Boss serial numbers are either 4 numbers, 6 numbers, or 6/7 characters with 2 letters and the rest numbers. If you have a Boss serial number with just one letter please double check in case another character is actually a letter. It isn't always next to the other letter. The letter Z may look like a 2 and a zero may actually be a letter O. This serial number decoder accepts all types of Boss compact pedal serial numbers. The different types are shown in the images below. Type I – Used from late 1977 until early 1981. Type II – Used from early 1981 until early 1989. Type III – Used 1988-1989.
Los Angeles, CA (December 1, 2020) -- BOSS announces the Waza Craft TB-2W Tone Bender, a new pedal developed in collaboration with Sola Sound, the maker of the legendary Tone Bender fuzz pedals first introduced in the 1960s. Housed in the classic BOSS compact chassis, the TB-2W is an authentic sonic recreation of the Tone Bender MK II pedal heard on some of the most influential guitar tracks produced over the last five-plus decades.
Among the iconic fuzz pedals in music history, the Tone Bender is one of the most revered and unique. Embraced by some of the greatest guitarists of all time, the pedal’s bold, rich voice and smooth sustain are forever embedded in the annals of rock and pop music history. Sola Sound produced numerous variations through the years, and many consider the late-’60s “MK II” version to be the ultimate Tone Bender voice.
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Using a “masterpiece” Tone Bender MK II (serial number 500) from Sola Sound’s archive as a benchmark reference, BOSS engineers have fully realized the pedal’s magical sound and expressive dynamic response through meticulous analysis and detailed Waza craftsmanship. Available in a limited production run, each TB-2W features rare germanium transistors carefully tested for optimum tone, a three-way voltage selector, selectable true/buffered bypass operation, and a refined circuit design for ultra-consistent performance from pedal to pedal.
The TB-2W Tone Bender will be available in Q2 2021.
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Site Navigation | DISCLAIMER - Absolutely no refunds. All sales are final. We cannot be held responsible if you ruin your pedal. I got ripped off by a buyer of my TR-2 mod. Said he wasn't happy with the mod so I offered to buy the TR-2 from him. I gave him $110 in good faith. When I received the pedal it was non-functioning. He had drilled the hole for the pot in the wrong place piercing the ribbon going to the depth pot and completely pulled 4 traces from the PCB. And he wanted to know why the mod sounded bad. Because of this I will no longer issue refunds of any type on mods. If you do not have the skills required to perform the mod then please let us do the mod for you. Monte Allums |
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With this page I will endeavor to help you identify which Boss Pedals can be modded with my kits and which ones cannot. I’ll resist stating the advantages or disadvantages of both. Use the serial number decoder on the right of this page to plug in your pedal’s Serial Number. When putting in the letters/numbers, NO SPACES. Use that date and the info below to determine whether the pedal is thru-hole (modable) or Surface Mount (Not Modable). Boss DS-1 (Except Black 40th Anniversary DS-1) - Surface Mount Started in 2016. The Black 40th Anniversary DS-1 is Thru-Hole and is modable. Boss BD-2 - Surface Mount Started in 2017 Boss SD-1 - Surface Mount Started in 2019 WAZA - All WAZA versions are Surface Mount and cannot be modded. If you have more info you feel would be helpful, please contact me at tvon@monteallums.com and I will add it to this page. | |
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| Electronic Multmeter Eventually you'll need a multimeter. For reading resistor values, voltage, etc. But that's not all they do. You can buy one for cheap. But I recommend getting a decent one. Click here for a very inexpensive version. But for those that want to spend a little more click here. | 60/40 Solder I recommend 60/40 solder. Works great for modding and just about any other soldering project you'll do. You can buy some good 60/40 solder here. | Wire Strippers I include wire with my kits and having a pair of wire stripper around is a must. Here's a great value on a pair. Click here. |
Soldering Stand A soldering stand will come in handy. You can buy a nice one here. | Needle Nose Pliers These are handy for reaching hard to get to parts and for pulling components out. Click here for a very inexpensive pair. | Fine Point Sharpy I use a fine tip Sharpie to mark the solder side of the pcb. I'll mark the solder joints of the components I will be removing. Sometimes it's hard to remember which solder joint you're working on. This makes it easy. You can buy them here. | Small Wire Cutters You'll need a pair of these to trim off the legs of resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc. once the components have been installed. You can find the here. |
Jeweler's Screwdrivers I use these to pry small components from the pcb. Make sure you have removed all the old solder before prying the component up or you will damage the traces on the pcb. You can buy a set here. | Head Lamp Light A head lamp light will help you to see the parts on the pcb. and frees your hands to do other things. You can buy one here. | 4.50 Power Reading Glasses Magnifying the area you're working on is vitally important. You need to be able to see clearly where you are working. Illuminating the area and being able to see clearly what you are working on will ensure you are doing the work properly. You can buy them here. | Irwin UniBit This Irwin UniBit drill bit is the only drill bit you will ever need for drilling holes for switches, DC Jacks, etc. This one-in-all drill bit includes all the sizes you need in one drill bit. You can buy them here. |
Electrical Tape I use electrical tape to wrap around switches and my opamp adapters to keep them from shorting on other components or the pedal casing. Most of the issues with modding can be attributed to parts and components shorting on something. You can buy a some here. | Desk Lamp Having a well-lit area when modding or doing guitar repair is vital. I love these adjustable desk lamps because the light can be adjusted and localized to a specific area and they are portable. You can buy one here. | Screwdriver Set You'll need a wide variety of screwdrivers both flat head and Phillips. Here's a very imexpensive set here. | Pliers Here's a set of pliers for cheap. Wire cutters, needle nose and regular pliers for one inexpensive price. You can buy them here. |
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