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Boss AC3 Acoustic Simulator Pedal

Boss AC3 Acoustic Simulator Pedal
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Boss AC3 Acoustic Simulator Pedal

 
 
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Features
  • Advanced acoustic guitar modeling in a compact pedal

  • Four simulation modes: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped

  • Top and Body knobs for fine-tuning the virtual-body resonance

  • Built-in reverb, optimized for acoustic-guitar simulation

  • Five year warranty


Description

BOSS's COSM Acoustic-Modeling technology is beautifully showcased in this small but powerful pedal, which simulates an acoustic guitar much more precisely and realistically than previous technology allowed. Derived from BOSS top-of-the-line AD-8, the AC-3 simulates the sound of an acoustic guitar with incredible precision. Four simulation modes are provided: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped; the latter supplies that famous "cut through the mix" direct piezo sound. Previous compact acoustic-guitar modeling-pedals were promising, but now the bar has been raised with AC-3.Fine ControlTop and Body controls are provided for shaping the characteristics of the four acoustic models. Create the perfect acoustic-guitar sound quickly and easily with simple knob twists, or add depth and space to the sound with the AC-3's built in digital reverb. It's like getting two pedals in one.Reverb IncludedAdd depth and sweetness to the sound with the AC-3's built in digital reverb. It's like getting two pedals in one!Versatile Output PathsTwo sets of outputs are provided for connecting the AC-3 to a standard guitar amp and to a direct input device such as a PA, recorder, or an acoustic-guitar amp configuration such as a Roland AC-60.


Product Details
Product Length:6.0 inches
Product Width:6.0 inches
Product Height:6.0 inches
Product Weight:5.0 pounds
Package Length:5.9 inches
Package Width:3.7 inches
Package Height:2.4 inches
Package Weight:1.15 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 9 reviews

Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:3.5 ( 9 customer reviews )
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:


5I Love this Pedal  Dec 06, 2008 By Thomas G. Hoff
This pedal is amazing. if you want your solid body to sound acoustic with plenty of different flavors, then this pedal is what you want. I was amazed as it did better than I though when I listened on Boss' website. Again, built to last as are all BOSS pedals - but you pay for this.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:


5Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator  Feb 02, 2011 By dmacsong
The Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator is exactly what it is advertised. I am a long time acoustic guitarist (Taylor 810ce, with beautiful bass tones). Because of some physical challenges, I have recently acquired an electic guitar primarily for the ease of play, but also because I wanted to expand my musical options as a guitarist. Basically, am having a really hard time making the transition in sound produced.

I am playing a Fender American Standard Strat through a Fender Blues Junior amp. The Strat is about as "electric" as it get and I've dealt with the loss of "bass" tone with thte use of an Equilizer. The Boss AC-3 has helped me achieve a really nice acoustic simulation, which has made playing more enjoyable for me. I do have some difficulty with the "Top" end control adjustment being very sensitive, causing an annoying, unwanted hiss and distortion, but work most of it out with turning it down to a minimal position and compensating the drop in trebles with twiking my equilizer. I'm still experimenting and twiking for "my" sound, but thus far I believe that the Boss AC-3 is meeting my expectations and is central to my set up.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:


5Just like an acoustic  Mar 05, 2012 By Nick
This pedal is awesome. It sounds so close to an acoustic guitar. I didn't expect it to sound this close, I mean this is an almost identical sound to what an acoustic guitar sounds like. Great pedal for those who don't have an acoustic or don't want to bring an acoustic with them on a gig or wherever they are bringing their guitar.

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5I love this pedal!  Jul 29, 2011 By Gilberto Moreno "Gilberto Moreno"
It's amazing how it makes a electric guitar sound just like an electro-acoustic guitar. It's very useful when you don't want to carry two o three guitars, or when you can't buy an acoustic one. It's the best!

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:


4Great simulator but Noisey need. Noise supression pedal needed!!!!  Aug 27, 2010 By Guerrier
This is an almost perfect simulation of an acoustic guitar... Except for the fact that you get an annoyingly constant feedback out of your speaker.... so this sends you right out to go buy a noise supression pedal... In my opinion a electric guitarist should have in their arsenal of pedals any ways..... But the AC-3 does exactly what it promises.... Sound quite realistic and built, like most Boss pedals, as a tank..... Highly recommended.

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