Detail 01
Buffered bypass
Signal stays driven when the effect is off, so long cable runs keep their top end. Not true bypass.
Product detailSKU #1274034492357
BOSSBF-3 Flanger Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A flanger with a dedicated bass input and stereo outputs. For guitarists or bassists who want jet-sweep modulation and can run two amps.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists who need modulation that does not thin out the low end
- Stereo rigs where the effect can spread across two amps
- Funk and clean rhythm parts where the sweep tracks your picking
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players committed to an all-true-bypass signal path
- Anyone running a battery-only board for long sets
- Rigs with no room for a two-amp stereo setup
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Separate guitar and bass inputs
The bass input is voiced to keep low frequencies intact instead of letting the sweep hollow them out.
Detail 03
Output A and output B jacks
Run stereo into two amps for a wide sweep, or use A alone for a normal mono board.
Detail 04
1 Mohm input impedance
High enough that passive pickups are not loaded down. Safe to place first in the chain.
Detail 05
About 4 hours on an alkaline 9V
Roughly two gigs before the battery fades. An adapter is the practical choice for regular playing.
Detail 06
425 g, 5-1/8 x 2-7/8 in
Standard compact footprint with enough weight to stay planted on a board.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01PSA-series adapter is sold separately; no power supply in the box
- 02Stereo needs a second amp and a second output cable
- 03Battery life is about four hours, so carry a spare 9V
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work with bass?
Yes. There is a dedicated bass input separate from the guitar input, so the low end stays intact through the effect.
02Is it true bypass?
No, it uses buffered bypass. That helps drive long cable runs but will not suit a board built around passive bypass.
03Do I need two amps to use it?
No. Output A works on its own as a normal mono output. Output B is there when you want stereo.
04Does it include a power supply?
No. The PSA-series adapter is sold separately. A 9V alkaline battery runs it for roughly four hours.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 kohms or greater
8 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 1 kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- -20dBu
- Output A Mono Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Guitar in Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Output B Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Bass in Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Including Battery
- 425 g, 15 oz.
- Depth
- 129 mm, 5-1/8 inch
- Width
- 73 mm, 2-7/8 inch
- Height
- 59 mm, 2-3/8 inch
4 detailsOther
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
- Alkaline
- Approx. 4 hours
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- AC Adapter Psa Series
- sold separately)
