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Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal

The Boss CS-3 will fulfill all your compressor/sustainer needs. The Boss CS-3 boosts low-input signals and compresses high-input ones to even out your sound. 128 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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The CS3 compresses high-input signals while boosting low-input signals, giving you smooth sustain without degrading the quality of the original sound. A range of effects from gentle compression to squeezed sounds is at your command. Designed for outstanding low-noise performance, the CS3 also provides EQ for precise sonic control.

About Boss Pedals
The history of Boss reads like the history of guitar effects. From their legendary CE-1 chorus pedal (the big gray box that started it all) to the world's favorite line of compact pedals, they've been responsible for more guitar innovations than just about anyone else.

Boss's compact pedal line-up began in 1977 with the classic OD-1 Overdrive. Its warm, smooth overdrive sounds and breakthrough Boss pedal features (heavy-duty construction, rubber pads on top and bottom, recessed control knobs, silent switching, a built-in LED, and easy battery replacement) immediately set it apart from other stomp boxes on the market. It established the masterful design for all other Boss effects pedals since.

Throughout the years, Boss has continued to define the cutting edge of guitar effects. Double-layer circuit boards allowed pedals like the DD-5 Digital Delay to deliver studio-quality effects comparable to rackmount units. They recently brought bassists and guitarists the first bass synthesizer in a compact pedal, the SYB-3. On their 20th anniversary they proudly introduced the OD-3 Overdrive, a pedal that takes the smooth, dynamic overdriven tones of the legendary OD-1 to a whole new level. Like all Boss products, it is a level of sound quality and durability that is unrivaled. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Boss products.
Uses 9-volt battery or PSA-120S adapter (not included).

Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): 3 x 4 x 1.06

Shipping Weight: 6 lbs.
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Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
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Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 3 in
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Shipping Weight: 4 lbs
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4.5 out of 5 (128 ratings) Rate and Review This Product
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Sound: Sounds awesome when you get the pefect sound you want. Feature: You can get lots of sounds from smooth dynamics to a killer boost. Quality: Built Like A Tank Overall: This peddal is overall great for what I use It for. If I had to By it again, I would.
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Sound: This is exactly what I was looking for.It performs well and adds the sonic flavor that I was looking for.Much better htan my Dunlop Feature: Sustainnnnnnnnnnnnnn Ease of Use: twist a knob and get immediate response Quality: built like a tank Value: The price is spot on Manufacturer Support: I.ve never had o deal with Boss/Roland directly.They have a lot of info on their site The Wow Factor: It's the first pedal in my line up and the first one I step on Overall: It does what it does very well.No need to replace it
Style of Music: Classical Jazz Death Metal
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