Boss BP-1W Waza Craft Overdrive + Booster + Preamp Pedal | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The Boss BP-1W is far more than a simple boost pedal — it's a veritable history lesson in BOSS and Roland analog architecture, delivering three distinct boost and preamp voices drawn directly from two of the most iconic circuits in the catalog. A 3-position voice switch selects between the gritty, vintage warmth of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo's preamp section, the cleaner, brighter bell-like character of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble's preamp, and a supremely clean NAT boost that adds output without any tonal coloration. Selectable Standard and Vintage input buffer modes dramatically shift the pedal's overall tonal response for additional versatility, and the remarkably simple 2-knob Gain and Level layout makes navigating all of this tonal depth effortlessly quick. Built in the premium Waza Craft analog tradition — this is a boost and preamp pedal with genuine sonic heritage behind every voice.

Product Overview

The BP-1W's three preamp and boost voices each have a distinct character rooted in the analog circuits they were drawn from, and understanding where they come from clarifies why each one sounds the way it does.

The RE voice is taken from the Roland RE-201 Space Echo — a tape-based echo and reverb unit that became one of the most recorded and beloved effects processors in music history. Its preamp section was a hidden contributor to the RE-201's distinctive sonic character, imparting a gritty, vintage warmth and subtle coloration to any signal passing through it. This preamp coloration was part of why recordings made through a Space Echo had a particular sonic quality even when echo and reverb levels were minimal. The BP-1W's RE voice captures this preamp character specifically — a darker, richer, more vibe-filled warmth that excels at slamming into the front of a tube amp to push it into natural breakup and saturation.

The CE voice is taken from the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble — the very first BOSS pedal ever made, introduced in 1976 — where the preamp section shaped the signal before the chorus circuit processed it. The CE voice's character is meaningfully different from the RE voice: cleaner, brighter, with a bell-like quality in the upper frequencies that suits players who want a preamp with some character and presence without the darker, grittier warmth of the RE voice. The CE voice can add sparkle and presence to a signal that the RE voice wouldn't suit, and pairs particularly well with clean amp channels where the brightness complements rather than conflicts with the amp's natural tone.

The NAT voice is a supremely clean, ultra-transparent boost with no intentional tonal coloration — designed for players who want to drive their amp harder or compensate for pickup output differences without altering the fundamental character of their base tone. Unlike the RE and CE voices, the NAT adds no preamp color of its own — it simply increases output level, making it ideal as a solo boost, a signal-leveling tool between different guitars, or a clean push into an amp's gain stage.

Selectable Standard and Vintage input buffer modes change the pedal's overall tonal response significantly — the Standard mode providing a modern, low-impedance buffered response, while the Vintage mode alters the input impedance in a way that affects how pickups interact with the pedal, producing a different tonal character that some players prefer with certain single-coil and vintage-voiced pickup setups.

Ideal For

• Guitarists who want the specific preamp coloration of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo or BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble as a standalone tone-shaping tool
• Players who want a clean, transparent boost alongside vintage-voiced preamp options in a single pedal
• Tube amp users who want a gritty RE-voiced preamp push to drive the front end of their amp into natural saturation
• Players who value the ability to switch between Standard and Vintage input buffer modes for different tonal responses with different pickups and rigs
• Guitarists in Idaho Falls looking for a Waza Craft premium analog pedal with genuine BOSS and Roland circuit heritage behind every voice

Key Features

Three Distinct Preamp and Boost Voices
RE mode captures the gritty, vintage warmth of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo preamp for a darker, vibe-filled push. CE mode delivers the cleaner, brighter, bell-like upper-frequency character of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble preamp. NAT mode provides a supremely clean, ultra-transparent boost with zero tonal coloration.

Selectable Standard/Vintage Buffer Modes
Two input buffer modes dramatically change the pedal's overall tonal response — Standard for a modern low-impedance character, Vintage for an altered input impedance that affects how pickups interact with the pedal and produces a distinctly different tonal flavor.

Simple 2-Knob Operation
Gain and Level controls provide direct, immediate adjustment of preamp and boost parameters — keeping the operation effortlessly simple despite the depth of tonal options available.

Genuine BOSS and Roland Circuit Heritage
The RE and CE voices are drawn directly from the Roland RE-201 Space Echo and BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble circuits — two of the most historically significant and sonically beloved pieces of analog gear in BOSS and Roland's history.

Waza Craft Premium Analog Circuitry
Built with carefully selected analog components and refined circuitry in the Waza Craft tradition — the same premium construction standard that defines BOSS's highest-tier pedal offerings.

Rugged BOSS Metal Enclosure
The classic tank-like BOSS metal enclosure provides the road-ready durability that BOSS pedals are known for across decades of professional and amateur use.

What's Included

• Boss BP-1W Waza Craft Overdrive + Booster + Preamp Pedal
• Free standard shipping

Note: 9V DC power supply and battery sold separately.

Specification Details

Model BP-1W Series Waza Craft Pedal Type Boost / Overdrive / Preamp Circuit Type Analog Voices RE (Roland RE-201 Preamp), CE (BOSS CE-1 Preamp), NAT (Clean Boost) Controls Gain, Level Voice Switch 3-Position (RE, CE, NAT) Buffer Modes Standard, Vintage (Selectable) Bypass Switchable Buffered Bypass Inputs 1× 1/4" Outputs 1× 1/4" Power Source 9V DC (sold separately) Power Usage 60mA Battery 1× 9V Height 2.37" Width 2.87" Depth 5.12" Weight 1 lb. Manufacturer Part # BP-1W

Get Your Hands on This Waza Craft Preamp Pedal Today

The Boss BP-1W Waza Craft Overdrive + Booster + Preamp Pedal is available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Stop in to compare all three voices and both buffer modes in person, or reach out online to order yours — three of the most coveted analog preamp characters in BOSS history, now in one compact Waza Craft pedal.