I kills me the way some charge ridiculously high prices on what THEY regard as "vintage" used effect pedals. I realize that country of origin "thang", but c'mon. One example, I compared one Boss CS-3 Compression / Sustainer pedal to the Boss CS-2 version. Other than the obvious visual differences (the newer version has a tone knob), the elder is made in Japan, while the current model Taiwan. In my research I've seen prices for the MIJ version from $72 to $140 and all points between, while the current version is $99. For performance......well my ears ain't "all that", but I do not hear any major differences to justify some of the higher asking prices. As I stated earlier, the newer version has a tone knob.........wow! Anyway, this particular example is just a sign of the times. While the Boss CE-5 Chorus pedal is $99, someone is tryin' to get $175 for a CE-2. It's a good pedal, but c'mon! If the difference is THAT critical, why change it in the first place?!
I thought the subtle little "improvements" were for the better. Not with just Boss, but all who play this game. I've seen a MIJ Boss OD-1 (serial #0300 wow!) for $229.99. So what!!! Gimme a Wampler Pinnacle for $199.97!! Hell, even the Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe Distortion pedal is a whopping .02 cheaper! Collecting is cool, but me.......I'm gonna use them damn things. You best believe dat!!!! I don't need a conversation piece THAT bad. What say you?
Peace out and play on!
No Boss pedals were harmed in this example.
