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FB-2 - Feedbacker/Booster

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FB-2 - Feedbacker/Booster
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The New-Breed Booster with a Bonus

The unique FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster packs a world of expressive, versatile boost into a single stompbox. Seamlessly morph from flat, clean boost that doesnt spoil the nuance of the original tone to an amazing mid boost for high-gain solos, or dial up a bright and clear treble boost to lighten the tone. And thats only half of the picturethe FB-2 can generate smooth and natural amp feedback as well. The FB-2s versatile tone, simple operation, and low noise are made possible through BOSS latest technology and decades of know how.

Wide tonal variety, from flat, clean boost to powerful mid-boost and bright, clear treble boost
Boost characteristics can be changed continuously and smoothly from one knob
Responds expressively and accurately to picking nuances, even at high-boost settings
Versatile tone, simple operation, and low noise
Advanced Feedback function provides smooth and natural amp feedback

The New-Breed Booster with a Bonus

Boost
The FB-2 generates a full spectrum of boost flavors. The continuously variable CHARACTER and TONE knobs let you easily and instantly dial in your ideal settings from flat, clean boost to powerful mid-boost and bright, clear treble boost and all shades in between. The FB-2 also responds perfectly to your picking dynamics. Even with the boost level cranked, the FB-2 never obscures your subtle picking nuances.

Feedback
Boost is only half of the FB-2s story. By pressing and holding the pedal, you can instantly obtain smooth, stable, and natural feedback. The FB-2s feedback is authentic and true, not an artificial, oscillator-driven sound.

Feedback Tech
There are two primary types of feedback that occur while playing an electric guitar. One happens when a guitar string naturally resonates with the audio from an amp and/or PA. The other occurs when a guitar pickup receives sound from an amp and/or PA and oscillates into frequencies that cause unwanted high screeching. The FB-2s Feedback function automatically detects the sweet spot and then boosts the signal into a preferable, naturally smooth feedback tone.

Road-Tough BOSS
BOSS compact pedals are world-famous for their great sound as well as their road-tough construction, consistency, and reliability. The FB-2 inherits this BOSS-proven design, offering guitarists a solidly constructed pedal thats built to withstand decades of demanding use.

The New-Breed Booster with a Bonus

Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Power Supply
DC 9 V: Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)/Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61),
AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
Current Draw: 45 mA (DC 9 V)
• Expected battery life under continuous use:
Carbon: 2.5 hours
Alkaline: 9 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories
Owner's Manual, Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and
"Information"), Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
Option (sold separately)
AC adaptor (PSA series)

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: 440 g / 1 lbs.

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For the sale price it's worth it. The eq part is usefull for bringing out the mids - great on Strats. The sustain feature has a bit of a learning curve but if you use it on the note you wish to sustain only and don't keep the pedal down all the time, it works remarkabley well. It's like the sus pedal on a piano except you lift it before the next note.
Posted by Lloyd Plueschow on Apr 23, 2015
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sustaniac! 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
A proper substitute to a sustaniac pickup set. I recommend this for live settings ala Joe Satch's "Flying in a Blue Dream" Or Kurt Cobain's lead part in "Smells like teen spirit".
Posted by jor-el from kypton on Mar 22, 2015
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Simply put…WOW!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Calgary Chinook, Alberta
I've been looking for this pedal for years! I've tried countless pedals from various companies & not one of them 'was quite right'. With this pedal, you can not only Boost volume & control Feedback, you can also Sustain a note; just like a keyboard! I'm not in need of the Boost function, as my current rack system is already set up for it, so I have the Boost & Tone levels adjusted so you can not tell when it's turned on or off. Capturing a true feedback is easy with minimal tweaking; no more turning back towards the amp to get it & waaaay easier to control & hold it. PLUS, as an extra bonus, by adjusting the delay time of the feedback (longer) & feathering the pedal you can capture a note & Sustain it! I can hit a note, capture it, & play several more while my captured note rings-on. It'll take a bit of playing with it but it's not hard! Such an awesome product!!!
Posted by BK Mawer on Aug 16, 2014
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Closest Store   Victoria, British Columbia
Posted by Jake on Dec 26, 2013
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It's great for on demand feed back if you are playing at low volumes in a coffee shop or are using an amp with low output volume. The boost option is nice as the mids can be boosted which is perfect for a nice solo break.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2013
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