Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal

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$30.00 Price Tier: Budget

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Dive into the retro vibes and seamless control with the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal, a true blast from the past for guitar enthusiasts. Crafted in the '80s, this vintage gem provides a simplicity that modern pedals strive to match, housed in a design that's both robust and intuitive. With its sole focus on mastering volume modulation, it strips back the complexity, allowing musicians to focus on the purity of their sound. The pedal's minimalistic approach, featuring just a minimum volume control, ensures your creative flow is never interrupted, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate the elegance in straightforwardness.

Key Features:

Vintage design from the '80s, tailored for guitars
Robust and intuitive housing for durability
Minimal volume control for seamless sound modulation
Ideal for musicians seeking simplicity and purity in sound

Product specs

Brand	Boss
Model	FV-100 Volume Pedal
Finish	Black
Year	1980s
Categories	Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals

FAQs

Is the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal suitable for both guitar and bass?: Yes, the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal is designed to work with both electric guitars and basses, providing smooth volume control for either instrument.
Does the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal require a power supply?: No, the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal is a passive pedal and does not require a power supply to operate.
How does the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal compare to modern volume pedals?: The Boss FV-100 is a vintage model from the 1980s, known for its robust build and reliable performance, but it may lack some of the advanced features found in modern volume pedals.
Can the Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal be used for volume swells?: Yes, the Boss FV-100 is ideal for creating volume swells, allowing for expressive dynamics in your playing.
What type of input and output connections does the Boss FV-100 have?: The Boss FV-100 Volume Pedal features standard 1/4-inch input and output jacks, making it compatible with most guitar setups.

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PROS

Large foot pedal area enhances accuracy in low-light conditions
Smooth pedal movement with optimal tension for volume control
Durable, with units from the 90s still operational
Simple design focused solely on volume control
Allows setting of minimum volume level for easy switching between guitar levels
Retro aesthetic may appeal to vintage gear enthusiasts
Completely passive, avoiding signal noise
Compatible with a variety of guitars and amplifiers

CONS

Bulky design may not suit all pedalboards
Fulcrum point set back, requiring adaptation for some users
Notched arc mechanism slightly less smooth compared to some alternatives
May produce a clanking sound at high and low extremes
Does not completely mute, limiting its use for swells with long attacks

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Steve Vai

Guitarist

Whitesnake

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From Steve Vai's website, "These pedals would sit onstage near the Bradshaw switching unit, above. From the left, these are a BOSS FV-100 volume pedal and a Dunlop Crybaby wah pedal."

Gustavo Cerati

Singer, Guitarist

Soda Stereo

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El Boss FV-100 formó parte del set up de Gustavo durante los 80s con Soda. En la foto podemos ver parte de su Pedalboard Boss y debajo del banquillo rojo se encuentra el FV-100.

Steve Lukather

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Lukather used it in his previous pedalboard, circa 2007.

Steve Stevens

Guitarist

Michael Jackson (band)

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Steve posted the attached photo on Facebook with the following caption: “My pedalboard i built when joining Billy Idol. Used to record Rebel Yell album and touring up until 1987.”

El Hefe

Guitarist, Trumpeter

NOFX

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Tim Mahoney

Guitarist

311

Verified via Premierguitar

On Premier Guitar's website, there is an interview with Mahoney. In this interview, Boss FV-100 pedal is listed under his pedalboard.

Tetsuo Sakurai

Bassist

Casiopea

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The insert from the Casiopea Perfect Live II record lists Tetsuo Sakurai's gear used during the concert, listing the FV-100.

Lucio Maia

Guitarist

Soulfly

Verified via Pedalmaniacs

Seu set atual varia um pouco entre seu projetos solos Maquinado, Almaz e Nação Zumbi.

Bad Suns

Singer, Guitarist

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On July 10, 2014 Audiotree posted video from their sessions recorded with Bad Suns. At the 16:47 mark, while Ray Libby is manipulating his BOSS DD-7 you can plainly see a FV-100 on his board.

Ray Libby

Guitarist

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In this Audiotree session you can see Ray Libby with a Boss FV-100 pedal in his signal chain. (0:16)

Christophe Godin

The Prize

Verified via Lesonduboutdespieds

Les guitares sont branchées dans le Palmer Trinity, puis passent dans le Polytune, puis dans la Wha Custom Audio, puis dans la vieille pédale de volume Boss (25 ans d'âge), puis dans le booster MXR, puis dans la tête de l'ampli.