Sibob Posted August 23, 2013 Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, First of all, why just the Boss OC-2? Well simply because I love the thing. How would you fancy helping to compile a list of serials and dates, theres a decoder here: http://www.stompboxzone.com/decoder/ Although happy to do that for you from your serial number. Please add your serial numbers with date, name and location to this thread, or find me on Instagram or Twitter (@simonrpoulton). Similaly, if you know anyone on socials that might be able to contribute, please spread the word with #OC2Database Please find the database here for more info: http://simonpoulton....number-database Please note that this is nothing more than a labour of love, if you check the rest of my blog you'll notice plenty of bass player interviews, pedal talk, with my Twitter & Instagram largely being the same. For those who didn't see on my Instagram, here's my collection: There are near-mint boxed examples of all iterations of the OC-2 through the years (although one of the few Boss pedals to have no circuit change....they all sound the same basically), plus two extra un-boxed Octavers in the front. Back row L-R: Black Label Japan Octaver, Black Label Japan Octaver, Black Label Japan Octave (lighter paint), Black Label Taiwan Octave (darker paint), Silver Label Taiwan Octave. Maybe they'll release a Wazacraft OC-2 that I can add to the collection Many thanks Si Edited July 13, 2018 by Sibob Quote
Wooks79 Posted August 23, 2013 Posted August 23, 2013 From the other thread... [quote name='Wooks79' timestamp='1377283990' post='2185902'] Good idea Si, [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Octave - Sept 1987 - Japanese Serial 823153[/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Octaver - April 1982 - Japanese - Serial 171300[/font] Since I believe April 1982 was the first month of production, I am desperate to find out how early my pedal is! Not bad for £20 off Gumtree! [/quote] Quote
Sibob Posted August 23, 2013 Author Posted August 23, 2013 Awesome, thanks, will add when I get home! My May '82 is earliest for me, wonder if there are 'prototypes' earlier than April hanging around?! Si Quote
bobbass4k Posted August 23, 2013 Posted August 23, 2013 Mine's a Japanese Octaver, 245500, November 1982. Quote
Sibob Posted August 26, 2013 Author Posted August 26, 2013 Cheers guys, all added and upto date Keep them coming! Si Quote
paulo m Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Hi everyone' i have 218100 which i believe is Aug 82.. sounds wonderful should i keep this over the... mxr'or aguilar? Quote
Sibob Posted August 28, 2013 Author Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='paulo m' timestamp='1377679726' post='2190142'] Hi everyone' i have 218100 which i believe is Aug 82.. sounds wonderful should i keep this over the... mxr'or aguilar? [/quote] Great, added to the spreadsheet If you move it on, let me know Cheers Si Quote
paul_5 Posted August 31, 2013 Posted August 31, 2013 Mine's not got one 'cos I made it myself! THAT'S the geekiest thing I've ever done. Quote
Sibob Posted September 3, 2013 Author Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1377955230' post='2194045'] Mine's not got one 'cos I made it myself! THAT'S the geekiest thing I've ever done. [/quote] I like your style, how does it compare to the real thing? Cheers Si Quote
uncle psychosis Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 For those of you who have multiples of them...can I ask why? Do they sound different or is it just a collectors thing? Quote
paul_5 Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1378222380' post='2197271'] I like your style, how does it compare to the real thing? Cheers Si [/quote] Very, very close.:-) https://soundcloud.com/paul_5/sets/oc2-clone-faux-c2 Edited September 3, 2013 by paul_5 Quote
Wooks79 Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1378223456' post='2197282'] For those of you who have multiples of them...can I ask why? Do they sound different or is it just a collectors thing? [/quote] I've had 4 OC-2's through my hands, I sold the first on this forum then regretted it, so bought another from this forum. That still lives on my board to this day. I then saw one for a good price on gumtree, bought it, sold it straight on. Cue the 4th one, MEGA bargain price on gumtree, snapped it up and that is my April 1982 dated OC-2 which I'm probably just gonna keep nice and tidy and not use. They've all been japanes, and to my ears, they've all sounded the same. Quote
Sibob Posted September 5, 2013 Author Posted September 5, 2013 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1378223895' post='2197285'] Very, very close.:-) [url="https://soundcloud.com/paul_5/sets/oc2-clone-faux-c2"]https://soundcloud.c...2-clone-faux-c2[/url] [/quote] Very cool, sounds great!! :-D. Gotta make me one of them haha. [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1378223456' post='2197282'] For those of you who have multiples of them...can I ask why? Do they sound different or is it just a collectors thing? [/quote] Partly a collector thing, partly a 'what if they all break' overeaction kinda thing I use them so frequently, pretty much everyone musical situation, that I like rotating them a bit so as not to wear them out. OCD? Almost certainly, but hey, we all have our vices Database upto date, keep 'em coming Si Quote
dudewheresmybass Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 (edited) Mine is in25174 MIT It's the third one I've had over the years, the others have been pinched. Iirc it's the only boss pedal where the circuit has remained the same over the years with only cosmetic changes. Edited September 7, 2013 by dudewheresmybass Quote
lee650 Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) MIT Black Label - ZA44740 - July 1989, is It a transitional model then? Edited September 30, 2013 by lee650 Quote
Protium Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Made in Japan, June 1987, serial # 790130 (Runcorn UK) Edited September 30, 2013 by Protium Quote
deanovw Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Made in Taiwan, serial number [b]IN57207,[/b] produced [b]June, 2000[/b]. I have sold this one now Edited June 1, 2014 by deanovw Quote
Wilco Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 217700 dated August 1982 (virtually mint). Obviously a Jap model. Quote
deanovw Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) I picked up a new one today locally. [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"][b]Octaver[/b], serial number [/color][/font][b]451200,[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] produced [/font][/color][b]August 1984[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]. Made in [b]Japan[/b].[/font][/color] Edited June 1, 2014 by deanovw Quote
NoirBass Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 Oh yes, I just got one: ZB08032, Jan 1990 - Interestingly has a Jap PCB but made in Tiawan Quote
Sibob Posted June 1, 2014 Author Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks Noirbass! Right, mega update is live. Including all the above additions I've missed recently, as well as unit numbers for the Taiwanese models Plus I've added my latest one :-P Please do keep adding yours, and if you've purchased it recently, please do check the database in case its already added and I need to change the owner Si Quote
MB1 Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 MB1. Finally found a worthy replacement For the one I sold to Mr Wooks Made in Japan - Black Label-462300-September 1984. Quote
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