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Boss' Dynamic Effects Unit!
How often have you been on stage or in the studio with your electric guitar and wished you had an acoustic with you? For musicians who prefer to travel light, lugging another guitar isn't always the most attractive option. The BOSS AC-3 is the solution! This next-generation Compact Pedal uses the unmatched COSM modeling technology to turn any electric guitar into a variety of acoustic guitars.
Advanced Modeling
For the first time, BOSS brings its advanced COSM modeling technology to a Compact Pedal. The AC-3 is based on BOSS' flagship AD-8 and can reproduce the characteristic sound of an acoustic guitar with astonishing accuracy thanks to the latest simulation technology.
Four simulation modes are available: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced and Piezo-equipped — the latter simulates the typical percussive piezo direct sound. While the predecessor AC-2 still used analog technology, the AC-3 raises the bar considerably with its highly developed digital circuitry.
Refinements
Top and Body knobs let you fine-tune the characteristics of the four acoustic models. Dial in the perfect acoustic guitar sound with just a few knob turns.
Reverb Included
Add depth and space to your tone with the built-in digital reverb. It's like having two pedals in one!
Versatile Output Signal Paths
Two different outputs let you connect the AC-3 to a standard guitar amplifier and/or directly to devices such as recorders, PA systems, or acoustic guitar amplifiers (e.g., Roland AC-60).
Play your electric guitar like an acoustic guitar!
Features
- Roland Acoustic-Guitar Modeling from VG-88 and AD-8, presented for the first time in a Compact Pedal
- Four simulation modes: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced and Piezo-Equipped
- Top and Body knobs for fine-tuning the modeled body resonances
- Built-in reverb, optimized for acoustic-guitar simulations
Technical Specifications
- Nominal input level: -20 dBu
- Input impedance: 1 MΩ
- Nominal output level: -20 dBu
- Output impedance: 1 kΩ
- Recommended load impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
- Controls: pedal switch, MODE switch, BODY knob, TOP knob, LEVEL knob, REVERB knob
- Connections: IN, G.OUT, LINE OUT, power supply (DC 9 V)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 125 x 55 mm
- Weight: 440 g
Scope of delivery
- 1 x BOSS AC-3 effects pedal
Suitable accessories (Not included in the delivery.)
Specification
- Product number 00013657
- Colour Yellow
Reviews
Questions about product
Question by René Jöres on 14.01.2023
Where in the pedalboard is the simulator best used?
Answer by Musikhaus Kirstein:
This pedal would be best used right after the guitar.
Financing
ConsorsFinanz Finanzierung
- 6 to 72 months term
- 0% financing for 11,58 € per month
- More information on financing
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