BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor Pedal – Used

The BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor is a pedalboard essential for controlling unwanted hiss, hum and noise without compromising the natural character of your guitar or bass. Particularly useful with high-gain amplifiers, distortion pedals and larger effects chains, it provides effective noise reduction while maintaining natural note decay and playing dynamics.

This used example is in Very Good condition, showing only light signs of previous use and remaining a smart choice for rehearsal, recording and live pedalboards.

What Makes the BOSS NS-2 Special?

Rather than acting as a simple noise gate, the NS-2 uses dedicated detection circuitry to distinguish your instrument signal from unwanted noise. Threshold and Decay controls allow the response to be adjusted to suit your playing style and rig, while Reduction and Mute operating modes provide additional flexibility.

The built-in Send and Return loop is particularly useful with noisy gain pedals, allowing overdrives and distortions to sit within the NS-2's suppression circuit. A 9V DC output can also distribute power to compatible pedals when the NS-2 is used with the appropriate external adaptor and optional parallel power cable.

Who Is It For?

The NS-2 is ideal for guitarists and bassists using high-gain amplifiers, distortion pedals, compressors or larger pedalboards where unwanted background noise can become noticeable. It is equally useful for live players who need a cleaner signal between songs and studio users looking to control unwanted noise before recording.

At A Glance

Condition Overview

Condition Grade: Very Good

This pedal is in very good used condition, with only light cosmetic signs of previous ownership and use. It remains a smart example overall and is suitable for regular pedalboard, rehearsal, studio and live use.

What’s Included?

• BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppressor Pedal

• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Power Requirements

The BOSS NS-2 can be powered using a 9V battery or a suitable BOSS PSA-series 9V DC power supply.

When powered from a compatible external adaptor, the NS-2's DC OUT connection can also distribute power to other compatible pedals when used with the appropriate optional parallel DC cable.

No external power supply is included with this used pedal.

FAQs

What does the BOSS NS-2 do?

The NS-2 reduces unwanted background noise such as hiss and hum while allowing the natural guitar or bass signal to pass through.

Is the NS-2 useful with high-gain distortion?

Yes. High-gain amplifiers and distortion pedals often generate additional noise, making the NS-2 particularly useful for rock and metal rigs.

What does the Threshold control do?

Threshold determines the signal level at which noise suppression begins, allowing the pedal to be adjusted to suit different instruments and gain levels.

What does the Decay control do?

Decay adjusts how quickly the signal fades once it falls below the suppression threshold, helping you balance tight noise control with natural note sustain.

What is the Send and Return loop for?

The loop allows noisy effects such as distortion and overdrive pedals to be incorporated directly into the NS-2's suppression system for more effective noise reduction.

What does Mute mode do?

Mute mode allows the output signal to be silenced completely, which can be useful when tuning, changing instruments or taking breaks during a performance.

Can the NS-2 be used with bass guitar?

Yes. It is designed for use with both electric guitar and bass.

Can it power other pedals?

When used with a suitable external adaptor and compatible parallel DC cable, its DC OUT connection can distribute power to additional compatible pedals.

Does the NS-2 use true bypass?

No. The NS-2 uses BOSS buffered bypass.

Can it run from a battery?

Yes. It accepts a standard 9V battery.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.

What condition is this example in?

This example is graded Very Good, with only light signs of previous use.

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