Product Description

The ES-8 Effects Switching System begins life with a sharp and clear mission: to provide pro and high-end users with cool and creative solutions.

The new and innovative ES-8 is a system that represents a major leap "out of the box" from the standard individual stomp box utility. It is a whole new way of providing unprecedented capability without sacrificing sound quality. The ES-8 combines far-reaching flexibility with total freedom of expression. All this, in one cool device.

Not just another utility tool, the ES-8 kicks down the door to unlimited possibilities in the universe of musical expression. From this day on, the use of stomp boxes will never be the same. Using BOSS' advanced technology the ES-8 is designed for spontaneity on the stage.

So, go ahead. Jump out of the box. Take the plunge into a whole new world of musical expression. Celebrate the birth of the cool at BOSS with the hot new ES-8 Effects Switching System. It's a total game changer that will take you to places no musician has ever gone before.

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Custom Guitar's Friend Gold Coverage

Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.

Gold Coverage Includes:

Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks Normal wear and tear Power surges Dust, internal heat and humidity

Other plan features include:

For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks) For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Custom Guitar's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax. Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold Plans are renewable on new gear

*Limitations and exclusions apply. See terms and conditions for program details

Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.

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I simply love this product. It is literally like they got together with top guitarist and asked them if they could dream up a pedal board switcher, what features would it have? Okay, it would be silent when switching, allow you to true bypass any pedal, allow you to arrange the pedals into any order per patch, arrange effects in parallel, control up to 6 switch channels amps, control tempos on pedals, send MIDI controls per patch to anything, have 2 selectable outputs per patch for bi-amping, mute, more banks than you'll ever need to store, ability to insert your pedals in any order into your amp's effects loop. The housing is built for a lifetime of pro use, and comes with through bolts for your pedalboard. This product is a home run for sure with its near infinite versatility!
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.I love this unit for what it is capable of doing, BUT the manual is difficult to navigate, and Roland/BOSS have NOT provided quick/easier guides to setting this unit up. In particular, the MENU system is a bit hard for me to understand, and I've spent years programming the Rocktron All Access/Patchmate combination! IF they'd put together an EASY guide to doing some of the common setups that this unit is capable of doing, I'd be much happier! Also be prepared to spend some cash - cabling is going to set you back more than a few greenbacks, especially if real-esyaye is tight! The BEST part is that you can use what they call the Four-Cabe Method - using your amps FX Loop! I have done this, and have a few pedals in that loop besides what's on the floor. I have a very portable rig, that is getting road-ready after a few more tweaks and some deeper programming understanding on my list of things to get done this week!
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Boss has never ceased to amaze me ever since the DS--1. Every road block and hurdle I have experienced with stomp boxes has been carefully considered and addressed by the ES-8. The freedom and control along with the sound quality and reliability has completely won me over as one of Boss' biggest fans. If you like the sound of vintage but prefer the innovative features of modern guitar gear, you will absolutely love the ES-8.
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