Walrus Audio Julia v2 vs Boss CE-2W Waza Craft
CE-2W is the most historically faithful chorus reissue available — Julia's D-C-V knob gives unique continuous blend between dry, chorus and vibrato for more experimental applications.
Walrus Audio Julia v2
Boutique chorus/vibrato with the unique D-C-V knob that continuously blends between Dry, Chorus and Vibrato modes. Analog-voiced with exceptional depth and musical quality.
Players who want the flexibility to blend chorus and vibrato continuously — and who want a boutique aesthetic
Boss CE-2W Waza Craft
Boss's Waza Craft reissue of the legendary CE-2 chorus — faithful to the 1979 original circuit with hand-selected components, plus a CE-1 mode that adds the vibrato from the first Boss effect ever made. The definitive compact chorus for authentic vintage tone.
Players who want authentic 1980s Boss chorus tone — the CE-2 character defined Peter Cetera, Phil Collins, and a generation of 1980s pop/rock guitar
Tone Character
Walrus Audio Julia v2
- ✓ Unique D-C-V blend control
- ✓ Analog vibrato mode
- ✓ Compact size
- ✓ Excellent build quality
- ✓ Very musical modulation
- ✗ More expensive than Boss CE-2W at a similar price
- ✗ Not as historically accurate as CE-2W for Gilmour tones
- ✗ Requires some experimentation to dial in
Boss CE-2W Waza Craft
- ✓ Faithful CE-2 circuit recreation with Waza components
- ✓ CE-1 mode adds vibrato option
- ✓ The reference chorus for vintage 1980s rock tone
- ✓ Stereo output in CE-1 mode
- ✗ Expensive for a chorus pedal
- ✗ CE-1 mode requires mono input/stereo output routing
- ✗ Less versatile than modern multi-mode chorus pedals
When To Choose Each
Players who want a boutique chorus/vibrato with a unique blend control and modern aesthetic
Players who want the most accurate recreation of the iconic 1979 Boss CE-2 circuit — the Gilmour chorus
Final Verdict — Walrus Audio Julia v2 vs Boss CE-2W Waza Craft
Best for beginners
Walrus Audio Julia v2
Walrus Audio Julia v2 scores higher on versatility (75/100) and lower on gain (0/100) — a more forgiving starting point than Boss CE-2W Waza Craft.
Best for metal tones
Walrus Audio Julia v2
Walrus Audio Julia v2 leads on gain (0/100) and bass response (58/100) — the two tonal pillars of metal playing.
Best value
Walrus Audio Julia v2
At £149 vs £199, Walrus Audio Julia v2 delivers 25% cost savings. The tonal trade-off is meaningful.
Specification Summary
| Walrus Audio Julia v2 | Boss CE-2W Waza Craft | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £199 |
| Category | Chorus/Vibrato | Modulation |
| Gain | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Warmth | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Treble | 60/100 | 55/100 |
| Bass | 58/100 | 52/100 |
| Versatility | 75/100 | 55/100 |
| Best for | Players who want the flexibility to blend chorus and vibrato continuously | Players who want authentic 1980s Boss chorus tone |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blends between Dry signal, Chorus and Vibrato — a genuinely unique control that lets you morph between the three characters.
CE-2W — the CE-2 mode is Boss's own faithful recreation of their 1979 circuit.
Julia — pure pitch vibrato with the D-C-V at V is smooth and musical. CE-2W's CE-1 mode includes vibrato but not as a primary feature.
Julia runs on standard 9V. CE-2W requires 9V but is a full Boss-size pedal. Julia is smaller.