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Brand	BOSS
Style	Unlatch Footswitch
Color	Silver
Item Weight	0.54 Pounds
Voltage	9 Volts

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Non-latching Pedal with Polarity Switch
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4.15 x 3.75 x 2.15 inches

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FS-5U

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1 Lithium Ion batteries required.

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4.7 481 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

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#6,556 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#17 in Guitar Amplifier Footswitches & Controllers

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Date First Available

July 17, 2007

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Analog

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9 Volts

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BOSS offers two types of sturdy metal footswitches for different applications. The FS-5U (silver) is a momentary "unlatch"-type footswitch, and the FS-5L (black) is a latch-type footswitch with an LED to indicate status. Both footswitches can be connected using ordinary guitar cables. Please consult your owner's manual for compatibility.

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FS-5U, FS-5L, Unlatch, Latch, Pedal, Effects, FX, Foot, Switch, Roland, Guitar, Keyboard, Sustain

FS-5U, FS-5L, Unlatch, Latch, Pedal, Effects, FX, Foot, Switch, Roland, Guitar, Keyboard

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BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, class-leading product line-up of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS has lead the way with innovative effects pedals, amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more.

FS-5U/FS-5L Footswitches

Momentary and ON/OFF footswitches for your musical instrument and more!

BOSS offers two types of sturdy metal footswitches for different applications. The FS-5U (silver) is a momentary unlatch-type footswitch, this means the footswitch will stay on only when it’s pressed. The FS-5L (black) is a latch-type footswitch, meaning the footswitch will turn on when it’s pressed, and will stay on until it’s pressed again. Both footswitches can be connected using ordinary guitar cables. Please consult your owner's manual for compatibility.

Turn instrument effects on/off with your foot.
FS-5U - Reversible polarity.
FS-5L - Switchable polarity.
Sturdy BOSS construction.
Connect using ordinary guitar cables.
Compatible with guitars, keyboards, compact pedals, rhythm machines, amps and more!

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Sturdiness	4.5	4.6	4.2	5.0	—	4.8
Value for money	4.5	4.6	4.2	5.0	—	—
Versatility	4.5	4.6	—	—	—	4.1
Quality of material	—	4.7	4.5	—	—	4.7
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amperage	10 milliamps	300 milliamps	300 milliamps	100 milliamps	300 milliamps	90 milliamps
signal format	Analog	Digital	Analog	Analog	Analog	Analog
voltage	9 volts	9 volts	9 volts	9 volts	9 volts	9 volts
style	Unlatch Footswitch	Compact	—	Compact	Rhythm Loop Station	—

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Customers like the quality, noise, ease of use, versatility, and size of the guitar effect device. They mention that it does the job quite well, has quiet action, and is simple to operate. Some appreciate the size, saying that it fits OK on a pedal board but still big enough to hit with your foot.

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78 customers mention78 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention it does the job quite well, is perfect for its purpose, and is reliable. Some appreciate the simple function and smooth operation. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Works fantastic with the boss RC1 loop station. Double clicking the loop to stop it is such a pain!..." Read more

"Works as intended and provides additional useful functionality to RC-1 Loop Station" Read more

"...It's the best-designed, most durable and most reliable option out there for the price, and it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run." Read more

"This is a non-latching switch, so it works perfectly to set the tempo for Boss pedals...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar effect device easy to use. They say it has a simple operation and is easy to set up. Some say the device is durable and works well. They also say it makes dialing in the tempo a breeze and allows them to single-tap to stop loops.

"Love how easy it is to set up" Read more

"...The FS-5U allows you to single-tap (instead of double) to stop loops, which is SUPER helpful when gigging...." Read more

"...(used often by The Edge from U2 for example), this makes dialing in the tempo a breeze, no guessing if you've set the knobs right to be locked into..." Read more

"Simple device. Requires no power to operate.I use it with my Boss RC-3..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the switch an essential gadget for their boss pedals. They say it helps them get the loop right and makes using their looper much easier.

"...This helps get the loop right." Read more

"...It is solidly constructed and versatile. It does not come with a cable, so make sure you have one ready!..." Read more

"...Perfect for what I needed...." Read more

"...little smaller then I thought but its a great switch and makes using my looper much easier" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is versatile, has a quiet action, and is quiet for studio or stage. Some say that the lever is fairly quiet.

"...The pedal is firm and the switch action is QUIET...." Read more

"...The lever is fairly quiet (though not completely silent) with a switchpoint occurring about one-third of the way through downward travel." Read more

"A great switch that is well made and quiet for studio or stage." Read more

"Small, solid, versatile, no line noise and quiet action... Just what I needed to compliment my looper and make using it a breeze" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the guitar effect device. They say it's compact and durable, and easy to fit into tight spaces. Some customers also say it fits OK on a pedal board but still big enough to hit with your foot.

"...Nice size, fits OK on a pedal board but still big enough to hit with your foot and not trigger other pedals...." Read more

"The title says it all. This switch is easy to fit into tight spaces -- I keep it next to the piano pedals and use it to electronically turn pages on..." Read more

"...much pedal board space with this tap tempo, but it’s definitely worth the space for me...." Read more

"Small, solid, versatile, no line noise and quiet action... Just what I needed to compliment my looper and make using it a breeze" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the guitar effect device. They mention that it functions well and has an excellent price.

"Perfect! Less expensive than the foot-switch it replaced. Excellent quality with rugged construction...." Read more

"Excellent for the price" Read more

"Excellent price and functions well." Read more

"Works great, good price" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the case of the guitar effect device. They mention that it's hard, solid, and has a hard rubber base. They also say that the pedal is firm and the switch action is quiet. This allows a solid punch out, so you can hit the beat.

"...Double clicking the loop to stop it is such a pain! This allows a solid punch out so you can hit the beat and not take away the functionality of the..." Read more

"...The case is thick, solid aluminum with a hard rubber base, and is basically bombproof...." Read more

"...We do like the hard case, but the plastic switch itself is left to be desired." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the power of the guitar effect device. They mention that it does not need power to operate.

"Simple device. Requires no power to operate.I use it with my Boss RC-3..." Read more

"This perfectly pairs with Boss DD7.No power required." Read more

"The only Boss foot switch I have found that does not require power to operate...." Read more

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Ryan M Clark

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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024

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Works fantastic with the boss RC1 loop station. Double clicking the loop to stop it is such a pain! This allows a solid punch out so you can hit the beat and not take away the functionality of the pedal itself with overdubbing. Easily triples my enjoyment of the RC1. Very solidly built like all Biss products.

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Works Great with RC-1 Loop Station

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

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Works as intended and provides additional useful functionality to RC-1 Loop Station

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Mark R. Wietstock

Inside and out, best passive momentary switch out there for the price.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018

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I've been working on a personal music electronics project for months. It requires a non-latching (doesn't toggle between "on" and "off" positions with each click), momentary (only goes "on" [that's a "normally open/off" switch] or "off" [that's a "normally closed/on" switch] when you push the pedal) footswitch. I have now looked at and/or actually tested/used three different brands of such footswitches: Philmore 30-17090; Hosa FSC-502 and Boss FS-5U. All the makers have different versions of the same switch ... if you know you need a "momentary" switch, then you have to find out if the type you need is "normally open/off" or "normally closed/on." As explained below, the Boss switch eliminates that problem.

The Philmore switch is the cheapest pre-fab switch I could find "out there," and comes with a basic 1/4 inch cable pre-installed. It "works," but it's like a noisy little tin can, and the guts of it are just too crude to really work effectively/consistently with any modern digital music devices. I couldn't get it to work properly/consistently with my project ... this switch is really designed for analog control of lights, ham radio mic/audio, etc.

The Hosa switch is "OK," also comes with a pre-installed cable, and SHOULD work, but it's basically a glorified version of the Philmore device, designed/made a little better for use with digital music devices ... that is, the internal circuitry is better designed for that function.

Then there's the Boss switch, which doesn't come with a pre-installed cable ... you'll have to provide your own. I've already been using two of these switches for years, as a controller for an Alesis SR-16 drum machine. One switch for "on/off," the second for switching between "A" and "B" patterns. They've worked so great for that purpose, I NEVER had a switch-related problem until one of them finally became so worn/glitchy that I had to replace it. That took about 10 years of regular (more than weekly) use.

Inside and out, Boss is the best such device out there. The case is thick, solid aluminum with a hard rubber base, and is basically bombproof. It has modular grooves on the right and left sides that allow you to lock multiple units side-by-side, and create a "bank" of as many separate switches as you want/need. The pedal is firm and the switch action is QUIET. The design that transfers the heavier action of the pedal to the more fragile/delicate internal circuit-board push-button is the best I've seen, and the internal circuitry is specifically designed to properly interface with the highly sensitive circuitry of digital music equipment.

Unlike the other two, the Boss pedal can also function as EITHER a "normally on/closed" OR "normally off/open" switch, by use of a toggle switch mounted next to the 1/4 inch input jack. This switch is simply labeled "polarity," but what it actually does is change the way the switch operates ... from "normally off/open" to "normally on/closed," and back again, so you know this one switch can easily be made to work with either type of input ... no experimenting with different model numbers.

In sum, if you know you need a "momentary" footswitch, spend the extra money and buy the Boss. It's the best-designed, most durable and most reliable option out there for the price, and it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

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Works with Boss Pedals

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024

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This is a non-latching switch, so it works perfectly to set the tempo for Boss pedals. Nice size, fits OK on a pedal board but still big enough to hit with your foot and not trigger other pedals. Has a good solid "spring" feel to it, so you know when you have engaged the switch.

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Ryan Leafgreen

Used this to create a photo booth with my Nikon D7000

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013

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I used this footswitch along with the below to turn my Nikon D7000 into a great photo booth along with 2 Alien Bees B400 Strobe lights and a white muslin background. I also use the cybersync transmitter and receivers.
* I have read that this switch is very durable and stands up to allot of abuse. Plus it's easy to unplug for packing, etc.

Allows guest to walk into the photo booth (It's just a mini studio) which I can setup in the corner at wedding receptions, etc. The foot pedal along with the pre-trigger cable allow the subjects to snap their own pictures and be as funny as they want. Seems having a photographer behind the camera makes people not come out and be as funny as they are when they know no one's behind the camera. I have an assistant had out props such as hats and mustaches on sticks along with chalk boards, etc. for guest to write whatever they want.
(I have the camera set to manual focus along with a high f-stop so there's no issues with users being blurry. Camera is set with a 50mm prime lens and covers the entire backdrop)

The wifi card allows users to view their images on my ipad and the otterbox case protect it from kids/rough guest. (also another reason to have an assistant).
I tried the Eye-Fi Card along with Nikons USB Wifi card, and for the money, the transcend card was the best bang for the buck. I leave the camera in live view mode, so it never looses a connection to the ipad by turning off the wifi card. Also that's why I needed the ac power cord for my camera. The ipad is also plugged into power.

Hope this helps someone else setup an awesome photo booth as well!

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Tom W

The only Boss foot switch I have found that does not require power to operate.

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023

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I was looking for a momentary foot switch to use with my looper that did not require an additional power source. This was the only on I could find.

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Derrick Mitchell

Great product

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023

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Love how easy it is to set up

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Paul

Very nice, does not need Batteries. Two of these are better then the highter priced model.

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023

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If you need the little blue lights to tell you if its on or off get next model up. BuuuuT remember that comes at a cost! If the batteries die so does the foot pedal. The Boss FS does not use batteries Always working.
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Marco Barahona

Calidad BOSS

Reviewed in Mexico on February 20, 2024

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No hay mucho que decir. Cumple perfectamente su función y el material es de la excelente calida con la que fabrica boss.

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genuine product

Reviewed in India on July 30, 2020

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Genuine product got it at a fair price. love it

Noonegb

Solid pedal

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2016

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Great solid pedal from Boss,and easy to set up and use,
I bought this pedal to go with my Boss RC 1 loop Station guitar pedal and it works great, would recommend 5\5

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Rupam

Good product

Reviewed in India on January 27, 2019

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Nice pedal

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Mr. R. Osborne

Thoroughly recommended.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2018

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Purchased it to use with my Boss looper pedal. Built to the usual high Boss standards and works perfectly. Thoroughly recommended.

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