Cheap Boss Tremolo TR-2 Effects Pedal
It aint made in Japan and it aint vintage but this Boss TR-2 stomp box is cheap. Standard 3 pot set-up with controls for rate, wave and depth this effects pedal is really easy to use, and being Boss will probably outlast the cockroaches in the unlikely event of a nuclear attack. It does dampen output a bit so some people recommend modding this pedal to remove the C4 capacitor. But if tremolo is your ‘thang’ then you can’t go to far wrong with the Boss Tremolo TR-2.
The Boss Tremolo TR-2 stomp box is still being manufactured by Boss. Their website has this to say about the TR-2 effector:
The BOSS TR-2 Tremolo is designed to provide guitarists with classic tremolo effects in an easy-to-use compact pedal. Dedicated “Wave,” “Rate,” and “Depth” knobs provide a multitude of effect possibilities.
- Provides guitarists with high-quality vintage tremolo effects in an easy-to-use compact pedal
- Dedicated “Wave,” “Rate” and “Depth” knobs allow for precise effect tailoring
- “Rate” control allows for higher speed adjustment than BOSS’ classic PN-2
- “Wave” control alters LFO waveform from triangle to square
- “Depth” control determines the strength of the effect
The Tremolo pictured is up for auction on Yahoo auction Japan. With 13 hours to go, the asking price is a mere 3000 yen. Factor in about $20 for shipping from Japan and that is an excellent price for a second hand effector like this. You can follow the auction here: Boss TR-2 Tremolo Effects Pedal auction.
