Boss -2W Chorus vs Carl Martin Chorus XII

The Boss -2W Chorus and the Carl Martin Chorus XII are both pedals sharing analog warmth, modulated.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

49% somewhat different

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • analog warmth
  • modulated
Citation fame
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Price

$263.70via Reverb

Description

The Boss CE-2W is a Japan-made Waza Craft reissue of the legendary CE-2 chorus pedal, adding a stereo output and a Mode selector switch that provides access to the CE-2 standard chorus, the original CE-1 chorus, and the CE-1 vibrato circuits. Controls include Rate and Depth for the chorus modulation. Uses analog BBD (bucket-brigade device) circuitry for warm, dimensional chorus character. Stereo outputs enable wide spatial imaging. Reviewed as a faithful vintage recreation with expanded functionality. Suited to clean tones in rock, jazz, indie, and pop.

The Carl Martin Chorus XII is an analog chorus pedal using twelve stages of bucket-brigade device (BBD) delay to create rich, warm chorus modulation. The 12-stage BBD architecture produces a fuller, more complex chorus sound compared to standard four or eight-stage designs, with deeper pitch modulation and a more immersive spatial character. Boutique Danish analog construction. Controls include Rate and Depth for speed and intensity of the chorus effect. Suited for players seeking premium analog chorus with maximum harmonic richness.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Rock
  • Indie
  • Jazz
  • ambient
  • experimental
  • shoegaze

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