Detail 01
Buffered bypass
Signal is always driven through a buffer, so long cable runs stay bright, but the dry path is never fully passive.
Product detailSKU #1274034492403
BOSSCE-5 Chorus Ensemble Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
BOSS's chorus pedal with independent rate, depth, filter and level controls, plus stereo outputs. For players who want adjustable width rather than one fixed swirl.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Clean tones that need movement without a dedicated stereo rig
- Funk and rhythm parts where touch response matters
- Players running into two amps or a stereo interface
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- True-bypass purists — this buffers the signal path
- Anyone wanting subtle vintage warble only; range goes wider
- Bass players needing a low-end-preserving chorus
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
Two output jacks (A/B)
Runs stereo into two amps for a wide split, or mono from output A alone.
Detail 03
1 Mohm input impedance
High enough not to load down passive pickups, so guitars keep their treble going in.
Detail 04
55 mA current draw
Modest for a pedalboard supply; most multi-output bricks handle it without a dedicated isolated slot.
Detail 05
9V battery, roughly 6.5 hours on alkaline
Battery is a backup at best. Plan on an adapter for any regular use.
Detail 06
2-7/8 x 5-1/8 inch footprint
Standard BOSS compact size, so it fits known pedalboard layouts and hook-and-loop patterns.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01PSA-series power supply is sold separately
- 02Stereo needs a second cable and a second amp or input
- 03Buffered bypass matters if your board is all true-bypass
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it run on a battery?
Yes, and it gets roughly 6.5 hours from an alkaline. A PSA-series adapter is the practical choice and is sold separately.
02Is it true bypass?
No. It uses buffered bypass, so the signal passes through the pedal's circuitry even when the effect is off.
03Can I run it in stereo?
Yes. There are two 1/4 inch outputs, A and B. Use A alone for mono, both for a stereo spread.
04How much power does it need?
55 mA at 9V. Any standard isolated pedal supply output covers it with room to spare.
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
6 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 1 kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- -20dBu
- Output A B Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Input Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Nominal Output Level
- -20dBu
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Including Battery
- 15 oz.
- Depth
- 5-1/8 inch
- Width
- 2-7/8 inch
- Height
- 2-3/8 inch
7 detailsOther
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
- Alkaline
- Approx. 6.5 hours
- Current Draw
- 55 mA
- AC Adaptor
- PSA series
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- AC Adapter
- PSA series
- AC Adaptor Psa Series
- sold separately)
