Are BOSS volume pedals any good?

Yes, BOSS volume pedals are considered the industry standard and are used by many professional musicians.

Where are BOSS volume pedals made?

BOSS have manufacturing facilities in Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Are BOSS volume pedals expression?

Some models like the FV500H can also be used as an expression pedal.

Which guitarists use a BOSS volume pedal?

Some notable users include Matt Bellamy, The Edge, Andy Summers, Ed O'Brien and Steve Vai.

The FV-500 has a 'minimum volume' knob: what is the point of that?

It's actually very useful. Set up your heaviest sound and then set this knob at maybe 9 or 10 o'clock - you now have a rhythm sound to go with your flat out lead sound!

Where should I place a volume pedal in my effects chain?

We think the best places are right at the start or right at the end of your effects chain. If you want your reverb and delay trails to carry on after you bring the volume down, have the volume pedal at the beginning of the chain. If you want everything to be completely quiet (and have your tails muted) then put your volume at the end. It is always worth experimenting with pedal placement but these are the most effective place to begin.