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Used Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator Guitar Effects Pedal

Name: Used Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator Guitar Effects Pedal
Brand: Boss
Price: 114.25 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.11 (71 reviews)

City Music Annex

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US $144.99

Approximately£114.25

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Used

“Mint, with all original packaging!”

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Located in: Leominster, Massachusetts, United States

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Item specifics

Condition: Used

Seller notes: “Mint, with all original packaging!”

Type: Acoustic Simulator

To Fit: Electric Guitar

UPC: 0761294401392

Brand: Boss

Model: AC-3

MPN: AC-3

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Product Information

The compact Boss AC-3 is a guitar effect pedal that allows you to strum authentic acoustic tunes on your favorite electric guitar. Using the latest COSM technology, the Boss Acoustic Simulator can reproduce the sound of a variety of quality acoustic guitars. This guitar effect pedal includes simulations of standard (regular acoustic), jumbo (large bodied acoustic), enhanced (responsive acoustic), and Piezo (acoustic with piezo pickup) guitars. The Boss Acoustic Simulator includes controls for harmony (top knob) and resonance (body knob). The Boss AC-3 includes built-in digital delay fashioned for acoustic sound. Powered by the PSA series adapters, this guitar effects pedal provides every guitarist with great performance flexibility.

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Brand

Boss

MPN

AC-3

UPC

0761294401392

Model

AC-3

eBay Product ID (ePID)

78705792

Dimensions

Weight

1lbs.

Depth

4.93in

Height

2.18in

Additional Product Features

Nominal Output

-20 Dbu

Power Supply

Battery, AC Adapter

Output Impedance

1 K ohms

Nominal Input

-20 Dbu

Type

Simulator

Input Impedance

1m ohms

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City Music LLC

Stephen Rines

31 Sack Blvd

01453 Leominster, MA

United States

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Postage and packaging	Each additional item	To	Service	Delivery*See Delivery notes
Free postage	Free	United States	Standard Delivery (USPS Ground Advantage®)	Free 3 day postage Estimated between Sat, 22 Jun and Mon, 24 Jun to 43230
US $4.95 (approx £3.90)	Free	United States	Expedited Delivery (USPS Priority Mail®)	Estimated between Sat, 22 Jun and Mon, 24 Jun to 43230
US $5.95 (approx £4.69)	Free	United States	Expedited Delivery (FedEx 2Day®)	Estimated between Fri, 21 Jun and Sat, 22 Jun to 43230

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by trlynham
23 May, 2019Most favourable review
Cool sound, takes a little time to dial it in - save the receipt!
A bandmate of mine had an early version of the Boss Acoustic Simulator back in around 2004, which according to Wikipedia was before the "COSM" modeling was introduced. He used it as an effect more than as a way to try to make his Tele sound like and acoustic guitar. I always loved the sound and thought it gave the Tele a unique sparkle that was very different from the traditional compressed bridge pickup tele twang. I finally gave it a try, and the reason it gets four stars is that you really do have to spend some time with this to make it work. I'd put it more in the category with a guitar synth or the EHX 9 Series the way that I use it - nobody's going to wonder where I've hidden my Hummingbird, and after trying every guitar I own (electric and acoustic) the only guitar that really ... A bandmate of mine had an early version of the Boss Acoustic Simulator back in around 2004, which according to Wikipedia was before the "COSM" modeling was introduced. He used it as an effect more than as a way to try to make his Tele sound like and acoustic guitar. I always loved the sound and thought it gave the Tele a unique sparkle that was very different from the traditional compressed bridge pickup tele twang. I finally gave it a try, and the reason it gets four stars is that you really do have to spend some time with this to make it work. I'd put it more in the category with a guitar synth or the EHX 9 Series the way that I use it - nobody's going to wonder where I've hidden my Hummingbird, and after trying every guitar I own (electric and acoustic) the only guitar that really does it for me is . . . my Tele! And by the way, I can get it to do the hiss things that some reviewers complain about, but that happens more with the wrong pickups and also involves pushing the "TOP" control past about two o'clock - that gives a lot more of the picking pluck sound of an acoustic, but that can get harsh pretty quickly depending on how its EQed. This is probably one of those "save the receipt" pedals, and with ebay and Reverb and Craigslist its never been a better time to finally buy something you've wanted to try, try it, and then dump it and write an angry rant after it's all over.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: narlytornado95
by jmlab715
17 Oct, 2018Most critical review
A mediocre pedal - not for everybody
I pulled the trigger on this Boss AC-3 Pedal mainly because of the price. I will never buy this pedal at full price. After testing the pedal for a day with various electric guitars, I find its function not very convincing. Maybe it's just me but the acoustic guitar sound simulation that I was hoping to hear was not there.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: rogerdodger_2
by meteormight
06 Sep, 2017
Like fake bacon
No one would think fake bacon is real. But it's pretty good in a salad or sandwich. The Boss AC-3 pedal works nicely by itself. But it sounds better in the mix with a larger ensemble. I got it to sound similar to a slightly electrified acoustic on my Ric 360/12 (single-coil neck pickup and a hidden piezo inside). It's giving me the juiciness I was missing when I switched from acoustic to electric. You would probably need some EQ fix for the high-pitched whine. I just turn down the treble on my amp and it seems to be fine. Not a perfect acoustic simulation, but it gets you most of the way there.No one would think fake bacon is real. But it's pretty good in a salad or sandwich. The Boss AC-3 pedal works nicely by itself. But it sounds better in the mix with a larger ensemble. I got it to sound similar to a slightly electrified acoustic on my Ric 360/12 (single-coil neck pickup and a hidden piezo inside). It's giving me the juiciness I was missing when I switched from acoustic to electric. You would probably need some EQ fix for the high-pitched whine. I just turn down the treble on my amp and it seems to be fine. Not a perfect acoustic simulation, but it gets you most of the way there.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bjboydent
by rhomvargo
26 Jun, 2020
THE MISSING LINK IN MY GUITAR RIG.
This little pedal is well thought out and works nicely. It offers two major improvements to my situation. I am a hobbyist/semi-pro...more “semi” than “pro” these days at 70 years old. My hands are starting to go...and that brings me to the first good thing about the AC-3. My Martin HD28 acoustic still sounds way better of course...always will, but the AC-3 gives a reasonable approximation with my Stratocaster GC-1 using the NECK POSITION SINGLE COIL pickup through a Bose PA...but with way lighter strings and easier action. Of course the play feel is very different but I can live with it. Secondly, my rig is built around a Voicelive 3X for my vocals and most guitar effects (other than acoustic) working in conjunction with a venerable old GR-30 guitar synth, all run by bluetooth MIDI from ... This little pedal is well thought out and works nicely. It offers two major improvements to my situation. I am a hobbyist/semi-pro...more “semi” than “pro” these days at 70 years old. My hands are starting to go...and that brings me to the first good thing about the AC-3. My Martin HD28 acoustic still sounds way better of course...always will, but the AC-3 gives a reasonable approximation with my Stratocaster GC-1 using the NECK POSITION SINGLE COIL pickup through a Bose PA...but with way lighter strings and easier action. Of course the play feel is very different but I can live with it. Secondly, my rig is built around a Voicelive 3X for my vocals and most guitar effects (other than acoustic) working in conjunction with a venerable old GR-30 guitar synth, all run by bluetooth MIDI from Onsong on my music stand iPad. Sometimes I like to blend synth and acoustic sounds...for instance putting some soft strings behind fingerpicked acoustic guitar. It having no synth driver, I cannot do that with the Martin, but it works great with the Strat , and I have the option of stomping on the GC-3 to instantly switch to any other lead sound from either of the other two units...maybe a dreamy sax or jazz guitar. The GK-3 is definately the missing link that sets me free,
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: guitarele
by wynnemd1
22 Oct, 2011
Great plugged in acoustic sound. Not an acoustic, but better than electric
Is it an acoustic, no. If you need that pure an acoustic sound, use one! It does however sound very close to an acoustic that is plugged in, catching much of that bigger reverberating sound, but not as much of the wood tone, and chamber effect of an unplugged acoustic and nothing will. If you are in a band that has songs with acoustic intros, interludes, etc., among predominantly electric work, this works great. You get a much nicer sound than a clean electric alone, as note more a plugged in acoustic. It is great for this. Alex Lifeson uses a piezo bridge to do this live, and this does that same thing and I think sounds better as you have multiple guitar type settings, and can dial in your exact tone. Opeth is another such band that has lots of acoustic pieces in between heavy ... Is it an acoustic, no. If you need that pure an acoustic sound, use one! It does however sound very close to an acoustic that is plugged in, catching much of that bigger reverberating sound, but not as much of the wood tone, and chamber effect of an unplugged acoustic and nothing will. If you are in a band that has songs with acoustic intros, interludes, etc., among predominantly electric work, this works great. You get a much nicer sound than a clean electric alone, as note more a plugged in acoustic. It is great for this. Alex Lifeson uses a piezo bridge to do this live, and this does that same thing and I think sounds better as you have multiple guitar type settings, and can dial in your exact tone. Opeth is another such band that has lots of acoustic pieces in between heavy guitars and they use guitar models in Roland G-8 and G-10 units to get this same thing. It is simply great for this with a nice sound for this context. if you are a purist snob for an acoustic use an acoustic. If you play your electric clean live in lieu of pulling out an acoustic you'll be much happier adding this inexpensive effect. It sounds much better.

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Cool sound, takes a little time to dial it in - save the receipt!

A mediocre pedal - not for everybody

Like fake bacon

THE MISSING LINK IN MY GUITAR RIG.

Great plugged in acoustic sound. Not an acoustic, but better than electric

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