Boss chorus pedals: CH-1 vs. CE-5

porto leone · June 3rd, 2008, 09:52 AM

does anyone have compared them?

Jenix · June 3rd, 2008, 10:17 AM

I only have the CE-5so I can't compare them for you/ An interesting tid bit of information is that the Boss Chorus pedals went from analog to digital in 2001. The only way to tell is decoding the serial number on the back. This and other information you might find useful can be found at www.bossarea.com. If it all else fails you tube it.

Rusty · June 7th, 2008, 07:10 PM

to me the ch-1 always sounded more like a modern chorus while the ce-5 does the old boss chorus thing...swirly and thick. the ch-1 can't thicken up as much as a vintage sounding unit, but it's not as clear as a tc electronics or anything like that. it's good for the price, but the ce-5 can get you closer to the ce-1 or ce-2 sound if that's what you're after...

i finally settled on a dc-3 myself...has more of the 80's country thing (lookin for love) type sound to my ears -- i hate thick swooshy chorus...but i really dig the dc-3 and how it seems like a BIG stereo spread thru one amp.

hope this helps!

Yoni · June 11th, 2008, 03:23 AM

I bought the CE5 after taking both for a test drive. The CH1 had a real digital quality to it where as they CE is so flexible.

gredden · June 17th, 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by porto leone

does anyone have compared them?

I have used a Boss Chorus Ensemble, CE-1 which came out in 1976. I switched to a H20 because it got to be kinda' cumbersome for a gig and it needed going through (pots cleaned, etc) BUT I have never been able to approach the sound this old CE-1 had- nothing comes near it! Of course, I haven't explored the really high end, high $$ systems (T.C. Electronics, etc)
I also have a Uni-Vibe which is kinda hard to compare to a regular chorus.
If I had my choice of any chorus it would definitely be the CE-1.

Good stuff on this post; my first time. Anyone have a source for pedal board cases? I use a medical grade power supply in both of my boards but they are home-made and I would like something to safely tote to gigs and store my rigs in.

For anyone that has used a CE-1, is there anything out there that comes close to it but doesn't cost the arm and the leg?

teleman55 · June 17th, 2008, 05:46 AM

I've got a CE-2 that is the one constant on my pedal setup. Had it forever and a day. One will probably cost an arm but not a leg.

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porto leone Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Greece Age: 38 Posts: 115 66 Photos	Boss chorus pedals: CH-1 vs. CE-5 does anyone have compared them?

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Jenix Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois State University Age: 19 Posts: 303	I only have the CE-5so I can't compare them for you/ An interesting tid bit of information is that the Boss Chorus pedals went from analog to digital in 2001. The only way to tell is decoding the serial number on the back. This and other information you might find useful can be found at www.bossarea.com. If it all else fails you tube it. __________________ USA Ovation * (Big Baby Taylor - SOLD) MIM Telecaster * Vox AC15CC Takamine Classical G series Martin 000C-16RGTE Aura Some people sing in the shower, I play guitar...

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Rusty Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 340 24 Photos	to me the ch-1 always sounded more like a modern chorus while the ce-5 does the old boss chorus thing...swirly and thick. the ch-1 can't thicken up as much as a vintage sounding unit, but it's not as clear as a tc electronics or anything like that. it's good for the price, but the ce-5 can get you closer to the ce-1 or ce-2 sound if that's what you're after... i finally settled on a dc-3 myself...has more of the 80's country thing (lookin for love) type sound to my ears -- i hate thick swooshy chorus...but i really dig the dc-3 and how it seems like a BIG stereo spread thru one amp. hope this helps! __________________ Take it easy, Rusty www.myspace.com/1rusty www.rustyanderson.net

June 11th, 2008, 03:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yoni Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 566	I bought the CE5 after taking both for a test drive. The CH1 had a real digital quality to it where as they CE is so flexible.

June 17th, 2008, 05:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
teleman55 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fox lake, il Age: 53 Posts: 113	I've got a CE-2 that is the one constant on my pedal setup. Had it forever and a day. One will probably cost an arm but not a leg.