BOSS DS-1 (1978)
BOSS DS-1 (1978)
Kurt Cobain had it, Satriani has it, and probably your neighbour too!
The BOSS DS-1 is without a doubt one of the most famous distortion pedals out there.
Since the late '70s and until today, this little orange pedal offers a compressed, British stack style distortion with an easy control layout - Distortion, Tone and Level.
The BOSS DS-1 is not a subtle pedal but not brutal either, it retains its characteristics with most type of pickups and it is really a great pedal for beginners and pros alike.
Compare this vintage version against the others too hear if you can tell any difference!?
Specs: DS-1 (1978)
| Weight (in g) | 400.00 |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 9 |
| Polarity | - |
| Circuit | Analog |
| Main FX | Overdrive |
| Manufacturer | BOSS |
| Series | Compact |
| Size (Dimensions W x D X H in mm) | 73 x 129 x 59 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Famous Users | Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Kurt Cobain, Mike Stern, Steve Rothery, Glenn Frey, Doug Aldrich, Josh Klinghoffer |
Videos
Playing It
A/B-Testing
Tutorial Video