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Chorus for Guitar from Boss

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  • Sonny Boy HavidsonSonny Boy Havidson

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 04/20/07 at 01:42
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    Japanese version bought second hand.

    So the Boss is the more solid and is an analog model. Other well described with this pedal, let me just say that access to the battery is OK but certainly not as good as the battery compartment of a Tube Screamer.

    UTILIZATION

    The use could not be more intuitive.

    Another good point: the power consumption is very low.

    SOUND QUALITY

    This is an analog chorus sound is so hot at the cost of a little breath (inevitable on these pedals). This is not a neutral sound and c'esl her interest, at least when the effect is Inrush because it is not true bypass. To summarize: the character and some defects, is anything but a digital pedal ... …
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    Japanese version bought second hand.

    So the Boss is the more solid and is an analog model. Other well described with this pedal, let me just say that access to the battery is OK but certainly not as good as the battery compartment of a Tube Screamer.

    UTILIZATION

    The use could not be more intuitive.

    Another good point: the power consumption is very low.

    SOUND QUALITY

    This is an analog chorus sound is so hot at the cost of a little breath (inevitable on these pedals). This is not a neutral sound and c'esl her interest, at least when the effect is Inrush because it is not true bypass. To summarize: the character and some defects, is anything but a digital pedal ...

    In itself, the effect can range from subtle to radical, the style of John Scofield settings (it uses an Ibanez chorus anaogique). I bought it at a time when I liked the sound of electro-acoustic guitars of the 1980s (which I find very kitsch today) and it corresponds quite well to the chorus of those years, it is also pedal used by the Police in stereo (mono is quite another). On reflection, I would have appreciated a set of mixing between the original sound and the sound effect but I'm going very well.

    If mono sound is very good stereo sound on the other hand is a marvel.

    I use it very little now except in jazz contexts where it can easily fill the space and to make models which I appreciate very much his office stereo.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it since 2002 in a very irregular. I do not intend to change for several reasons:
    - I use some chorus,
    - It suits me very well as a mono to stereo,
    - I do not like the current digital chorus.

    I probably would do the same choice even if I like the Ibanez Chorus Anolog because its like it still costs € 160 while the EC-3 only costs € 40 second hand.
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  • jessusjessus

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 04/19/08 at 18:22
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    Chorus from home boss, Japanese edition so late 80's analog and be the fire.
    3 knobs, two modes with a depth and a rath, Stereo output.

    UTILIZATION

    Simple configuration but I think the connection is really a mess stro.
    I have no manual.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I have no breath, unlike what I have read on the forums, the better.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a week has allowed me to immediately find the chorus, which caused much appriori home. I try a few here and the chorus but nothing had challenged me.
    I found a store in OCCAZ trucchpakoicash. I had never seen the boss pedals like the mtalis with knobs unknown to the battalion. I'm a little INTERESTED bte the Disco…
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    Chorus from home boss, Japanese edition so late 80's analog and be the fire.
    3 knobs, two modes with a depth and a rath, Stereo output.

    UTILIZATION

    Simple configuration but I think the connection is really a mess stro.
    I have no manual.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I have no breath, unlike what I have read on the forums, the better.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a week has allowed me to immediately find the chorus, which caused much appriori home. I try a few here and the chorus but nothing had challenged me.
    I found a store in OCCAZ trucchpakoicash. I had never seen the boss pedals like the mtalis with knobs unknown to the battalion. I'm a little INTERESTED bte the Discoveries and I a little history and some copy edit the boss made me think that c'tait bad chorus.
    However, I wanted to try it on an old Start copy and a stagg 10Watt

    she charmed me, honest I do not regret, especially since it takes the small side, I pay 50euro a chorus and I correct and simple
    tt even try before.
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  • Anonymous

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 07/10/11 at 11:41
    Made in Taiwan version. A Rate control for the effect's speed and a Depth control, plus a control to choose stereo or mono. And there's the rub: It has no volume control to adjust the influence of the effect on the sound, it would've been a much more versatile pedal thanks to that!

    USE

    It's very easy to use! I have no manual, since I bought it secondhand.

    SOUND QUALITY

    A good old analog chorus sound when you set depth and rate to 11 o'clock, beyond that it's too much, in my opinion. It's perfect to play Police or kitschy things from the '80s. But the lack of a volume control limits its use in many domains, you can hardly color sound ever so slightly like David Gilm…
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    Made in Taiwan version. A Rate control for the effect's speed and a Depth control, plus a control to choose stereo or mono. And there's the rub: It has no volume control to adjust the influence of the effect on the sound, it would've been a much more versatile pedal thanks to that!

    USE

    It's very easy to use! I have no manual, since I bought it secondhand.

    SOUND QUALITY

    A good old analog chorus sound when you set depth and rate to 11 o'clock, beyond that it's too much, in my opinion. It's perfect to play Police or kitschy things from the '80s. But the lack of a volume control limits its use in many domains, you can hardly color sound ever so slightly like David Gilmour, for example. You'll need a CE-3 for a really pronounced chorus and a CE-2 for more "discreet" one, or a CE-5 to have both at the same time, but not as good (considering it's digital).

    I give it 8 because the deep chorus sounds are really good!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using it for one year, I tried the CE-5 and the chorus from the Pod XT, but since I love old pedals, I bought the CE-3 for €35 on audiofanzine without having tested it. With hindsight, I think I'd take the CE-2 to have a more Gilmour-like sound!
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  • iamqmaniamqman

    the Boss sings

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 07/07/11 at 11:40
    This was the third edition to the chorus line from Boss back in the 80's. The reason primarily for this pedal to become produced was the need for two outputs. The CE-2 only has one output and there was a need to run the pedal in stereo, so this pedal was created.

    The pedal looks unique in that it has the three knobs level in a row. This is the only 3-knob pedal that has three knobs in a row. This caused the LED light to be hidden and it was a design that was soon changed in favor of the V shaped 3 knob control layout.

    Boss finally stopped making these pedals in 1992.

    UTILIZATION

    Specifications

    Controls: Rate, Depth, 2-way Mode Switch
    Connectors: Input, Output A,…
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    This was the third edition to the chorus line from Boss back in the 80's. The reason primarily for this pedal to become produced was the need for two outputs. The CE-2 only has one output and there was a need to run the pedal in stereo, so this pedal was created.

    The pedal looks unique in that it has the three knobs level in a row. This is the only 3-knob pedal that has three knobs in a row. This caused the LED light to be hidden and it was a design that was soon changed in favor of the V shaped 3 knob control layout.

    Boss finally stopped making these pedals in 1992.

    UTILIZATION

    Specifications

    Controls: Rate, Depth, 2-way Mode Switch
    Connectors: Input, Output A, Output B, AC Adaptor
    Current Draw: 13 mA (DC 9V)
    Weight: 400g/0.88 lbs.
    Input Impedance: 1Mohm
    Residual Noise Level: -90 dBm (IHF-A)
    Recommended Load Impedance: 10kOhm or greater
    Recommended AC Adaptor: ACA Series


    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound quality is pretty much the same as the Boss CE-2. The only real change is the output section and the added stereo output. The tone is the same and the EQing of the pedal is the same with simply the rate knob and the depth control knob.

    This is the kind of pedal you use with a nice clean guitar or a distortion amp that you need to add a little bit of beef to. You get a nice shimmering watery chorus tone. The liquidity of this pedal is remarkable. It sounds very lush in nature and springs up some nice modulation tone.

    OVERALL OPINION

    These pedals have long been gone from production so the used market is the only way to to go at this point. I haven't seen them on the classifieds in quite some time and have no idea what the going rate for them are in this market.

    I would recommend this pedal if you can find one at a decent price in the classifieds. They are lush sounding and will add a great amount of depth to your tone.
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  • HatsubaiHatsubai

    Decent chorus

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 04/08/11 at 15:23
    The Boss CE-3 is a fairly overlooked chorus pedal on the market. More people seem to go for the CE-1 or CE-2, and I can see why. This pedal features three knobs -- a rate knob, a depth knob and a 2 way rotary knob to select between two voicings. It also features A and B outputs for doing a stereo-esque effect.

    UTILIZATION

    The Boss CE-3 is an extremely reliable pedal thanks to it being housed in the famous Boss enclsoure. These things can withstand an air raid, they're that sturdy. The controls are laid out in a different manner than most other controls tend to be laid out on Boss products. Instead of the middle knob being moved downwards, it's right in the middle. Because of…
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    The Boss CE-3 is a fairly overlooked chorus pedal on the market. More people seem to go for the CE-1 or CE-2, and I can see why. This pedal features three knobs -- a rate knob, a depth knob and a 2 way rotary knob to select between two voicings. It also features A and B outputs for doing a stereo-esque effect.

    UTILIZATION

    The Boss CE-3 is an extremely reliable pedal thanks to it being housed in the famous Boss enclsoure. These things can withstand an air raid, they're that sturdy. The controls are laid out in a different manner than most other controls tend to be laid out on Boss products. Instead of the middle knob being moved downwards, it's right in the middle. Because of that, the LED is somewhat obscured by the depth knob. The manual does a pretty good job at explaining what everything does, but it's not needed on a pedal as simple as this.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The CE-3 has a fairly lush sounding chorus, and it works great for those looking for a basic sounding chorus. It doesn't have too many options, but it's meant more for delivering tone than giving you thousands of options. The stereo output is really cool as well. The rotary switch allows you to select between two voicings, so it's basically an upgraded CE-1 pedal. That said, there is some tone suckage with this pedal, and compared to today's chorus pedals out there, I find it to still be a bit limiting.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Boss CE-3 is a decent chorus pedal that delivers a fairly nice chorus sound. It's a bit dated compared to today's chorus pedals, and it also sucks some tone, but if you find one for a decent price, I recommend checking it out. It's kinda like an upgraded CE-1, but maybe not quite as nice sounding.
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  • indaureindaure

    Good old boss

    Boss CE-3 ChorusPublished on 11/16/10 at 07:40
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    This is an old Boss chorus, the first stereo I think.
    Nice bump limped classic blue.
    A mono input and stereo output, conventional power supply, ...
    3 knob: Deepthi, spleen and stereo / mono

    UTILIZATION

    Using conventional two buttons is simple.
    On mine there is a small problem in single breath so I put it in stereo but nothing very disturbing. I use my

    SOUND QUALITY

    chorus so that they are discrete (in both volume pot can near noon). This gives a very good record. Otherwise I use a bit further for a chorus to the killing joke and once again very good.
    Only small problem, Boss requires the pedal a little food overall volume, which is quite annoying when you have sev…
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    This is an old Boss chorus, the first stereo I think.
    Nice bump limped classic blue.
    A mono input and stereo output, conventional power supply, ...
    3 knob: Deepthi, spleen and stereo / mono

    UTILIZATION

    Using conventional two buttons is simple.
    On mine there is a small problem in single breath so I put it in stereo but nothing very disturbing. I use my

    SOUND QUALITY

    chorus so that they are discrete (in both volume pot can near noon). This gives a very good record. Otherwise I use a bit further for a chorus to the killing joke and once again very good.
    Only small problem, Boss requires the pedal a little food overall volume, which is quite annoying when you have several bumps but nothing too disturbing.

    EDIT: it's really quite boring saturated because the enormous volume pedal beef and I find it increasingly disturbing ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a little less than a year.
    I bought tempted by its price (25 € on ebay) because I really did not need chorus. Since it became one of my pedal worship either in distal or crystalline clear sound or acoustic.
    I am very satisfied and probably remake this choice for the price.
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