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BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal
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£63.00
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Manufacturer's ID: BOSSDS1
What we say:
BOSS’s colourful stomp boxes are the most recognisable pedal range in existence. For over 40 years, guitarists from bedrooms to stadiums have put their boot down on a BOSS effect to transform their sound. Several models have passed into guitar legend and early examples can fetch extremely high prices. Happily, BOSS have maintained their stellar reputation for world-class effects in bomb-proof casing with their current range and have fended off the imitators for decades to remain the pre-eminent single pedal effects manufacturer in the business. If there’s an effect for guitar (or bass, vocals, keys…be creative!) then you can bet BOSS have a pedal of it in their range or even invented it outright! Every guitar player should get to experience the joy of selecting a pedal from BOSS’s exhaustive roster, plugging it in and unleashing their wildest sonic dreams.Without doubt BOSS's most popular compact effect, the DS-1 has been the One Pedal To Rule Them All since it's inception in 1978. From it's distinctive orange box form to it's abrasive clipping and gain structure, the DS-1 is an undisputed classic.
With just three simple controls - Tone, Level and Distortion - you can dial up a multitude of dirty sounds from tight and grainy right through to smooth sizzle with a heap of sustain. It's also one of the most affordable BOSS pedals on the market and with that you still get all of the build quality and reliability that millions of players have come to expect from BOSS. Legendary!
Specification
The classic DS-1 Distortion pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the DS-1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of playing dynamics--at any volume.- Classic BOSS Distortion tones for guitar and keyboard
- Reproduces dynamics of playing, from soft to hard
- Distortion, Level and Tone control to tailor overall sound as desired
Customer reviews
Overall Rating 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
Scott W. - 27/8/2024
Have had many Boss pedals over a long period..... They are well made and give usable, interesting sounds.... This particular drive pedal was chosen after seeing/hearing Jazz/Fusion guitarist Mike Stern, who uses one to great effect......
ROGER R. - 15/6/2024
The BOSS DS-1 pedal is the best and most versatile distortion I’ve tried. I play in a band that does many genres including punk and shoegaze and this pedal does them all so well. For a pedal of this quality the price is very worth it. My personal favourite settings are the tone on 4, gain on 9 and level on 7.
Joe W. - 11/5/2024
Does exactly what I hoped for.
Ewan S. - 22/4/2024
Chris M. - 10/3/2024
Easy transaction quick delivery
Andrew S. - 20/1/2024
THE distortion pedal to have.
Alan G. - 20/10/2023
Iconic distortion pedal, its a boss. Great build quality &b sounds. Even included a battery,
Dino G. - 16/3/2023
anthony m. - 21/2/2023
I love my new boss pedal can't stop using it
Alex . - 5/2/2023
J M. - 30/1/2023
Brilliant little pedal. Classic for a reason, does exactly what it needs to.
James M. - 18/9/2022
Heather H. - 17/8/2022
Keith B. - 2/8/2022
It's a classic for a reason but yet again don't run through a clean amp and watch having the tone much past 1pm on the knob or you start having those sharp sounds that don't like your ears, other than that great tones to be had and as usual Boss has built a tank of a pedal, so should last a long time.
Ronald O. - 13/2/2022
Chris C. - 10/1/2022
It’s just what we need and the staff gave great advice on how to use it
Deborah P. - 2/12/2021
Gregory S. - 13/10/2021
Jan B. - 9/10/2021
Marius H. - 23/7/2021
Steven N. - 19/5/2021
Neil b. - 10/5/2021
Sharon M. - 7/4/2021
Felicity Y. - 20/2/2021
Richard N. - 9/2/2021
Not used it much as of yet, but from the little I've used it so far it seems to work exactly as I thought it would when I bought it - really satisfying sounds, especially when taking account of the purchase price.
Stuart W. - 5/1/2021
Just the sound I was after, at a great price
Paul B. - 28/12/2020
Great pedal, great tone!!
Nico B. - 13/10/2020
Natasha R. - 30/8/2020
The iconic sound of the DS-1 is perfect for my style of play, and I wouldn?t have gotten it unless the good staff at GuitarGuitar glasgow had recommended it, thanks guys!
Ryan . - 14/7/2020
Does exactly what it says on box
Alan B. - 29/4/2020
Absolutely brilliant pedal, the boss ds1 gives me a range of distortion sounds, it?s just want you needed.
adam h. - 12/1/2020
Good quality goods that I know will serve me well in the future.
Jim W. - 29/11/2019
andrew b. - 29/11/2019
Very good product, perfect for all players
Marcel-Doru B. - 19/7/2019
edmond p. - 5/2/2019
Great sound and easy to use.
derek d. - 8/1/2019
Great sound and easy to use.
derek d. - 8/1/2019
massimo n. - 19/12/2018
Great! Really awesome sound.
IAN H. - 8/11/2018
AJ M. - 12/10/2018
Great product - superb delivery service!
Andree H. - 7/4/2018
Boss always delivers on quality and tone regardless...this pedal is the basic distortion model and does what it says on the tin. Doesn't suck tone or signal loss.
Dave P. - 11/3/2018
Himanshu M. - 22/2/2018
Nicholas H. - 20/2/2018
Brilliant, highly recommend :)
B.K. - 21/7/2015
Great product
P.T. - 21/7/2015
Very good pedal. Will be buying more boss products.
M.R. - 2/12/2014
Quality service all round.
C.E. - 14/1/2014
Really good, solid for the price
J.R. - 2/12/2013
Excellent service
D.M. - 5/11/2013
Pretty #dece
S.W. - 13/8/2013
It works as expected and hasnt yet failed me, i am thouroughly enjoying this product
L.E. - 13/8/2013
Service and advice was awesome, thanks guys
S.H. - 20/12/2012
I will contact them personally for their fast efficient service
S.A. - 19/11/2012
Exactly as I expected.
D.P. - 2/11/2012
The boss pedal was a gift for my grandson ,he described the item and company to order the boss pedal from he is very happy and rates the item very GOOD as he is very keen on his Guitar playing.
T.W. - 24/10/2012
was efficient
N.W. - 24/5/2012
Works brilliantly, great effect!
J.J. - 14/5/2012
Does what it says on the tin.
I.S. - 14/5/2012
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