Back to home page

Picture 1 of 11

Last item available

Picture 1 of 11

Picture 2 of 11

Picture 3 of 11

Picture 4 of 11

Picture 5 of 11

Picture 6 of 11

Picture 7 of 11

Picture 8 of 11

Picture 9 of 11

Picture 10 of 11

Picture 11 of 11

Have one to sell?

Sell it yourself

BOSS AC-3 Acoustic Simulator Guitar Effect Pedal Japan AC3 Guitar Peripherals

(2109)

Seller's other items

US $90.99

ApproximatelyC $125.44

or Best Offer

Condition:

Used

“Operation has been checked. Some scratches and signs of use, but generally in good condition.”

Quantity:

Last one5 sold

Breathe easy. Free shipping and returns.

Popular item. 5 have already sold.

Shipping:

Free Expedited Shipping from outside US.

International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.

Located in: Hyogo, Japan

Delivery:

Estimated between Thu, Aug 7 and Mon, Aug 18 to 94104

Returns:

60 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.

Payments:

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee

Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

eBay item number:175399638066

Last updated on Jun 01, 2025 01:32:32 EDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition: Used

Seller Notes: “Operation has been checked. Some scratches and signs of use, but generally in good condition.”

Type: Acoustic Simulator

Product Type: Effects Pedals

Analog/Digital: Digital

Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown

To Fit: Electric Guitar

California Prop 65 Warning: NA

UPC: 0761294401392

About this product

Product Information

The compact Boss AC-3 is a guitar effect pedal that allows you to strum authentic acoustic tunes on your favorite electric guitar. Using the latest COSM technology, the Boss Acoustic Simulator can reproduce the sound of a variety of quality acoustic guitars. This guitar effect pedal includes simulations of standard (regular acoustic), jumbo (large bodied acoustic), enhanced (responsive acoustic), and Piezo (acoustic with piezo pickup) guitars. The Boss Acoustic Simulator includes controls for harmony (top knob) and resonance (body knob). The Boss AC-3 includes built-in digital delay fashioned for acoustic sound. Powered by the PSA series adapters, this guitar effects pedal provides every guitarist with great performance flexibility.

Product Identifiers

Brand

Boss

MPN

AC-3

UPC

0761294401392

Model

AC-3

eBay Product ID (ePID)

78705792

Dimensions

Weight

1lbs.

Depth

4.93in

Height

2.18in

Additional Product Features

Nominal Output

-20 Dbu

Power Supply

Battery, AC Adapter

Output Impedance

1 K ohms

Nominal Input

-20 Dbu

Type

Simulator

Input Impedance

1m ohms

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Joined Feb 2022

Usually responds within 24 hours

" Trusted by eBay Awards 3 years straight—shop premium instruments & gear! "Thank you for visiting our store. We mainly sell musical equipment that will make your life happy. We promise to deliver ...

See more

Visit store Contact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months

Accurate description

4.9

Reasonable shipping cost

5.0

Shipping speed

5.0

Communication

5.0

DJ EquipmentAudio EquipmentPiano & Keyboard & SynthesizerGuitar & BassStringWind & BrassPercussionRecord & CDSheet Music & Song Book

Seller feedback (2,180)

This item (2)

All items (2,180)

i***e (256)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
Great eBayer. Shipping was a couple of days from Japan. The pedal was exactly what I needed.
e***e (784)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
excelente

See all feedback

Product ratings and reviews

4.5

46 product ratings

29 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
12 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
3 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
1 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Enjoyable

Most relevant reviews

See all 32 reviews

by trlynham
May 23, 2019Top favourable review
Cool sound, takes a little time to dial it in - save the receipt!
A bandmate of mine had an early version of the Boss Acoustic Simulator back in around 2004, which according to Wikipedia was before the "COSM" modeling was introduced. He used it as an effect more than as a way to try to make his Tele sound like and acoustic guitar. I always loved the sound and thought it gave the Tele a unique sparkle that was very different from the traditional compressed bridge pickup tele twang. I finally gave it a try, and the reason it gets four stars is that you really do have to spend some time with this to make it work. I'd put it more in the category with a guitar synth or the EHX 9 Series the way that I use it - nobody's going to wonder where I've hidden my Hummingbird, and after trying every guitar I own (electric and acoustic) the only guitar that really ... A bandmate of mine had an early version of the Boss Acoustic Simulator back in around 2004, which according to Wikipedia was before the "COSM" modeling was introduced. He used it as an effect more than as a way to try to make his Tele sound like and acoustic guitar. I always loved the sound and thought it gave the Tele a unique sparkle that was very different from the traditional compressed bridge pickup tele twang. I finally gave it a try, and the reason it gets four stars is that you really do have to spend some time with this to make it work. I'd put it more in the category with a guitar synth or the EHX 9 Series the way that I use it - nobody's going to wonder where I've hidden my Hummingbird, and after trying every guitar I own (electric and acoustic) the only guitar that really does it for me is . . . my Tele! And by the way, I can get it to do the hiss things that some reviewers complain about, but that happens more with the wrong pickups and also involves pushing the "TOP" control past about two o'clock - that gives a lot more of the picking pluck sound of an acoustic, but that can get harsh pretty quickly depending on how its EQed. This is probably one of those "save the receipt" pedals, and with ebay and Reverb and Craigslist its never been a better time to finally buy something you've wanted to try, try it, and then dump it and write an angry rant after it's all over.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: narlytornado95
by jmlab715
Oct 17, 2018Top critical review
A mediocre pedal - not for everybody
I pulled the trigger on this Boss AC-3 Pedal mainly because of the price. I will never buy this pedal at full price. After testing the pedal for a day with various electric guitars, I find its function not very convincing. Maybe it's just me but the acoustic guitar sound simulation that I was hoping to hear was not there.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: rogerdodger_2
by meteormight
Sep 06, 2017
Like fake bacon
No one would think fake bacon is real. But it's pretty good in a salad or sandwich. The Boss AC-3 pedal works nicely by itself. But it sounds better in the mix with a larger ensemble. I got it to sound similar to a slightly electrified acoustic on my Ric 360/12 (single-coil neck pickup and a hidden piezo inside). It's giving me the juiciness I was missing when I switched from acoustic to electric. You would probably need some EQ fix for the high-pitched whine. I just turn down the treble on my amp and it seems to be fine. Not a perfect acoustic simulation, but it gets you most of the way there.No one would think fake bacon is real. But it's pretty good in a salad or sandwich. The Boss AC-3 pedal works nicely by itself. But it sounds better in the mix with a larger ensemble. I got it to sound similar to a slightly electrified acoustic on my Ric 360/12 (single-coil neck pickup and a hidden piezo inside). It's giving me the juiciness I was missing when I switched from acoustic to electric. You would probably need some EQ fix for the high-pitched whine. I just turn down the treble on my amp and it seems to be fine. Not a perfect acoustic simulation, but it gets you most of the way there.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: bjboydent
by rhomvargo
Jun 26, 2020
THE MISSING LINK IN MY GUITAR RIG.
This little pedal is well thought out and works nicely. It offers two major improvements to my situation. I am a hobbyist/semi-pro...more “semi” than “pro” these days at 70 years old. My hands are starting to go...and that brings me to the first good thing about the AC-3. My Martin HD28 acoustic still sounds way better of course...always will, but the AC-3 gives a reasonable approximation with my Stratocaster GC-1 using the NECK POSITION SINGLE COIL pickup through a Bose PA...but with way lighter strings and easier action. Of course the play feel is very different but I can live with it. Secondly, my rig is built around a Voicelive 3X for my vocals and most guitar effects (other than acoustic) working in conjunction with a venerable old GR-30 guitar synth, all run by bluetooth MIDI from ... This little pedal is well thought out and works nicely. It offers two major improvements to my situation. I am a hobbyist/semi-pro...more “semi” than “pro” these days at 70 years old. My hands are starting to go...and that brings me to the first good thing about the AC-3. My Martin HD28 acoustic still sounds way better of course...always will, but the AC-3 gives a reasonable approximation with my Stratocaster GC-1 using the NECK POSITION SINGLE COIL pickup through a Bose PA...but with way lighter strings and easier action. Of course the play feel is very different but I can live with it. Secondly, my rig is built around a Voicelive 3X for my vocals and most guitar effects (other than acoustic) working in conjunction with a venerable old GR-30 guitar synth, all run by bluetooth MIDI from Onsong on my music stand iPad. Sometimes I like to blend synth and acoustic sounds...for instance putting some soft strings behind fingerpicked acoustic guitar. It having no synth driver, I cannot do that with the Martin, but it works great with the Strat , and I have the option of stomping on the GC-3 to instantly switch to any other lead sound from either of the other two units...maybe a dreamy sax or jazz guitar. The GK-3 is definately the missing link that sets me free,
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: guitarele
by 335player
May 18, 2017
Works in a pimch
I purchased this pedal while playing in a show that required me to switch between electrics and an acoustic several times. Not wanting to bring a third guitar to the show every night, this pedal was adequate enough for my purpose. As others have said, it has a buzz when the highs are turned up for a more realistic sound, making it hard to find the perfect mix. With a lot of experimenting, though, I was able to find an adequate sound. This pedal is not a perfect solution to the problem, but it will serve as a temporary aid.I purchased this pedal while playing in a show that required me to switch between electrics and an acoustic several times. Not wanting to bring a third guitar to the show every night, this pedal was adequate enough for my purpose. As others have said, it has a buzz when the highs are turned up for a more realistic sound, making it hard to find the perfect mix. With a lot of experimenting, though, I was able to find an adequate sound. This pedal is not a perfect solution to the problem, but it will serve as a temporary aid.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: unsoundpromotions2012

More to explore: