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exodia333
Silver Member
USA
273 Posts |
 Posted - 01/18/2008 : 02:38:32
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when NAMM came and all they had was the GT-10 I became outraged 
i'm sure some of you guys feel the same way because boss got only in the multi-effects market and didnt do a damn compact pedal 
Dose anybody else feel the same way  |
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alex_law
Silver Member
168 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 04:17:23
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| Not really... I'd be greatly surprised if Boss did release a new compact pedal that excited me. They have thirty years worth of pedals, covering pretty much everything. |
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marqueemoon
Bronze Member
USA
121 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 04:19:24
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| Plus, over the past year or so they've come out with quite a few new pedals. They've been cranking 'em out pretty well. They might still have something up their sleeve for all you know too. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 09:58:52
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If they're pressed for time they sometimes release products at Frankfurt Musikmesse instead  |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 11:31:48
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I wonder if they will get on the pedal with a tube inside of it bandwagon |
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Stengah2010
Silver Member
Australia
167 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 12:05:30
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I wouldn't say outraged but I was definately disappointed there was no new compacts and/or twins after all the rumours and predictions flying around here.
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 14:59:20
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| With Summer and Winter NAMMs, companies aren't pressed to debut something at every NAMM. If NAMM was just once a year, it may be different. It doesn't surprise me either though, as it seemed like last year was the first year where they released several pedals, the Fender ones, Metal Core, Fuzz, that overdrive-ish one, and I think prior to last year, the loop station was the only new stompbox they had released the previous year. So I am not surpised or disappointed at all... |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/18/2008 : 16:50:37
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Here's a useless stat for you. It shows how many compact pedals Boss has released per year. It's only happened once that Boss has failed to release a single new pedal.
0 pedals - once (2005)
1 pedal - 7 times (1988, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004)
2 pedals - 3 times (1980, 2000, 2006)
3 pedals - 8 times (1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1993, 1996, 2002)
4 pedals - 7 times (1978, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1997)
5 pedals - 2 times (1994, 2007)
6 pedals - once (1991)
7 pedals - never
8 pedals - never
9 pedals - once (1987)
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Johnrocks
Silver Member
Brazil
175 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 23:35:19
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| I think they should re-release some pedals like VB-2 and CE-2. |
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Mr Arkadin
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
119 Posts |
Posted - 01/19/2008 : 23:40:41
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| i mean how difficult would it be to reissue the Slow Gear and Spectrum, really? Two knobs? C'mon Boss. Don't they have eBay at Boss HQ? |
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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 17:21:05
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Originally posted by Mr Arkadin
i mean difficult would it be to reissue the Slow Gear and Spectrum, really? Two knobs? C'mon Boss. Don't they have eBay at Boss HQ?
I aggree with you there. Other manufacturers have re issued pedals, amps and even guitars, but why cant Boss re issue some of the first pedals they came out with, even of it was a limited run of say 2500 of each model worldwide with a special serial number on them as well.
It would be comercial gold in my eyes. |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 17:55:14
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Originally posted by Mr Arkadin
i mean difficult would it be to reissue the Slow Gear and Spectrum, really? Two knobs? C'mon Boss. Don't they have eBay at Boss HQ?
I think part of the reason why they haven't reissued those 2 pedals in particular is because most people seem to think that their sound and usage are very limited. Part of what makes them so pricey on the internet is the rare factor, not necessarily the great sound factor. The VB-2, the earlier fuzzes, EH-2, PQ-4, and perhaps the HF-2 and/or DF-2 would probably still sell if they were reissued, but the Spectrum and the Slow Gear might not move as fast off the shelves, therefore, probably wouldn't justify the costs of production in this time where the profits are king. |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 18:13:51
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Originally posted by jack
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Originally posted by Mr Arkadin
i mean difficult would it be to reissue the Slow Gear and Spectrum, really? Two knobs? C'mon Boss. Don't they have eBay at Boss HQ?
I think part of the reason why they haven't reissued those 2 pedals in particular is because most people seem to think that their sound and usage are very limited. Part of what makes them so pricey on the internet is the rare factor, not necessarily the great sound factor. The VB-2, the earlier fuzzes, EH-2, PQ-4, and perhaps the HF-2 and/or DF-2 would probably still sell if they were reissued, but the Spectrum and the Slow Gear might not move as fast off the shelves, therefore, probably wouldn't justify the costs of production in this time where the profits are king.
I don't mean to sound cynical or negative but i have to agree with jack..it's all about the green with a lot of these companies these days..... |
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alex_law
Silver Member
168 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 20:00:22
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| The pedals wouldn't be a commercial success. I think the reality is that a very, very small number of people collect (or even care about!) obscure Boss pedals. |
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Caliban
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
145 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2008 : 20:06:18
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"I think the reality is that a very, very small number of people collect (or even care about!) obscure Boss pedals.
Probably true, but those that do are willing to pay top money for them. What Roland should do is to let one of the top end boutique makers - Keeley or Analogman - have access to their circuit diagrams and parts bins. Let them do the reissue thing, charge $200 a pop and take a royalty. |
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Johnrocks
Silver Member
Brazil
175 Posts |
Posted - 01/21/2008 : 02:50:03
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Originally posted by jack
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Originally posted by Mr Arkadin
i mean difficult would it be to reissue the Slow Gear and Spectrum, really? Two knobs? C'mon Boss. Don't they have eBay at Boss HQ?
I think part of the reason why they haven't reissued those 2 pedals in particular is because most people seem to think that their sound and usage are very limited. Part of what makes them so pricey on the internet is the rare factor, not necessarily the great sound factor. The VB-2, the earlier fuzzes, EH-2, PQ-4, and perhaps the HF-2 and/or DF-2 would probably still sell if they were reissued, but the Spectrum and the Slow Gear might not move as fast off the shelves, therefore, probably wouldn't justify the costs of production in this time where the profits are king.
I think that unfortunatelly nowadays people don�t care about being real musicians (I mean, not everybody, but a lot of people!! Chcek the Ramones, Greenday wannabies for example... No offense). Being a complete musicians is not ONLY about studying hard everyday (not only licks but theory too!)but about to know everything related to gear. They must know all the possibilities that an SD-1 for example can offer to them. They should care about wich pedals sound the best: MIJ, MIT, year when they were produced... Cables, cords, circuits, everything! So, they don�t know that even OD-1 can sound wild if you use it to push your amp distortion (George Lynch USED OD-1 on Dokken earlier days). Boss stomp pedals are not limited, they should know that... As a teacher I teach even about good gear to my students and I think that�s a very importante thing too. Well guys, this is what I think... |
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