Boss Pedal DS 1 Distortion

The BOSS DS-1 pedal is the classic distortion pedal for modern musicians. For guitars and keyboards.

For over 40 years the DS-1 has been screaming the guitars of rock monsters. Since its inception in 1978, the DS-1 has been at the feet of giants such as Joe Satriani, Slash, Steve Vai, Dave Navarro, John Frusciante, Gary Moore, Kurt Cobain and many others to give them the aggressive and dynamic hue that has them. defined the sound identity.

The BOSS DS-1 is the original distortion pedal. Unlike other effects that only added a single layer of noise to the signal, no tone or artifacts around the source sound, this pedal uses your dynamics to put at your fingertips an expressive palette ranging from the subtlest touches to make your guitar scream.

The DS-1 was designed by BOSS engineers to deliver high-gain sound aggressiveness while maintaining rich harmonics without wrapping or masking the sound with only more noise.

This classic pedal was what brought the definition to the sonic aggression of the 70's and 80's hard rock, metal and punk guitars, but found its way into the setups of guitarists of other genres who needed the extra aggression that the DS-1 so much. gave as of its sound definition. The key is the distortion circuit which, in addition to distortion control, allows you to define the sound and level it according to the musician's goals and needs, whether melodic or rhythmic.

The BOSS DS-1 is renowned for its tonal control and how it can be used for classic sound, particularly in combination with more vintage sound amplifiers, while maintaining bass definition without the harmonic background becoming a sound mass. misshapen.

Although designed for electric guitars, the DS-1 has also been widely used to grain other instruments such as keyboards, which benefit from treating distortion in harmonic parts as well as more aggressive stylization of melodic parts without losing their tonal characteristics and phrasing capabilities, which remains defined.

This orange metal case is a very sturdy piece of equipment like all other BOSS pedals, which are capable of withstanding all the natural aggressions of stage life, especially when it involves some sonorous violence. And for 40 years now the DS-1 has been rock'n'rollar around the world with great success.

BOSS has been one of the most respected brands in guitar pedal construction for over 40 years, producing some of the most iconic models in music history that have shaped the sound of some of the most important artists of recent decades.

Have greatness at your feet with the BOSS DS-1, and be part of this story.

Specifications: 

• A classic! Add some hard-edged distortion while preserving the subtle nuances of your playing dynamics

• A Tone control is provided for easy sound shaping

• Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978

• Classic tones for all types of music

• Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings

• Ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos

• Works great as a booster at low distortion settings

• Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping

• Doesn’t mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles

• Turning down the guitar’s volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness

• Nominal input level: -20 dBu    

• Input impedance: 470 ohms    

• Nominal output level: -20 dBu    

• Output impedance: 1 k ohms    

• Equivalent input noise level: -122 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.)    

• Connectors: INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (9 V DC)    

• Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type, AC Adaptor    

• Current Draw: 4 mA (DC 9 V)    

• Accessories: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)    

• Options: AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)    

• Size and Weight ( incl. battery ):

• Width: 73 mm, 2-7/8 inches    

• Depth: 129 mm, 5-1/8 inches    

• Height: 59 mm, 2-3/8 inches    

• Weight: 400 g, 0 lbs. 15 oz.    

• * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms