{"product_id":"boss-vb-2w-waza-craft-vibrato","title":"Boss VB-2W - Waza Craft Vibrato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eON ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VB-2W is the Waza Craft version of the VB-2 Vibrato, a 1982 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boss.info\/us\/products\/vb-2w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBoss\u003c\/a\u003e pedal that's rare on the vintage market now. It's true pitch-shifting vibrato from an all-analog circuit built around a BBD (bucket brigade) chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S\/C switch picks the voice: S is the original VB-2 sound, C is a newer Custom mode with stronger modulation and a different frequency response. Rate sets the speed, Depth sets the amount, and Rise Time sets how long the vibrato takes to reach full depth. The Mode knob sets how the footswitch works: Latch is normal on and off, Unlatch gives you vibrato only while you hold the switch down, and Bypass takes the BBD out of the signal when the effect is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew from Boss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-includes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V alkaline battery and Boss leaflet (safety notes and information)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pgh-specs-card\" style=\"border:1px solid #d9d4c7;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:18px 0 6px;background:#faf8f3\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"pgh-specs\" style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb (450 g), with battery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-7\/8 x 5-1\/8 x 2-3\/8 in (W x D x H); 73 x 129 x 59 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rate, Depth, Rise Time and Mode knobs; Standard\/Custom switch (S\/C); pedal switch; Check indicator (also battery check)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Input and Output (1\/4-inch); Depth (expression pedal, 1\/4-inch TRS); DC In\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V battery (alkaline or carbon-zinc) or Boss PSA-series AC adaptor (sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mode knob: Latch, Unlatch, Bypass; S\/C switch: Standard (original VB-2) or Custom tone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-for-whom\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guitarists who want true pitch vibrato from an analog pedal, with the original 1982 VB-2 sound on one setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pgh-qa-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"pgh-qa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it run on a battery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It takes a 9V battery, and one comes in the box: about 22 hours on an alkaline. It also runs on a Boss PSA-series adaptor, sold separately, and draws 35 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"pgh-qa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the S\/C switch and the Mode knob do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS is the original VB-2 tone and C is Boss's Custom tone with stronger modulation. The Mode knob sets the footswitch to Latch (on and off), Unlatch (vibrato only while you hold it down) or Bypass (the BBD comes out of the signal when the effect is off).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"pgh-qa\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use an expression pedal with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Depth jack takes a Boss FV-500H, FV-500L or Roland EV-5, sold separately, and the pedal then controls the vibrato depth. The other jacks are a 1\/4-inch input and output and a DC jack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71481089655037,"sku":"PED-042","price":263.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/0341\/3757\/files\/boss-vb-2w-waza-craft-vibrato-1_3399fff2-8b78-498f-9de7-61544fa26bb5.jpg?v=1791317707","url":"https:\/\/paulsguitarhideout.com\/products\/boss-vb-2w-waza-craft-vibrato","provider":"Paul's Guitar Hideout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}