BOSS BP-1W Waza Booster and Preamp Pedal

BOSS BP-1W Overview

Sonic Sweetener

Delivering the legendary analog preamps from classic, history shaping BOSS and Roland products of the past, the BP-1W Waza Booster and Preamp Pedal provides the warmth and character of celebrated analog gear, all in a compact, modern stompbox. The BP-1W sports three versatile modes: CE reproduces the bright chime of the BOSS CE-1, RE offers the fat warmth of the Roland RE-201, and NAT brings a pure, clean boost with minimal color to the table.

The Gain knob lets you easily control saturation levels while the Level knob adjusts overall output volume and makes it easy to drive amps and other pedals. A rear panel switch allows you to select between two different input buffer modes: Standard for a pure, uncolored tone, or Vintage for a uniquely sweet sounding output much like that of a vintage preamp. Like all Waza Craft pedals, the BP-1W is constructed from rugged metal and sports premium, all-analog circuitry. The BP-1W can run on either a 9V adapter input (not included) or a single 9V alkaline battery (included).

Magical Enhancement

For generations, savvy guitarists have relied on key pieces of analog gear to enhance their core tone. Though discontinued over 30 years ago, the CE-1 and RE-201 remain widely used by many players for their characterful preamps as much as their famous analog effect sounds.

These secret weapons make the sound richer, fuller, and more satisfying to play, even when their effect processing is bypassed. The BP-1W lets you integrate the magical tone-shaping properties of these legends into your own rig-without having to seek out rare and expensive vintage originals.

Versatile Analog Sound Shaping

The BP-1W is one of the most flexible boost pedals available, offering three unique operation modes in a single compact stomp. Along with CE and RE vintage modes, a third mode provides a pristine clean boost when you want to pump up the volume without adding color. The Gain knob allows you to dial in a range of saturation and drive tones unique to each mode, while the Level knob lets you balance the effect/bypass sound or push downstream pedal and amp inputs for further tonal enhancement.

Choose Your Tone Color

• CE: This mode reproduces the CE-1 preamp tone, known for its bright, bell-like character and tight low-end response. Tweak the Gain knob to conjure an array of pleasing tones, from mild to aggressive.
• RE: This mode reproduces the unique color and response of the RE-201 preamp cricuitry. It adds fatness and warmth even at the lowest Gain settings, with increasing saturation as the knob is turned up. You can achieve powerful driven sounds with rich analog compression characteristics, providing foundational vintage color to feed pedals and amps.
• NAT: Produces a punchy, natural voice with minimal coloration. The modern analog Waza Craft circuitry provides a wide boost range, delivering top performance for any standard clean boost application.

Two Premium Buffers

The BP-1W features high-quality buffer circuitry with two selectable types. Slide the rear panel switch to choose between the pure signal of a standard buffer or a vintage buffer with lower input impedance.

The vintage type produces a warmer tone and a smooth dynamic response, with maximum benefits achieved by connecting a guitar with passive pickups directly to the BP-1W s input. The standard buffer is always engaged for signal conditioning when the pedal is bypassed, regardless of the buffer switch setting.

Waza Craft: The Art of Superior Tone

Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. This enthusiastic spirit continues with the Waza Craft series, bringing you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. 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.