From private collection up for sale very sought-after mint condition Boss FDR-1 Fender “65 Deluxe Reverb.

Serial Number BW21366, First year production 2007, Made in Taiwan.

Fully working, very rare to find a first year model and  in such condition and complete with box and paperwork.

I also throw in a specific boxed Boss PSA-230S Power Adapter and a brand new Duracell 9V battery.

Photos speak for themselves.

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Follows description from Equipboard :

The BOSS FDR-1 Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb is a guitar effects pedal that uses COSM modeling technology to recreate the legendary tone, natural touch response, and built-in effects (reverb and vibrato) of the vintage 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb tube amplifier. 

Key Features and Tone

The FDR-1 was part of the collaborative "Legend Series" between Boss and Fender and is known for delivering a classic "blackface" sound. 

• Tone Recreation: It captures the bright, crisp clean tones and the lustrous, snappy overdriven sound characteristic of the original 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp.
• Built-in Effects: The pedal includes digital emulations of the original amplifier's spring reverb and vibrato effects. The vibrato speed can be set using a tap tempo function by holding down the pedal switch.
• Versatility: It can be used as a standalone amp emulator for a full clean tone, as an overdrive pedal, or as a "pre-gain pedal" to add a Fender tone character to an already overdriven amplifier.
• Construction: The pedal features the signature road-tough BOSS metal construction, ensuring durability. 

Controls and Specifications

The pedal's controls are designed to mirror those on the original amplifier, offering comprehensive tone shaping options. 

• Controls:
• • Level: Adjusts the overall output volume.
  • Gain: Controls the amount of overdrive or distortion.
  • Treble: Adjusts the high frequencies.
  • Bass: Adjusts the low frequencies.
  • Vibrato: Controls the depth of the vibrato effect.
  • Reverb: Controls the amount of the spring reverb effect.
• Power Supply: The unit operates on a 9V DC power supply (PSA series optional AC adaptor) or a 9V battery.
• Current Draw: It draws approximately 40 mA. 

User and Expert Opinions

Reviews suggest the pedal excels at providing a characteristic clean Fender tone, especially with certain guitars. The overdrive tone, as a digital model of its time, has been described as an "acquired taste" by some reviewers, while others find it useful for specific genres like blues and classic rock. The reverb and vibrato effects are generally considered good and useable, though the reverb can have some quirky artifacts with aggressive playing dynamics.

Disclaimer: minor characteristics due-to-age such as light pots scratching /  hums / hisses / clicks on every 10+ years old electronic equipment for sale may occur. 

During the life span of the items, repair or restoration actions may have been made and different era / craftsmanship components may have been used.

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