All user reviews for the Boss CE-3 Chorus

Boss chorus pedal, mine is made in Taiwan (or Formosa, for erudites and old dogs) and it's Green Label.
It has two controls, depth and rate, and a third one to output sound to two amps: so, two outputs. You can either output the chorus on both or the processed signal on output 1 and the "dry" signal on output 2.
And it's analog (you can hear it, you can't cheat on that)
Make sure you have a daisy-chain power cord because it uses the old system (12V) and if you connect it to a PSA, the LED won't light up completely and the sound won't be "whole."

USE

It can't get any easier, that's the Boss trademark.
I don't have the manual, but there are no mysteries behind the controls.

SOUND QUALITY

I already have an analog chorus (on the VS h2o; I love the chorus) and, compared to the CE5 (which I also have, since I couldn't sell it), it's warmer.
The "hazy" chorus swirling is very characteristic, but also better and bizarre (I'd say a mix of sine and square waves), and even with the depth set to max, you won't feel dizzy.
I use it with the Fender Mustang and Tele (aerodyne, to be more precise), together with the DS2 SD 1, BF2 (the other analog one) and the boss DD 20, as well as a holier grail reverb, plus an Engl screamer Combo (I don't like to talk about it like that because it sounds very pretentious...).
Do note that even if using only one output and setting it to type II, the sound will be different.
It's fantastic to play in stereo. Some people say it has a low level, but I haven't noticed it. It's a bit noisy, but, honestly speaking, whose gonna notice during a gig at high volumes???

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for... 48h, so these are my first impressions.
Yes, I've tested several models, which I own and have in stock (VS h2o, Small Clone, CE5) and I'm a chorus fan.
Its simplicity and VERY distinctive sound are the trademark of this nice pedal. I don't regret having bought it. At a time when effects can be really expensive (but also very good), it's a god alternative and a convincing buy.
It's easy to slam BOSS, but it's still excellent shit (except for some disgraceful examples, like the MT2, but that's only my personal opinion!).

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.

Stereo chorus type analog 80 years.
I've since its release (between 83 and 84 I know!)

UTILIZATION

Ease up!
Sounds are easily adjustable as there is a sound!
But a nickel stereo with 2 amps, especially in the clear, as Andy Summers, Robert Smith and Mc geochemical (Siouxsie)

SOUND QUALITY

Except this one blows (over the years, it manages not!) And a non-transparent color, it remains my reference after chorus digital impersonal.
I use the chorus at all times with the lights of my peavey triple xxx, my sound is a mixture of post-punk / batcave (between Killing Joke and Bauhaus) so it is suitable!

OVERALL OPINION

Good pedal, sturdy (after years of concerts), cheap.
Used since the 80's! Never broke down.
I expect to obtain an electro-harmonix but I always think to use it.
After more than 15 years on various racks, impractical and fragile (scene), I came back to the good old analog pedals (including the first Delay Boss in the same period, as U2) simple and strong!
Only the breath pests high volume!

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UTILIZATION

Easy. With two knobs, two modes and two outputs you can try enough combinations.

SOUND QUALITY

Mode II if you put the knob to get it up DEPTH famous his alcoholic / I do not seasick, but if you put the knob at noon or less you can get a more acceptable. Stereo is even better.

I do not like too much stereo mode I, but if you plug only the output D + E is not bad at all, but the best sound with the release of its own.

I beacoup with a low output. It is true that the pedal takes a little serious, but the sound is very round.

OVERALL OPINION

This may not be the best chorus for the guitar that I tried, but it's the best chorus for bass.

As a chorus, an effect that changes a lot in sound quality, it also depends how you scratch or low branches.

Analog Stereo Chorus, mine is a "green label" Made in Japan (Most recent internship factories in Japan) of APRS that the serial number date 1987 (I l I bought a OCCAZ ').

It is defined be low on the circuit of the famous CE-2 by adding the Stereo.

from a 9V DC power supply (it can also be powered by battery).
Between 1 and 2 outputs Jack.
3 knobs: Rate, Depth, and STEREO MODE.

Otherwise it's the classic case Boss, known for its robustness.

Beautiful light blue mtallis (Boss compact pedals THE FIRST using the paint mtallise, ouaiiiiiiiis class too! Hh.

It is the only Boss pedals with three knobs online and not in "V" as the current boxes of the brand 3 knobs.

UTILIZATION

The PDAL is very simple, two main rglages (in normal use and mono), depth and speed, it's easy, but ask for another chorus?

I did not have the manual with it and apparently one of the few pedals that Boss does not offer a version of numrique booklet on its site.
APRS contact by mail, they'll confirm that numrique version of the manual does not exist but I can get a paper version ... paying!, fun ... Fortunately it is not essential to have!

To continue the nitpicking, I prfre a switch in which mtal "click", rather than the Boss switch a little soft, with that in mtal even if you feel the big pumps although it has started (I'm quibbling, I quibble ...)

ngatif last point, the red LED and feeble (compare the blue LED in my Fulltone OCD which can cause blindness!) which is hidden behind the knob in the middle that forces be placed near the vertical the pedals to view properly.

Be no good if EXAGRES is dtails of a Boss pedals is when gnial same as compact, robust, etc ...

SOUND QUALITY

I was looking for a good chorus sound prcis, the sound of 80's, clear and subtle plutt.
I do not like the sounds of vintage chorus too cut with a knife, pulling the leslie effect (the Kurt Cobain) and I do not like the sounds of pedals numriques current. I did not need either a large pedals modlisation mulant more or less the sound of 50 pedals (often quite average).

With the pedals I'm thrilled it's right what I was looking, she sublimates my sound: warm but prcis, clear, Arian, with a real grain that may evokes the sounds of Police, Cure ...

Its dtracteurs accuse him of attnuer a bit low, yes, but a personal drang me not to contribute to the same chorus sound I like I think.

The breath I do not drang ...

Although the recess PDAL is not true-bypass, I think it's one default.

I did not test in Stereo.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a little over a month, is the kind of pedals, which is regrettable when the complexion, I am 100% satisfied it's exactly what I wanted.

If I had my pedalboard rduire 2 pedals I would choose the pedals as well as a distortion.

The report quality price seems to me correct because trs relatively low rating of the pedals makes INTERESTED trs and affordable.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Everything has already been said (see other reviews). For my part I Japonnaise version (the one with sushi in)

One could blame him many things, but putting things in their contexts (it dates from the mid 80's that chorus).

Remember to plug in 12V to maximize (in sour 9V, full and warm at 12)

UTILIZATION

Very difficult! You turn and buttons is pressed and it works! Nah joking aside the right button can be a bit strange to start to tame it's still a Boss so here goes!

SOUND QUALITY

Superb chorus and vintage hot! I did unfortunately never tested in stereo (but I will on occasion), but the mono effect is already beautiful! I use it in the loop of my amp with a slight crunch, and the sound was instantly Police!

I just put a small damper on the (slight but noticeable) decrease in level when it is engaged. Me using a parallel loop set at 20-30% I do not feel it, but it can be embarrassing for some!

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a little over a year since I have it, bought a secondhand pittance (I needed a chorus for my portion of rack pedalboard, and I did not want to retry the Boss CH1 adventure that m 'was highly disappointed). I wanted to give another chance to Boss (that's the only boss remaining in my rig) and I came across it by chance. And I think now she will follow me for quite a long way. Perhaps they will she be replaced by an EC-2 japan, which seems to sound better (less attenuation of high frequencies, less loss level, buffer better), but I say seems because I 've never tested in real life next to my EC-3.

A great choice for someone looking for a warm and subtle chorus (and much better in my opinion that modern Boss Chorus).

MODEL Taiwanese (white knobs)
Stereo analog chorus pedal format for guitar, bass and keyboards, ds is the manual.
1 in jack 1 / 4 "
2 out stereo jack 1 / 4 "
a knob spleen
a knob depth
slecteur a mode Stereo
9-volt jack for external power supply or 9V battery

UTILIZATION

the config is super simple just turn the knobs to choose his
The manual is clear though in English
slecteur the stereo mode allows you to choose between 2modes, outputs G and D, or a user with an effective output, and the other in its clear
Once branch head mono pdalier my ds, the mode1 was working perfectly.

the ideal is to try DIFFERENT connections possible, I would say according to his tastes


SOUND QUALITY

Simplemnt all superb, hot chorus, and unobtrusive.
branch on my bass, I see no loss of serious engagement of the effect, or so little, so I never got reported.
the pedal is connected to a power supply stabilizes quality which is why I have no doubt that blows like prcdemment evoked despite his 20 years.
BMOL it would only lightly trend color the sound, making it more lightly warm, which is not for me dplaire once curly ds channel of my vintage p dalboard.


OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 days. convinced by the first sound pressure on the pedal.

2 years ago I was looking for a chorus of quality and inexpensive as the limited usefulness given that I have, I do not want to put huge sums of money.
APRS an amount of pedals tried more or less CHRISTIAN qd mm, I think it's one of the best chorus for bass, at least for the budget invested since I've bought 40 OCCAZ.
I would do without hesitating choice
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