Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator with Reverb Pedal
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 List Price: $182.50 Sale Price: $86.61 Availability: unspecified 
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Product Description
For musicians who travel light, hauling an extra guitar to the gig isn't always the most attractive option. The BOSS AC-3 compact pedal employs COSM modeling technology to transform any electric guitar into a variety of beautiful acoustic guitars. BOSS's COSM Acoustic-Modeling technology is beautifully showcased in this small but powerful pedal, which simulates an acoustic guitar much more precisely and realistically than previous technology allowed. Derived from BOSS top-of-the-line AD-8, the AC-3 simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar with incredible precision. Four simulation modes are provided, Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped. Top and Body controls are provided, which allow you to shape the characteristics of the four acoustic models. Create the perfect acoustic-guitar sound quickly and easily with simple knob twists. Add depth and sweetness to the sound with the AC-3's built in digital reverb. Two sets of outputs are provided, allowing you to connect the AC-3 to a standard guitar amp and to a direct input device such as a PA, or a recorder. Load Impedance - 10k-ohms or greater Controls - Pedal Switch, MODE Switch, BODY Knob, TOP Knob, LEVEL Knob, and REVERB Knob Connectors - INPUT Jack, G.OUT Jack, LINE OUT Jack, and AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply - DC 9 V Dry Battery (6F22/ 9 V) or optional PSA Series AC Adaptor Dimensions - Width 2-13/16 x Depth 4-15/16 x Height 2-3/16 (70x125x55mm) Weight - 1 pounds (0.4 kg)
Details
- Includes Owner's Manual, 6F22/ 9 V (Carbon) Dry Battery, Using the Unit Safely, Important Notes, and Information Leaflet
- Top and Body knobs for fine-tuning the virtual-body resonance
- Nominal Input and Output - Level -20 dBu
- Input Impedance - 1 M ohms
- Output Impedance - 1k-ohms
Rating
This pedal is amazing. if you want your solid body to sound acoustic with plenty of different flavors, then this pedal is what you want. I was amazed as it did better than I though when I listened on Boss’ website. Again, built to last as are all BOSS pedals – but you pay for this.
Rating
When I brought this pedal to band practice, someone asked, “Why do you want your electric guitar to sound like an accoustic guitar?” Good question. I had read a laudatory review of the pedal, and wanted to try it. I found few uses for it. Later when I upgraded my amp to a more professional quality amp, I sold it. For a while, I was using pedals, like this one, to compensate for amps which were not full-featured. After buying and selling about a dozen pedals, I found three I use regularly, and I got rid of the rest.