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Foulacy
Bronze Member
USA
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 Posted - 02/10/2009 : 10:29:53
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I am interested in hearing what people think of the sound of the BF-2 vs. the normal mode on the BF-3. I currently own a BF-3 and am happy with it, but since I also own a few MIJ pedals, including a CE-2 and PH-1r, I am drawn by the allure of an MIJ BF-2 (or heck even a MIT). Thus, I cannot justify spending a measly $40-50 without at least making this thread 
To my defense, I searched and scoured these boards for a topic like this but it was to no avail. If there already is one, point me there.
Opinions please! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2009 : 12:50:48
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| i prefer the bf-2 over the 3 it is alot warmer sounding then the bf-3 |
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cctsim
Silver Member
United Kingdom
418 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2009 : 18:01:40
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I have both, but I love my BF-2 more, very organic. I use it before or after distortion to get some very nice results.
Mine is MIJ green label that I bought in 89. Over the years, I had to replace some of the electrolytic capacitors with metal film ones of the same value and recalibrate the internal pots.
Now it's jet-flying like it was in 89. |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2009 : 18:16:41
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| This seems to be common perception, that the BF-3 is a bit colder/more sterile. The BF-3 is digital, and BF-2 analogue, same as PH-2/3, although I thought the PH-2 was also pretty cold and lifeless (i'm a Smallstone man at heart)... |
Edited by - Leeroyfunk on 02/10/2009 18:18:09 |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2009 : 18:27:56
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I had a BF-3 and really wanted to like it, but I couldn't dial in my two favorite sounds from my MIT BF-2. although the BF-3 is more versatile, I eventually traded it, and later bought a SS MIJ BF-2 (even more warm-sounding than my MIT BF-2).
I rarely use flanging anymore, but if you do, I highly recommend seeking out a MIJ BF-2 (look for the all-black knobs with red lines, instead of the grey knob inserts). they are still relatively cheap. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 01:57:02
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Now to move to another planet.... I heard a guy use a GT-8 using flange in STEREO and it was way way way cool... |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 05:54:27
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BF-3 is stereo, but I like HF-2 the best |
Edited by - pedals 4 pv on 02/12/2009 05:55:27 |
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Joske Turbo
Silver Member
Belgium
412 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2009 : 21:08:59
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| The MIJ BF-2 is definetily the best. It is warm, analogue and just sounds great. I think that the new modes on the BF-3 are pretty useless... I've never tried a MIT BF-2 but the Japan version must be the best regarding tons of reviews and opinions. |
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BossBrasil
Bronze Member
Brazil
129 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2009 : 02:32:22
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I have a BF-2 that is excellent... but I like HF-2 a lot  |
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natthu
Gold Member
Australia
756 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2009 : 11:50:49
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Anyone have any thoughts on the BF-1? I know it's not really a Boss compact with its clunky old Roland enclosure, but I've heard a lot of good things about it when it's run on 12V...
I currently have one which isn't working that I will *eventually* get around to fixing. Anyone compared the BF-1 with the other BFs?
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BF-2 vs. BF-3
