Boss OC-2

[PseudoSpaceman]

Hey,

I've been wanting a Boss OC-2 for a while now and one showed up on my local kijiji. However, I noticed that it says "Octaver" on it instead of just "Octave" which I thought it was called. Is there a difference between these two pedals or is it just a labeling difference.

Thanks,

Derek

 

[Phagor]

You've got a slightly older Japanese model. The later Taiwanese models are called 'Octave'.

Some people say the Japanese ones sound better. Other people say there's little or no difference. It seems that some Taiwanese OC-2s were made with Japanese circuit boards and/or parts, so that might cloud the issue.

I got two OC-2s recently (both Taiwanese) - I love 'em!

 

[PseudoSpaceman]

Cool, thanks for the help!

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Purely from a collector standpoint, the "r" ,makes it more collectible. Sonically, no difference.

 

[bobbass4k]

Yeah, sonically there's no difference at all, but some people will pay more for a Japanese "Octaver" if you ever resell it (you won't).

 

[Low_blow]

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p.s. I've got two OC-2's, both made in Japan. My "Octaver" was made in 1983, and my "Octave" was made in 1986. There is some high-end loss in the older one (though, not heard in a band context). But I suppose, that can be due to it's age (it is recommended to change all the electrolytic capacitors in such old electronic devices). Tracking on both is pretty same.

 

[PseudoSpaceman]

Thanks for the help everyone, definitely going to pick this up tomorrow!

 

[Dazonbass]

The "r" is where the mojo comes from.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

Is it just me or the prices on OC2 are getting a little high.

 

[Jordan S.]

I've noticed a slight increase lately too...

 

[PseudoSpaceman]

He's selling it for $65, I'm assuming this is fair.

 

[JimmyM]

That's a pretty good price. OC-2's totally worth $65 to me, though I paid $50 for mine a few years ago Taiwan with Japanese PCB.

 

[PseudoSpaceman]

Good to hear, I've been looking for one of these for about a year now so it was nice to see one pop up.

 

[CrayZee_One]

I have an 86 MIJ and a Taiwanese (year ?) set up side by side. I struggle to hear any difference between the two. Maybe the MIJ is a little duller but as pointed out, could very well be the old caps.
OC-2 is OC-2 is awesome!

 

[PseudoSpaceman]

Picked it up, sounds great! One problem, I don't want to rely on 9V batteries and it requires that or a ACA adapter. I hear that the solution is to power it through a pedal such as an LS-2 (which I have), I just can't seem to find a daisy chain with 2 ends to it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[JimmyM]

So use one with 5. It'll work just fine.