Ordering pedals from Japan?

[GuitarStv]

I believe they actually have both 110-130v & 220-240v in different areas of Japan. (not 100% sure of the precise voltages though)
In any case a boss pedal would almost certainly be 9v dc negative centre, so it's unlikely to make a difference unless there is a charger with it.

You made me look it up. Japan is definitely 100V though - https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html.

[playas]

You made me look it up. Japan is definitely 100V though - https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html.

Sorry, you're right. It's 50hz/60hz that's non standard within Japan, not the voltage.

[PFDarkside]

All my guitar stuff from Japan I just picked it up while I was there. I’d have no reservations though.

[Aceman]

I didn't think Boss Japan pedals were different themselves.

Just worried about the purchase process.

That said - fascinating issues about the power supply / wall current!

[devastone]

What's the concern with power? I thought you were looking at pedals, 9V is 9V unless it needs specific power. Most new pedal supplies are universal switching adapters and work on almost any voltage.

[dave74]

I just always assumed that even if it says free shipping, that there would be additional customs and or shipping charges tacked-on like taxes at the time of purchase.

[devastone]

I've bought a few guitars from Japan and never had any extra charges or customs bills (which I thought I would get eventually). Maybe it was because they were all used?

[Mincer]

What's the concern with power? I thought you were looking at pedals, 9V is 9V unless it needs specific power. Most new pedal supplies are universal switching adapters and work on almost any voltage.

Basically, if you get an adapter with a pedal, it may not work here.

[misterwhizzy]

I ordered a car from Japan, and I love it.

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

I've ordered guitars and numerous pedals from Japan. Never an issue. And they've often shipped super fast.
I think as a culture Japan tends to care a lot more about quality, and also keeping America happy than, say, other Asian countries might.

I'm not trying to be offensive or anything, just my take on it.