Vintage Chorus Pedals: BOSS CE-3

Introduced in 1982, the CE-3 was the first Boss pedal to have three knobs in a row. The odd metallic finish was also a bit of a departure for Boss. This pedal was featured on many early ’80′s recordings, characterized by it’s slightly metallic sound. The “Rate” and “Depth” controls were pretty standard but the third knob was a little cool in that it allowed for two distinct “Chorus Modes.”

If you’ve ever owned or even tried one of these then you can attest to the slightly exaggerated high-end it has. This can easily be toned down a bit with your amp or guitar. Other than that, it’s a pretty good chorus pedal. Live most Boss pedals, it’s built like a tank. Mine never broke.