proprietary cosm technology allows guitar players to recreate classic fuzz boost control for more aggressive tone. The FZ-5 is the perfect weapon for players wanting to beef up their rigs with classic retro fuzz Artillery.

• Vintage sounds inspired by famous fuzz pedals of the '60s and '70s
• Uses advanced COSM technology to recreate classic fuzz
• BOOST control for more aggressive toneRoad-tough BOSS metal construction
• BOSS five-year

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Wes recorded this 1963 Riverside LP with the backing of B-3 master Melvin Rhyne and always-inspiring drummer Jimmy Cobb. The brilliant fretwork of The Trick Bag ; the funky Fried Pies ; the swinging The Breeze and I , and the gorgeous Days of Wine and Roses are here, as are three bonus alternate takes!

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The SD-1 Super overdrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdrive tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a player's picking technique. This is one of BOSS' More subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock.

• Product type :SOUND AND RECORDING EQUIPMENT
• Package dimensions :7.8 cm L x12.2 cm W x16.7 cm H
• country of origin :Taiwan
• package weight :1.06lbs

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BOSS SD-1 Super OverDrive Pedal

The SD-1 Super OverDrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a player's picking technique. It features unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry for a classic, natural tube amp growl. This is one of BOSS' more subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock.

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With the SY-1, it’s never been easier to infuse your creative arsenal with BOSS’s legendary guitar synth technology. This amazingly expressive tool is filled with 121 ultra-responsive sounds, all distilled down into a BOSS compact pedal that slides easily into any setup. Best of all, it’s as simple to use as a standard stompbox, so you don’t need any background in synth programming to bring a new world of sonic textures to your music.

• Authentic BOSS polyphonic guitar Synth in a compact pedal
• No special pickup required—play rich, dynamic Synth tones with any Guitar or bass
• 121 total sounds (11 types and 11 variations), all ready to play with no programming knowledge needed
• Includes a wide variety of analog-style Synth sounds, from leads, basses, and layered Organs to sweeping pads and arpeggiated sequences
• Latency-free performance for unrestricted musical expression

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Building on the 20-year legacy of the famous BOSS BF-2, the new BF-3 flanger pedal gives guitarists and bassists an updated version of the classic BOSS flanger with the thickest stereo flanging sounds ever. Two new modes (Ultra and Gate/Pan) create stereo flanging with incredible depth--even Slicer-type effects and sounds that seem to "swirl" around the listener. An instant classic.

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Building on the 20-year legacy of the famous BOSS BF-2, the new BF-3 Flanger pedal gives guitarists and bassists an updated version of the classic BOSS flanger with the thickest stereo flanging sounds ever. Two new modes (Ultra and Gate/Pan) create stereo flanging with incredible depth-even Slicer-type effects and sounds that seem to "swirl" around the listener. An instant classic.

• Product type :MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
• Package dimensions :15.2 cm L x9.4 cm W x6.4 cm H
• country of origin :Taiwan
• package weight :2.0lbs

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BOSS BF-3 Flanger Guitar Pedal

Building on the 20-year legacy of the famous BOSS BF-2, the new BF-3 flanger pedal gives guitarists and bassists an updated version of the classic BOSS flanger with the thickest stereo flanging sounds ever. Two new modes (Ultra and Gate/Pan) create stereo flanging with incredible depth--even Slicer-type effects and sounds that seem to "swirl" around the listener. An instant classic.

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Playing guitar through traditional headphones offers a less-than-satisfying experience that lacks the depth and dimension of playing a real amp in a real room. The wireless Waza-Air changes all that, restoring the natural dimension, resonance, and 'moving air' feel. An integrated gyro sensor and sophisticated 3D algorithms place the player, and amp, in a choice of three realistic environments; studio, stage or room. The results are extraordinary. Dial in that perfect sound on electric, accoustic and bass guitar; with tones, effects and controls from the Katana stage amps and free BOSS Tone Studio app. Waza-Air is definitely not just a pair of headphones. It is the world's first truly personal amplification system and must be experienced to be appreciated.

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In BOSS Waza tradition, Waza-Air brings decades of expertise together with cutting-edge innovation to present a breakthrough musical product that truly pushes the envelope. Far more than a simple guitar-based headphone amp, Waza-Air melds our premium amp, effects, and wireless technologies with dynamic 3D sound, delivering a unique guitar amplification experience that’s never been available until now

• Integrated BOSS wireless technology provides exceptional sound quality with ultra-low latency
• Easy-to-use controls for guitar volume and Bluetooth audio playback, plus instant access to six user-configurable tone settings
• Large, custom-designed 50 mm drivers deliver premium audio quality with rich, full sound
• Versatile two-way design folds down for compact storage or flat transport in a guitar bag pocket
• Built-in rechargeable batteries with auto standby/wake function to conserve battery life
• Up to five hours of play time with the headphones and up to 12 hours with the included BOSS WL-T Transmitter
• Unique onboard tuner function with audible tones that guide your tuning; visual chromatic tuner also available in the BOSS Tone Studio app

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The BD-2 blues driver delivers the creamy yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps.

• Classic "blues" guitar tones with tube amp simulation
• Warm distortion and overdrive
• Responds to nuance and volume changes
• AC adaptor (not included) or 9V battery operation (included)
• BOSS five-year warranty

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BD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Pedal

The BD-2 Blues Driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps.

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The BOSS Katana 50 MkII is the latest installation in BOSS's esteemed line of Katana Series amplifiers. And whether you're interested in accessing its pummeling hundred-watt output section and platform-perfect 12" speaker to amplify your existing modelers and preamps, or in building your dream tones from the ground up to the create the ultimate all-in-one gig and practice solution, take it from Sweetwater the Katana 50 MkII is a powerful tool in the hands of any electric or acoustic player. Cab-emulated outputs and monitoring make the BOSS Katana 50 MkII a truly silent stage and studio guitar solution, while multi-channel footswitch support provides hands-free remote access to every sound in your arsenal. New amp variations and access to 60 timeless BOSS effects within the BOSS Tone Studio editor make the 50 MkII a tone tweaker's holiday.

• 50/525/0. 5W 1x12" Guitar Combo Amplifier with 5 Amp Voicings
• Cab-emulated Headphone/Recd Output
• 4 Tone Slots
• 60 Effects
• USB

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THE EVOLUTION OF A MODERN CLASSIC

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

More Sounds, More Versatility

The stage-class Katana MkII lineup picks up where the first generation left off, building on the same core tones and features that have made the series such a worldwide smash. If you loved the original Katana amps, you'll love Katana MkII even more. And if you're new to the party, get ready for sound, feel, and versatility that soars far beyond its class.

Five Amp Characters, Ten Overall Tones

Katana MkII's five primary amp characters offer everything from organic vintage tones to modern high-gain sounds, plus a dedicated voice optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. The characters have now been extended with newly voiced variations, providing a wider palette of tone options to craft your personal sound.

Five Effects At Once

Katana MkII now includes five simultaneous effects categories, putting the tone-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections come loaded from the factory with three variations in each, providing 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. Connecting to BOSS Tone Studio lets you dive much deeper if you want—customize the sections with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much more.

Full-Throttle Sound Every Time You Plug In

Backed by BOSS's Tube Logic approach, Katana MkII delivers the authentic output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, with the sound and feel becoming richer and more responsive as you turn up the volume. But unlike that classic tube amp, Katana MkII's variable Power Control makes it easy to fly in the sweet spot without getting fired from the gig or kicked out of the house. Just throttle back the overall volume as needed to enjoy inspiring, cranked-amp sound anywhere you play, from bedroom to stage.

Amplify Your External Gear

The Katana-50 MkII rocks as a standalone amp, but it also excels as a powered cabinet for a favorite preamp, modeler, or multi-effects unit. Connecting to the rear-panel Power Amp In jack bypasses Katana MkII's preamp and effects, letting you tap straight into the Tube Logic power section, complete with grab-and-go Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be easily optimized for your particular gear with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain.

One-Touch Recall Of Custom Setups

One of the Katana-50 MkII's most powerful features is the ability to store favorite amp character and effects setups in Tone Setting memories for instant recall. After you've dialed in a sound with the panel controls, simply save it to the desired memory with a quick button hold. Four Tone Settings (two banks of two) are available, with fast selection right from the panel. It's also possible to connect external footswitches for hands-free control on the gig.

Ready-To-Mix Direct Tones

The Katana-50 MkII features USB and phones/recording outputs with mic'd cabinet emulation, letting you send mix-ready amp tones to a computer DAW or headphones. The direct sound can be shaped with three different Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB operation is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of Katana's modulation, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.

BOSS Tone Studio Enhancements

BOSS Tone Studio has also evolved alongside the Katana MkII amplifiers. The interface has been updated with a refreshed look, and a number of parameters have been consolidated into the main screen for faster workflow. There's also a dedicated Pedal FX category, making it easier to assign wah and pedal bend effects to a connected expression pedal. And if you're a first-gen Katana owner, it's possible to import your custom patches and use them all with Katana MkII.

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The BOSS PH-3 Phase Shifter pedal provides a wealth of vintage and modern phasing effects, including new "Rise" and "Fall" modes for unique, unidirectional phasing. Syncing these phasing effects is as simple as tapping the pedal to the desired tempo, while an optional expression pedal provides realtime control of the PH-3's Rate, Filter and Tempo.

• Hand orientation: right
• Made in Taiwan
• Package Dimensions : 6.0 L x 3.0 H x 4.0 W (inches)
• Package Weight : 1.2 pounds

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Have you always dreamed about going wireless with your instrument, but were put off by the complicated setup, tone loss, and bulky adds-ons? If so, the wl-20 Series is for you! Driven by new lightning-fast BOSS tech, these ultra-compact music Tools deliver premium sound and plug-and-play operation that completely eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems. Once you experience the easy wireless independence provided by the wl-20 Series, you’ll never go back to using a standard cable again! With no worries about cable management, you’re able to move about freely while playing at home, jamming with friends, and performing on Stage. During sound check at a gig, You can listen to your tone out front and dial in the best sound for your audience. And with the ability to roam and interact with other musicians, your live shows will be more dynamic and entertaining than ever.

• Plug-and-play wireless systems for guitar, bass, and other electronic instruments
• No complicated setup required—simply Dock the transmitter and receiver together for about 10 seconds to set the optimum wireless Connection
• Newly developed BOSS technology delivers premium audio performance with rock-solid stability, ultra-low latency (2.3 ms), and 50-foot/15-meter range (line-of-sight Propagation)
• Built-in rechargeable batteries provide up to 12 hours of continuous playing time
• Simple charging with a standard USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or greater)
• Cable tone simulation reproduces the natural capacitive effect of a 10-foot/3-meter guitar cable (wl-20 model only)
• Spare wl-t transmitter available separately

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