The Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal is still going strong 40 years after being introduced and with good reason. Delivering dirty distortion with more than a hit of grit all with a stunningly bright tone and it becomes rapidly apparent why Kurt Cobain trusted this pedal to deliver the huge fuzzy tones that were necessary. Sporting Boss iconic three-knob layout this bright orange beast has been a mainstay on countless pedalboards since its introduction in 1978 and the fact the design has yet to be improved upon more than 40 years later shows its reputation is well-earned. If you need a pedal to take your sound up several gears theres nothing better than the DS-1.
Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
£71.30
This is a New Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal from Boss, listed in Distortion Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.
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Boss
In the current JustPedals catalogue, Boss is represented by Multi-Effects Pedals, Delay Pedals and Distortion Pedals. Current listings include PW-3 Wah, PX-1 Plugout FX and FZ-5 Fuzz. That makes the range relevant to players looking for drive, gain and clipping, plus time-based effects and ambience. Check each model for its exact circuit or processing platform, controls, power requirements and connections, particularly where the catalogue includes both pedals and supporting gear.
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Distortion Pedals
Distortion pedals use stronger or more deliberate clipping than a typical overdrive, adding harmonics, compression and sustain. Some are voiced for amp-like crunch, others for high-gain rhythm or a deliberately abrasive texture. Gain, tone, presence, resonance and output controls determine how the pedal interacts with the amplifier and pickups; a blend or noise gate can preserve clarity in heavier settings. Placement changes the result, so check whether the design is intended to push an amp, run into a clean platform or feed a direct cabinet simulation.
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