BOSS DS-1 Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal

The DS-1 is BOSS's best-selling compact pedal of all time, and it's original, unaltered design continues to inspire players to create great music all across the globe. The classic DS-1 tone is the distinct sound behind many of rock's biggest icons, and is ready to fuel your own signature tone today. Features 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 Genre-Defining Distortion Before the DS-1, many distortion pedals resulted in a harsh buzz and muddy lows at higher gain settings. In 1978, BOSS engineers developed a new, unique distortion circuit that produced tight, sharp-edged gain with rich overtones while retaining the fundamental character of different guitars and playing styles, and that became the beloved DS-1. During the '70s and 80's, hard rock, metal and punk flourished, and the DS-1's sound was a critical influence on those genres. A trend which has stood the test of time for generations, as players all over the globe continue to chase the iconic DS-1 sound. Gain from Mild to Heavy An impressive range of sounds can be pulled from the DS-1's humble three-knob control interface. It's groundbreaking two-stage circuit utilizes both transistor and op-amp gain stages. This approach is key to the DS-1's signature low end richness, beloved by guitarists in the heavy music world. The distortion control offers a incredibly wide range, from a slight boost for pushing amps and pedals to all-out distortion for monstrous rock riffs. Powerful Tone Shaping Unlike conventional tone controls that only cut treble, the DS-1's tone circuitry features an innovative design that provides a far wider range. Turning the knob clockwise boosts treble and cuts bass. Turning it counter-clockwise does the opposite. Go from tight, piercing rhythm tones to smooth, thick lead voicings. The tone control is especially effective at maintaining low-end articulation while using the DS-1 as a boost before vintage-style amps, which often sound muddy when pushed by other distortion stompboxes. Specifications Controls Pedal switch TONE knob LEVEL knob DIST knob Connectors INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type DC IN jack Power Supply 9V DC battery AC adaptor (9V DC, center negative) Current Draw: 10mA Dimensions 129mm (D) x 73mm (W) x 59mm (H) 360g