Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal

£126.25

JustPedals serve up a tasty Distortion. A solid Distortion and Buffered that stands out amongst other Distortion Pedals on the JustPedals menu. Boss make great Distortion Pedals, so If you like Distortion and Buffered, then a Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is the perfect Distortion to order in. Read More details Below.


Description

This tasty Distortion number is delivered to your pedal board. A tasty Distortion and Buffered that stands out amongst other Distortion Pedals on the menu. Boss make great Distortion Pedals, so If you like Distortion and Buffered, then a Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is the perfect Distortion to order in. The Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is a legendary time-honoured stompbox thats revamped for the modern player. It offers the same hard-edged sonics and massive sustain of the original DS-1 but with an added twist! A brand-new custom mode delivers bolder beefier tones that are loaded with focused mids and exceptional touch dynamics. Together with a set of intuitive sound-sculpting controls and BOSSs superb Waza Craftsmanship the DS-1W is supremely versatile and easy to use. And more than that Wazas all-analogue circuitry promises a warm authentic tonality with an extended range to keep you creative. Thats all contained within Wazas sturdy casing which ensures years of reliable performance. Even better that performance is backed up by a cutting-edge buffer to guarantee consistency in signal.

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Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Distortion Pedals

Electric Guitars

Guitar Effects Pedals

Guitars

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Buffered

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.