Description
PRELOVED BOSS VB-2 Vibrato Pedal
The BOSS VB-2 Vibrato is one of the most sought-after vintage BOSS compact pedals, famous for its lush, true pitch-shifted vibrato sound. Unlike a chorus pedal, the VB-2 is all about movement, wobble and expressive pitch modulation — from subtle warble through to seasick, vintage tape-style textures.
Originally released in the early 1980s, the VB-2 has become a cult classic for players chasing unique modulation sounds. It is perfect for ambient parts, indie textures, lo-fi tones, post-rock swells, vintage-style pitch movement and experimental guitar sounds.
Key Features
- Rare vintage BOSS vibrato pedal
- True pitch-style vibrato effect
- Classic BOSS compact pedal format
- Rate, Depth and Rise Time controls
- Latch / Bypass / Unlatch mode switch
- Great for subtle movement, dramatic wobble and expressive modulation
- Works well with guitar, bass, keys and studio effects chains
- Highly regarded by collectors and players
Controls
- Rate: adjusts the speed of the vibrato effect
- Depth: controls how deep or intense the pitch modulation is
- Rise Time: adjusts how quickly the vibrato effect fades in
- Mode Switch: selects between Latch, Bypass and Unlatch operation
Mode Guide
- Latch: turns the vibrato effect on and off with the pedal switch
- Bypass: standard effect on/off operation
- Unlatch: vibrato is active only while the pedal is held down, perfect for adding expressive movement to specific notes or chords
Why Players Like It
The VB-2 is loved because it does something very specific and does it beautifully. It can add gentle vintage movement to clean parts, create warped tape-style pitch drift, or become a dramatic expressive effect when used momentarily. The Rise Time control is especially useful for musical swells, letting the vibrato fade in naturally rather than hitting instantly.
Specifications
- Model: BOSS VB-2 Vibrato
- Effect Type: Vibrato / pitch modulation
- Controls: Rate, Depth, Rise Time, Mode
- Modes: Latch, Bypass, Unlatch
- Power: 9V battery or compatible Boss-style adaptor
- Format: BOSS compact pedal
Why Buy Preloved at Colemans Music?
- Trusted Melbourne retailer based in South Melbourne
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- Real advice from musicians on vintage pedals, modulation effects and signal chain
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- Support after purchase if you need help getting it dialled in
