The Gain knob lets you easily control saturation levels while the Level knob adjusts overall output volume and makes it easy to drive amps and other pedals. A rear panel switch allows you to select between two different input buffer modes: Standard—for a pure, uncolored tone, or Vintage—for a uniquely sweet sounding output much like that of a vintage preamp. Like all Waza Craft pedals, the BP-1W is constructed from rugged metal and sports premium, all-analog circuitry. The BP-1W can run on either a 9V adapter input (not included) or a single 9V alkaline battery (included).
These secret weapons make the sound richer, fuller, and more satisfying to play, even when their effect processing is bypassed. The BP-1W lets you integrate the magical tone-shaping properties of these legends into your own rig-without having to seek out rare and expensive vintage originals.
- CE: This mode reproduces the CE-1 preamp tone, known for its bright, bell-like character and tight low-end response. Tweak the Gain knob to conjure an array of pleasing tones, from mild to aggressive.
- RE: This mode reproduces the unique color and response of the RE-201 preamp cricuitry. It adds fatness and warmth even at the lowest Gain settings, with increasing saturation as the knob is turned up. You can achieve powerful driven sounds with rich analog compression characteristics, providing foundational vintage color to feed pedals and amps.
- NAT: Produces a punchy, natural voice with minimal coloration. The modern analog Waza Craft circuitry provides a wide boost range, delivering top performance for any standard clean boost application.
The vintage type produces a warmer tone and a smooth dynamic response, with maximum benefits achieved by connecting a guitar with passive pickups directly to the BP-1W’s input. The standard buffer is always engaged for signal conditioning when the pedal is bypassed, regardless of the buffer switch setting.