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Condition: Used, Very Good
Embark on an epic sonic adventure with the BOSS SY-1 Synthesizer pedal! This mighty mini-machine is a portal to a world of swirling sound, transforming your six-string into a symphony of lush pads, thumping bass lines, and searing synth leads. With a massive 121 distinct sounds, you'll never be at a loss for creative inspiration, and the intuitive controls make it incredibly easy to dial in your perfect tone without getting lost in endless menus. This isn't just a pedal; it's an investment in your musical expression, a truly unique tool that expands your guitar's capabilities beyond anything you've experienced before! Get ready to explore the final frontier of tone!
From Boss
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.
Nominal Input Level
- INPUT, RETURN
- -20 dBu
Input Impedance
- INPUT, RETURN
- 2.2 M ohms
Nominal Output Level
- OUTPUT, SEND
- -20 dBu
Output Impedance
- OUTPUT, SEND
- 1 k ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Controls
- Pedal switch
GUITAR/BASS switch
TYPE knob
VARIATION knob
TONE knob
DEPTH knob
EFFECT knob
DIRECT knob
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (also serves as a battery check)
Connectors
- INPUT jack
- 1/4-inch phone type
- OUTPUT jack
- 1/4-inch phone type
- SEND jack
- 1/4-inch phone type
- RETURN jack
- 1/4-inch phone type
- EXP/CTL jack
- Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- AC adapter (PSA series
- sold separately)
- Current Draw
- 115 mA
- Expected Battery Life (continuous use)
- Approx. 2 hours (Alkaline)
- Note
- These figures may vary depending on actual use conditions.
- Included Accessories
- Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Size and Weight
- Width
- 73 mm (2-7/8 inches)
- Depth
- 129 mm (5-1/8 inches)
- Height
- 59 mm (2-3/8 inches)
- Weight (including battery)
- 450 g (1 lb)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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