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Unleash the raw power of a tube amp with the Boss ST-2 Power Stack. This compact and robust distortion pedal is designed to deliver the legendary Boss distortion with the muscle of professional amp stacks. It's more than just a distortion pedal; it's a powerful tool that can help you shape and define your unique sound.

With the Boss ST-2 Power Stack, you can easily dial up anything from a vintage crunch to a full-on high-gain distortion. The Sound knob, a unique feature from Boss, not only alters the gain but also changes the sound character. This means you can easily switch from a crisp, clean tone to a fat crunch or even earth-shattering ultra-high gain.

The Boss ST-2 Power Stack isn’t just about emulating the sound of classic guitar amps. It's about going beyond, delivering an authentic tone that responds naturally to picking nuances and volume changes on your guitar. The pedal also features a two-band EQ, giving you fine control over the details of your tone.

The robust construction of the ST-2 Power Stack ensures that it can withstand the rigors of the road, making it the perfect companion for the touring musician.

Key Features:

Original distortion sound reminiscent of tube-based stack amplifiers
Delivers a wide range of tones, from vintage crunch to ultra-high-gain modern distortion
Sound knob controls both gain level and sound character
Two-band EQ with dedicated Bass and Treble controls
Robust and reliable construction typical of Boss pedals

Owner's manual

Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion User Manual

Product specs

Available since	September 2010
Effect Types	Amp Simulator
Overdrive	1

FAQs

What type of tones can the Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion pedal produce?: The Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion pedal is designed to emulate the sound of a cranked-up stack amplifier, offering a range of tones from classic rock crunch to heavy metal distortion.
Is the Boss ST-2 Power Stack suitable for live performances?: Yes, the Boss ST-2 Power Stack is well-suited for live performances, providing powerful amp-like distortion that can cut through a mix, making it ideal for stage use.
Does the Boss ST-2 Power Stack work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: The Boss ST-2 Power Stack is versatile and works well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering distinct tonal characteristics depending on the pickup type.
Can the Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion pedal be used with a bass guitar?: While primarily designed for electric guitars, the Boss ST-2 Power Stack can also be used with bass guitars, though the tonal results may vary based on the bass and amp setup.
What power supply does the Boss ST-2 Power Stack require?: The Boss ST-2 Power Stack requires a 9V DC power supply, and it's compatible with standard Boss PSA adapters or a 9V battery for flexibility.

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Boss ST-2 Power Stack demo, by Pete Thorn

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BOSS Power Stack ST-2 video review demo Guitarist Magazine HD

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BOSS ST -2 Power Stack Pedal Demo / Review With Tom Quayle

Guitar Interactive Magazine

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PROS

Accurately emulates a range of Marshall tones (Plexi, JCM800, JCM2000)
Versatile: from mild grit to high gain for various music genres
Responsive to boost/overdrive like real amps
Sound knob adjusts gain and tone character simultaneously
Can create big sounds even on small or solid-state amps
Interacts well with guitar's volume knob for dynamic control
Accurate response to picking nuances
Works for both guitar and bass applications
Offers a 3 band EQ for tone shaping

CONS

Lacks a speaker cabinet-simulated output for direct recording or headphone use
Higher gain settings introduce top end fizz
Can be noisy, especially on ultra setting without a noise gate
Loses signal and sounds weak when guitar volume is too low
Some users found it noisy with high feedback on high gain

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss ST-2 Power Stack Distortion.

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Ideal for achieving a "big rock" sound, particularly suited for 90's alt rock and heavy hair styles.
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Combining the ST-2 with a Boss SD-1 is recommended for a dynamic drive setup, emphasizing careful adjustment of distortion and volume levels for optimal sound.
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While effective as a Marshall-in-a-Box (MIAB), it's noted to be noisier compared to other MIAB pedals with 3-band EQ or tubes.
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The Boss ST-2 is compared to the DS-1, with the latter being less suitable for boosting due to its lower volume output.
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Regularly used by a Les Paul Modern Figured owner with a Marshall JCM2000 and 1960a cab for fast metal riffs and solos, delivering reliable performance.
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It's noted that excessive gain on the ST-2 can lead to undesirable noise, especially when the drive is set past halfway.
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The pedal is praised for its ability to add gain and enhance shredding capabilities when other gear falls short.
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The Power Stack offers two tone controls, providing more versatility and making it suitable for boosting when using the volume knob effectively.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 8 Reviews and 34 Ratings

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florian_tennstedt

925

about 5 years ago

How do you like your Marshall? Yes.

This pedal emulates tones of different Marshall amps. The most impressive perk to me is, that it is very responsive to the volume knob of your guitar. It fluidly switches from very smooth vintage crunch to high gain rock to modern ultra gain sounds. It is very versatile and is a good choice to add that marshall-like sound to your fenderish clean tube amp. Also the SD-1 -> JCM800 can be approached if you have a SD-1. I really dig this combination as a good choice to have these 100W Fullstack sounds while staying with your 15 or 30W tube combo. I bought it on the used market for 50€ (60$) which is a steal. Very glad I have it.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Genres:

Rock Blues garage punk blues

christophervizcarra

218

over 7 years ago

Stacked and Packed with Power of a Marshall Have Stack

Getting great sound from a 2x12 amp at concerts was a bit of a pain, it was even more difficult at larger venues. No matter the amp or venue the Power Stack has you covered and more! With a 3 band EQ you can create your amazing tone from Crunch to Fat overdrive to everything in between while enhancing the tones you look for.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Genres:

Electronic Rock Pop

hamnotthefood

396

almost 4 years ago

Monstrous on bass

I saw it on a video, and then I saw it at guitar center that same day. I used it mostly for bass. It was a noisy pedal, but man, it sounded awesome.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Funk / Soul Jazz

alonsomartinez

273

over 5 years ago

Nice, it really sounds like a Marshall amp

This is a great pedal, i liked more the clean/overdrive sound. But the distortion sound really gets the stacked marshall amp tone. I sold it because i realized that i didnt like that much the Marshall sound.

sonnysoul

1780

about 6 years ago

Marshall in a box - by Boss

A really good pedal that sounds many cool Marshalls... All from a Plexi to a Hot JCM800/Silver Jubilee. LOVE IT!

erlinb

248

almost 9 years ago

the tone of my life

this pedal is amazing solo, and amazing over the amp distorted is super versatile, works for metal, works for grunge, works for solos, is amazing with solos, take the tone and make it better without changing it...

for me the perfect tone of the distortion

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Blues Jazz

blank

326

over 11 years ago

Great Pedal

Sounds like the dirtiest channels you can get on vintage marshals and then some, they're great pedals.

jimmarchi1

40991

10 years ago over 10 years ago

I have to comment having been a Marshall guy for a solid deacde that vintage Marshalls don't have much in the way of gain. There is no "dirt" channel. All the superleads I owned were very clean up to about noon and really had to be pinned (at ear damaging volumes) to achieve the signature marshall crunch, though what an intimidating crunch it is compared to the master volume amps released since.

Unless you are thinking of the JCM800 2004 and 2203 as "vintage", in that case there's 1 more gain stage that is not even optimized to provide the maximum gain available cascading the two triodes of V1. But I would debate the "vintageness" of any Marshall with less than 4 inputs apart from maybe the 70s 2203 and 2204 amps with JMP cosmetics (which have less gain than an 80s JCM800 though the circuit topology is the same apart from some component values on V1 and the master volume pot).

phil_isix

751

almost 9 years ago