Distortion, Overdrive, Boost

Boss DS-1

(11) Guitar Effect / HN002371

Description of product

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If there's a distortion pedal that changed guitar history, it's definitely the Boss DS-1, a true legend among pedals that you'd find in the gear of guitarists like Kurt Cobain, John Frusciante, Billie Joe Armstrong, Steve Vai or even Dave Grohl. When you say distortion, many people think of this orange box. It's been on the scene since 1978, but as is the way with legends, it never stops being relevant. If you're looking for the pedal that changed the sound of hard rock, heavy metal and punk forever, don't hesitate... The Distortion DS-1 should be on everyone's pedalboard.

Powerful gain, long sustain, rich harmonies and thick, punchy bass. The DS-1 offers all this and more. A simple control panel with three potentiometers for Level, Tone and Distortion lets you influence the character of the sound and move across the spectrum from subtle distortion to truly aggressive distortion. The box's great strength is that it respects the sound of the guitar and pickups at all times, preserving their sonic articulation and distinctive tone. Whether you're playing thick rock and metal riffs or vocal solos or ultra-fast guitar shred, this pedal will make every note stand out. With the distortion turned down to a minimum, the DS-1 can also be used as a booster/overdrive.

The box operates in Buffered Bypass mode, as do all pedals in current Boss production. Power is supplied by a 9V battery or 9V adapter.

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