The DS-1 Distortion is a true icon in the world of guitar effects. Introduced in 1978, Boss's first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain that has been a staple of players for generations. The DS-1 is the top-selling Boss compact pedal ever, and its original, unchanged design continues to inspire the creation of music everywhere. Before the DS-1, most distortion pedals produced harsh, buzzy tones and muddy sound at high gain settings; in 1978, Boss engineers changed that by developing a distortion circuit that produces tight, hard-edged gain with rich harmonics while retaining the character of different guitars and playing techniques. From its modest three-knob interface, many different sound colours can be coaxed thanks to a pioneering two-stage circuit that combines transistor and op-amp gain stages.

Highlights

• Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978
• Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, suited to heavy rhythms and cutting solos
• Works well as a booster at low distortion settings
• Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping without masking the character of different guitars and pickups
• Pioneering two-stage circuit combining transistor and op-amp gain stages
• Turning down the guitar's volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness

Specifications

All our pedals are tested on arrival, and regularly after that. Fast, tracked delivery to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne & Australia-wide.

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