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Every effects pedal collection needs to start somewhere, and Sweetwater’s BOSS Essentials Pedalboard Bundle provides you with all the tools you need for a rock-solid pedalboard setup! This bundle includes three classic BOSS pedals ? a DS1 for distortion, a DM-2W for analog delay, and an RV-6 for reverb ? to allow any guitarist to cover a wide range of sonic ground. Next, the Pedaltrain Metro 20 is the perfect choice for a compact setup, offering a sturdy foundation to keep your pedals organized, with plenty of room available if you’re looking to add on a few more pedals in the future. An MXR M239 power supply can be easily affixed to your board and powers up to five pedals, with an exceptionally noise-free operation due to its isolated-output design. Lastly, a trio of 6-inch right-angle patch cables keep everything connected with minimal excess cabling.





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Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay Pedal


Sells separately for $159.99





Ever since the original DM-2 analog delay pedal left the market in 1984, pedal collectors have been on the lookout for its dark and moody bucket brigade tone. The BOSS Waza Craft DM-2W isn't just a reissue DM-2 - it's a total rebuild that offers you the same amazing character with none of the clock noise that plagued the original - and that's just the standard mode. Next, there's the DM-2W's custom mode, which increases the maximum delay time from 300ms to 800ms and adds warmth and clarity to the repeats for a more modern analog-delay sound. What's more, both of the DM-2W's modes take advantage of two additional modifications, which include split optional split wet/dry outputs and an expression pedal input that lets you control delay time on the fly.





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Boss RV-6 Digital Reverb Pedal


Sells separately for $139.99





At Sweetwater, we quickly discovered that the BOSS RV-6 is a great way to add reverb to your pedalboard. It's as easy as selecting a sound mode and tweaking a few knobs. The RV-6 takes advantage of cutting-edge technology to provide you with eight sophisticated, highly musical reverb effects that range from room, hall, and plate algorithms to vintage-style spring reverb to immersive, modern-sounding textures. Plus, Dynamic Mode automatically adjusts to your playing for lush ambience that won't turn your tone to mud. The BOSS RV-6 comes complete with auto-switching for easy integration into your rig, an expression pedal input, and a superb-sounding analog signal path.





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Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal


Sells separately for $62.99





Simply put, the BOSS DS-1 distortion pedal is a modern classic. For the better part of 30 years, you've heard this orange box put through its paces on countless top rock recordings - from Kurt Cobain's "Nevermind"-era grunge to the renowned distorted tones of Steve Vai. The DS-1 is affordable, it's incredible sounding, and it's a rock pedalboard staple - the perfect first distortion stompbox and one that may well be your last. Whether you pair it with your guitar's single-coil or humbucking pickups, expect rich, dynamic-laden tone with the BOSS DS-1.





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MXR M239 Mini Iso-Brick 5-output Mini Isolated Pedal Power Supply


Sells separately for $99.99





Need a power supply for your pedalboard? Running short on space? MXR has a solution for you. The Mini Iso-Brick delivers quiet, noise-free power to your stompboxes without eating up a ton of pedalboard real estate. Five fully isolated outputs, including a 9/18-volt switchable output, accommodate a wide range of pedals while eliminating annoying ground loop noise. Expansion is as easy as inserting a splitter cable. Troubleshooting is also a breeze, thanks to super-bright LED status indicators. Beyond that, this road-ready power supply is built like a tank. Whether you need a space-saving solution for your travel board or just have a small collection of tried-and-true pedals, the Mini Iso-Brick is a reliable, feature-packed pedalboard power supply.





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Pedaltrain Metro 20 20-inch x 8-inch Pedalboard with Soft Case


Sells separately for $99.99





If you're searching for a compact pedalboard for uber-tight spaces, the Pedaltrain Metro 20 is a portable, grab-and-go solution complete with a low-profile, horizontal orientation. This rugged, aluminum-alloy board boasts a modified 3-rail system, and it's able to accommodate pedals of all sizes, from micro stomps to multi-effects units. The lightweight Metro 20 comes with hook-and-loop tape and zip ties for securing and organizing your pedals. A soft case is also included. The Pedaltrain Metro 20 is a rock-solid pedalboard ? in fact, it's built to last a lifetime.





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D'Addario PW-CGTP-305 Classic Series Pedalboard Patch Cable - Right Angle to Right Angle - 6 inch (3-pack)


Sells separately for $17.99





D'Addario Classic Series Instrument Cables offer you the key details you need to make sure your tone stays intact. They feature D'Addario's exclusive In=Out technology to give you a guitar cable with the purest signal transparency and the longest life possible. Nickel-plated plugs and oxygen-free copper ensure that Classic Series Instrument Cables remain highly conductive. Dense shielding and molded strain reliefs keep handling noise at a minimum and extend the life span of each cable. So, if you're looking for a great-sounding cable that will last forever, pick up a D'Addario Classic Series Instrument Cable.





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