Boss BP-1W Booster and Preamp Pedal

Retailing in the region of £149.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the Boss Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Boss Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Boss Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Boss Guitar Pedals today.

The classic BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and the RE-201 Space Echo are legendary for their inspiring delayed effects, however they are also loved for their variable analogue preamp circuitry. The preamp instantly integrates guitar tones full of character & richness.

The Boss BP-1W is a natural sounding & iconic preamp, all in one pedal. The pedal has three diverse sound characters contained. The level knob controls the overall volume, or how much you push the amp or drive pedal you are using.

The Gain knob adds saturation & compression. The selectable input buffer gives you two choices – the first one is called the STD and is used for more of a wide range tone, while the VTG gives you a sweet vintage tone.

With the BP-1W, you can now access these two classic preamp tones in a premium Waza Craft pedal, along with a natural, clear voice that functions as a standard clean boost. 

Modes

  • NATURAL – This mode is used when you need a perfectly clean booster, without any colouration.
  • CE – This preamp sound is based on the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal.
  • RE – This preamp sound is modelled on the Roland RE-201 Space Echo preamp sound.

Boss Waza Craft

Part of the BOSS family is the Waza Craft factory. Waza Craft is a range of high-end pedals and amplifiers. They are created in Japan by a special team of engineers to offer updated, modified takes on BOSS classics.

Additional information

Weight 0.57 kg

Brand

Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Boost

Buffer

Chorus

Compressor

Delay

A delay pedal records your signal and plays it back after a set time, creating echoes that can range from tight, slapback repeats to long, atmospheric trails. It’s one of the most versatile effects, used to thicken tones, add rhythmic depth, or build spacious, ambient layers. Analogue delays offer warm, decaying repeats that blend naturally with your tone, while digital units provide pristine echoes with precise control over time, feedback, and mix levels.

From classic rockabilly and tape-style echoes to modern looping and shimmer effects, delay pedals have become essential tools for shaping sound. They can make solos soar, rhythms pulse, or transform simple chord progressions into cinematic textures. Whether used subtly to add dimension or boldly to create soundscapes, a good delay pedal can completely redefine the feel and atmosphere of your music.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

used

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.