The chorus effect is only applied to the harmonics and not to the original note. Our modification kit for the boss ce3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with color photos for all the fo. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Browse our huge selection of boss replacement parts products and more at fullcompass. Btdashtool bosstech serial eeprommer eprom calc thanks. From 82 to 92, the boss ce 3 chorus ensemble was the workingmans chorus effect, heard on countless recordings and seen on thousands of players pedalboards. Produced from 1979 1992, the boss ce 2 chorus was the original compact chorus pedal. Documents, presets, manuals boss ce3 chorus audiofanzine.
The best sounding chorus ive heard hands down is the fulltone terc rack tri chorus. Onboard you will find level, rate, depth and filter knobs to help you shape your sound. The ce5 is a chorus pedal from boss featuring high and low cut filters. It was originally conceived for keyboard and synthesizer players, but guitarists have occupied it as well, like john frusciante red hot chili peppers boss ce2 a smaller pedal in the standard boss enclosure than. Whether you are looking for natural chorus to a large, wide stereo chorus, ce5 has all the tools you will need. Well, the attempt to rival the boss ce2 failed in terms of warm and depth but its still an decent chorus pedal if you dont mind a bit of a metallic ping added to your sound. Im leaning towards the ce5 or ce3, but figure id solicit opinions on the ceb3.
If you want any type of bass chorus effect, from subtle to inyourface, this. Im leaning towards the ce 5 or ce 3, but figure id solicit opinions on the ceb 3. The boss ce 3 is a fairly overlooked chorus pedal on the market. Good chorus can be had from the ce 2, ce 3, and ce 5 chorus ensemble as well, which can be had on the used market for almost nothing. This lets users create any kind of chorus effectfromm a mild, natural chorus to the clear and penetrating stereo chorus effect popular in contemporary music. Build your own clone analog chorus kit instructions warranty.
It has almost the same circuit as the ce2, with only a few differences. Yes, i know mooer exists, but i have my eye on any one of the above 3 boss pedals. According to this page on, the marketing of the ce2 was stopped in november 1982, but the pedal was still produced and sold at least until 1990. Boss ce1 released in 1976, it was one of the first chorus effect pedals commercially available, based on the same circuit from the roland jazz chorus amplifier. Build your own clone analog chorus kit instructions. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. The supreme mod kit for the boss ce3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with color photos for all the following mods to turn a good chorus into a great chorus that rivals the boutique pedals at a fraction of the cost. Wish i knew this earlier and for the majority of my pedal board i am using boss since it works so well as described. Boss diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The ce2b is based on the mn3007 bbd circuit and mn3101 clock driver.
Even though its no longer in production there are thousands of these pedals being used. The ceb 3 started out as an anlog chorus using a bbd circuit but was later redesign with a new completely digital design. Rated 5 5 boss chorus ce 5 i have purchased way to many pedals in my day but learned that purchasing boss wont be a mistake. The things you need to have a successful build are. The supreme mod kit for the boss ce 3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with color photos for all the following mods to turn a good chorus into a great chorus that rivals the boutique pedals at a fraction of the cost. Ce 1 mode fully reproduces the stereo chorus and vibrato sounds of the legendary ce 1, with the addition of variable chorus depth not available in the original pedal. If you want a classic nofrills chorus, this is the pedal to get. This old boss ce 2b bass chorus generates a very clean and transparent sound. Thoughts of boss ce3 analog chorus ultimate guitar. From 82 to 92, the boss ce3 chorus ensemble was the workingmans chorus effect, heard on countless recordings and seen on thousands of players pedalboards. The ce 5 chorus ensemble is boss ultimate compact chorus pedal, covering a wide frequency range and featuring high and lowcut filters.
As eric montes pointed out i accidentally named the first input resistor as r1. Schematic diagram of boss ce2b bass chorus guitar pedal ce2ce2b differences. Version is printed on the pcb so it is easy to figure out which version you have, this one is ce 5 and therefore mark 1. I was given a boss chorus ce3, everything works did not try a battery, just wall plug, but the tiny check light does not work, or at least go on is this simply the light that should go on when the pedal is active. The ceb3 bass chorus pedal offers a splitfrequency chorus effect capable of applying warm, rich chorusing to the higher frequencies without muddying up the lows.
It has almost the same circuit as the ce 2, with only a few differences. Many of the boutique chorus pedals out there are based on this circuit. Only issue was the little tabs are probably designed for a circuit board and my pedal had. Boss ce 3 chorus ensemble schematic by indyguitarist 29 aug 2007, 14.
Level to control the blend of the direct and processed signal. Chorus again, same basic design as the ce3 but using nec upc1571 gain control chips on the input and output whereas the ce3 has none. The ceb3 started out as an anlog chorus using a bbd circuit but was later redesign with a new completely digital design. The boss ce 2 is a great analog chorus pedal from the late 70s and early 80s. Vintage boss chorus comparison ce 1 vs ce 2 vs ce 3. Magnifying glass or reading glasses to see the small print on the capacitors. Version is printed on the pcb so it is easy to figure out which version you have, this one is ce5 and therefore mark 1.
According to this page on, the marketing of the ce 2 was stopped in november 1982, but the pedal was still produced and sold at least until 1990. Here is a list of the schematics that are exclusive to this site. Thanks to its extremely durable madeinjapan construction, many original specimens are still around and sound great. This old boss ce2b bass chorus generates a very clean and transparent sound. The answer didnt appear until i traced the output stage circuit into a schematic there are no sytek schematics available online. The supreme mod kit for the boss ce3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with. It is very easy to get a good sound out of it only has 3 knobs. More people seem to go for the ce 1 or ce 2, and i can see why. The boss ce3 is a fairly overlooked chorus pedal on the market. The boss ds1 circuit can be broken down into 5 big blocks. Free boss diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics.
This pedal features three knobs a rate knob, a depth knob and a 2 way rotary knob to select between two voicings. If you had to choose between a ce5, ceb3 or old analog ce3, which one would you choose and why. Chorus ensemblethe ce5 chorus ensemble is boss ultimate compact chorus pedal, covering a wide frequency range and featuring high and lowcut filters. Jan 10, 2006 20180423 pepe boss ce 1 chorus ensemble demo by pepemusicde 20180914 boss ce 1 chorus ensemble. Id say if your tastes run toward a real sterilized 80s new wave guitar sound, this pedal will make your wildest dreams come true. Or is there another reason weird its called check thanks. Our modification kit for the boss ce 3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with color photos for all the fo.
The boss ce2 is a great analog chorus pedal from the late 70s and early 80s. I was given a boss chorus ce 3, everything works did not try a battery, just wall plug, but the tiny check light does not work, or at least go on is this simply the light that should go on when the pedal is active. This makes the bottom remain clear while it adds more breadth to the signal. Good chorus can be had from the ce2, ce3, and ce5 chorus ensemble as well, which can be had on the used market for almost nothing. It is expected, but not confirmed, that the circuit change took place october 2001 at the same time that the ch1 and ce5 was redesigned. Cookies help us improve performance, enhance user experience and deliver our services. View and download boss chorus ce3 instructions online. The ce2 doesnt have a stereo output so the ce3 was made, perhaps more as a replacement for the ce1. Chorus effect,architecture,circuit, achematic,layout,components part list,jfet. Ce1 mode fully reproduces the stereo chorus and vibrato sounds of the legendary ce1, with the addition of variable chorus depth not available in the original pedal. The ce3 have adjustments for depth and rate, just like the ce2, but supports in addition a stereo output. Everyone knows that the boss ce2 chorus is a classic, but few realize that the ce3 is the stereo version of the same circuit. Compact chorus pedal especially designed for bass guitar. The ce 3 have adjustments for depth and rate, just like the ce 2, but supports in addition a stereo output.
View and download boss ce2 chorus instructions manual online. It was the first distortion pedal made by boss with a distinctive hardclipping sound perfect for high gain rock and metal still keeping the character of the original guitar. Mar 04, 2020 the chorus effect is only applied to the harmonics and not to the original note. The ce 2 doesnt have a stereo output so the ce 3 was made, perhaps more as a replacement for the ce 1. The best sounding chorus ive heard hands down is the fulltone terc rack trichorus. I speculate that the way huge blue hippo chorus is a modified ce3. Other than these chips, which are essentially acting as input and output buffers to and from the chorus circuitry, and some capres tweaks that may slightly affect voicing, its essentially the same circuit as the ce3. Boss ce3 chorus ensemble schematic by indyguitarist. Powerful tabletop looping and multieffects in an ultracompact package. I speculate that the way huge blue hippo chorus is a modified ce 3. Even though its no longer in production there are thousands of these pedals being used by guitarists all. Boss ce3 chorus guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. Boss chorus pedals have a strong legacy connected to andy summers, john frusciante, and herbie hancock among others.
Mostly known as the stereo version of the earlier boss ce2, the ce3. The ceb 3 bass chorus pedal offers a splitfrequency chorus effect capable of applying warm, rich chorusing to the higher frequencies without muddying up the lows. The boss ds1 is a distortion guitar pedal released in 1978 by boss. Soldering, clipping, cutting, stripping, or using any of the components in any way voids this guarantee. It is expected, but not confirmed, that the circuit change took place october 2001 at the same time that the ch1 and ce 5 was redesigned. Mostly known as the stereo version of the earlier boss ce 2, the ce 3. Having two outputs gives you the option of having a chorused signal from output a and the direct signal at the same time from output b. After the great success of the bulky chorus ensemble ce 1 issued in 1976, which was based on the roland jazz chorus jc120 amplifier integrated chorus effect, boss decided to revise and. Ce 1 chorus ensemble by cameron johnson 20190307 boss ce 1 chorus ensemble vs uad brigade chorus by k. To commemorate the birth of boss effects, the ce2w is made exclusively in japan, just as the original ce1 and ce2 were. If you cannot access the information on this website and need assistance in doing so, please call 8003565844 for assistance. Jan 21, 2018 hi there, this is a demo of my boss ce 3 chorus recorded in stereo. Boss ce2b bass chorus pedal schematic diagram hobby hour.
View and download boss chorus ce 3 instructions online. The schematic called this one as r2 which is of course correct. This first version is closely related to the ce 2 and ce 3. The ce5 chorus ensemble is boss ultimate compact chorus pedal, covering a wide frequency range and featuring high and lowcut filters. This lets users create any kind of chorus effectfrom a mild, natural chorus to the clear and penetrating stereo chorus effect popular in contemporary music. Our modification kit for the boss ce3 includes all the parts and detailed instructions with.
The most significant difference is the additional knob e. Mar 02, 2020 the ce2 doesnt have a stereo output so the ce3 was made, perhaps more as a replacement for the ce1. To commemorate the birth of boss effects, the ce 2w is made exclusively in japan, just as the original ce 1 and ce 2 were. After the great success of the bulky chorus ensemble ce1 issued in 1976, which was based on the roland jazz chorus jc120 amplifier integrated chorus effect, boss decided to revise and. Produced from 1979 1992, the boss ce2 chorus was the original compact chorus pedal. If you had to choose between a ce 5, ceb 3 or old analog ce 3, which one would you choose and why. The circuit is designed around the mn3007 1024 stage bbd ic3 and the mn3101 clock driver ic4. Input stage, transistor booster, opamp gain stage, tone control, output buffer and power supply. View and download boss ce 2 chorus instructions manual online. The worlds first chorus sounds, reborn with waza craft. The ce 2b is based on the mn3007 bbd circuit and mn3101 clock driver. Schematic diagram of boss ce 2 chorus guitar pedal. Hi there, this is a demo of my boss ce3 chorus recorded in stereo. Similar to the echo base this is a pt2399based digital delaychorus and tremolo even with a lot of additional options.
Heres the original thread over at fsb including schematic etc. The early version eh electric mistress is also great. The input and output buffers will isolate the circuit, keeping the signal path clean and tonesucking free. Questions about the boss ce5 stereo chorus ensemble pedal. Early ce 2bs had the skirt knobs also found on the dm 3. Everyone knows that the boss ce 2 chorus is a classic, but few realize that the ce 3 is the stereo version of the same circuit. The chorus ensemble ce2 is a chorus pedal by rolandboss released in 1979. We created several and we have redrawn some schematics that were already available on the internet for readability or ease of use these needed an easiertoread format, corrections or part identifiers. Ce1 chorus ensemble by cameron johnson 20190307 boss ce1 chorus ensemble vs uad brigade chorus by k. The chorus ensemble ce 2 is a chorus pedal by roland boss released in 1979. The boss ds1 together with the tubescreamer and the proco rat cover almost all the spectrum of tastes. Boss ce2 chorus pedal schematic diagram hobby hour. It adds a dreamy modulated sound that creates a dramatic ambient guitar tone. Well, the attempt to rival the boss ce 2 failed in terms of warm and depth but its still an decent chorus pedal if you dont mind a bit of a metallic ping added to your sound.
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