A new Wazacraft pedal is on the way

[laurie]

Technically interesting... it uses standard PSA power (negative ground).

I wonder how they have solved the challenge of the germaniums needing positive ground?
- Have they manufactured NPN germaniums? Interesting if so...
- Do they have a DC-DC voltage converter (inverter) circuit in the pedal?

It appears they haven't manufactured NPN's so there must be a DC-DC converter. That would explain the voltage switch (and how they get 12V from a 9V PSA supply).

AND... it is powered from a regulated supply.

The circuit appears to be de-coupled from the power/battery so no battery sag, hence the manufactured sag using the switch.

I'm likely wrong, and the player reviews will be stellar. But. I dunno... this just feels less like something related to "soul", and more like something related to commercial interest.

[Gasgano]

But. I dunno... this just feels less like something related to "soul", and more like something related to commercial interest.

I am NOT a fuzz guy, like, not at all. I like Distorsion...

But even I can tell this has nothing to do with soul. I mean, just looking at those knobs and lettering make me see it's all commercial crap. (I know, it's the original, but NOT ON A BOSS PLEASE MY OCD IS GONNA GO THROUGH THE ROOF).

[Pepe]

I would like to know the estimated price tag. Do you already have some information about that?

[BearBoy]

I’m guessing (and it is no more than a guess) that this could be over £200.

[chromandre]

I'm likely wrong, and the player reviews will be stellar. But. I dunno... this just feels less like something related to "soul", and more like something related to commercial interest.

no I think you are likely correct about the circuitry, the dunlop mini germanium fuzz faces for example have all this extra voltage and stabilization circuitry I don't see how any company could do a batch of 500 tone benders by simply measuring and selecting transistors.

[laurie]

3) Will be a massive collector's item in a few years and command ridiculous prices once manufacturing ends.

I know I'm quoting myself, but this is what has stuck with me overnight.

[laurie]

And now the HM-2W is official

https://www.facebook.com/BOSSInfoGlobal ... 342246212/

[SamXTherapy]

Waza Craft should be a guarantee for a Made in Japan BOSS pedal. I think that's a good thing.

Should be but isn't. My DM-2w wasn't made in Japan. It was inspected in Japan, though.

[Pepe]

I'm not sure if they have moved the whole Waza Craft production to Japan. I think I've seen an MIJ DM-2W, but I could be wrong.

[BearBoy]

I think I've seen an MIJ DM-2W, but I could be wrong.

My DM-2w is MIJ (as is my CE-2w).