1987 pedal 1987 Boss RV-2 Digital Reverb – Telluride Music Co

1987 pedal 1987 Boss RV-2 Digital Reverb – Telluride Music CoIntroduced in 1987, the Boss RV 2 was one of the first effect pedals with digital reverb. At the time, digital reverb was typically only found in bulky rack mount unitswell suited for studios, but unrealistic for stage use. Groundbreaking when it was released, the RV 2 delivers clear, high quality reverb sounds in the flexibility of a compact pedal. The RV 2 digital signal processing (DSP) to create its reverb effects. This was cutting edge technology

Introduced in 1987, the Boss RV-2 was one of the first effect pedals with digital reverb. At the time, digital reverb was typically only found in bulky rack mount units—well-suited for studios, but unrealistic for stage use. Groundbreaking when it was released, the RV-2 delivers clear, high-quality reverb sounds in the flexibility of a compact pedal. 

The RV-2 digital signal processing (DSP) to create its reverb effects. This was cutting-edge technology in the late 1980s, allowing for more complex and varied reverb sounds than were possible with analog technology. The controls are straightforward: 

• Effect Level: Adjusts the balance between the dry signal and the reverb effect.
• Pre-Delay: Controls the time between the original signal and the onset of the reverb, allowing for more pronounced or subtle reverb effects.
• Decay: Adjusts the length of the reverb tail, from short and snappy to long and lush.
• Mode Selector: Chooses between the six different reverb types: Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, Plate, Delay, and Gate

The Boss RV-2 Digital Reverb is a landmark pedal in the history of guitar effects. Its compact size and easy to use design revolutionized the market, offering musicians high-quality reverb sounds in a durable, user-friendly format. Despite advances in technology, the RV-2 remains a beloved piece of gear for its pioneering role and distinctive sound.

This RV-2 was made in Japan in 1987. It shows plenty of paint scuffs and signs of use (see photos), but it functions 100% as it should. It produces a wide range of reverb sounds, and 37 years later, it lives up its reputation.