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Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978. BOSS’s first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain that’s been a staple of players for generations. The classic DS-1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today. 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. BOSS five-year warranty.

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE ECHO: Experience the warm, decaying repeats and slightly darkened tone of a true Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) analog delay circuit, faithfully capturing the character of iconic 1970s and 80s delay pedals. FULL CONTROL OVER YOUR SOUND: Shape your echoes with dedicated Repeat Rate, Intensity, and Echo (mix) controls. Dial in everything from subtle slap-back echoes for rockabilly to long, atmospheric repeats for solos. THE SOUND OF CLASSIC RECORDS: This pedal recreates the lush, modulated delay sounds that defined classic rock, blues, and post-punk. It adds warmth and space to your tone, making it perfect for rhythm and lead playing. PEDALBOARD FRIENDLY: The compact and sturdy chassis fits easily on any board. A bright amber LED indicates when the effect is active, and the robust footswitch is built for countless engagements during practice and performance. INSPIRED BY LEGENDARY TONES: The VD400 delivers the coveted analog delay sound at an incredible value. It's the perf… read more

Premium booster and preamp pedal with analog circuitry derived from legendary BOSS and Roland effects Waza Craft innovation for a premium analog tone experience Versatile design with three selectable modes CE mode reproduces the bright, bell-like preamp sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble RE mode reproduces the fat, warm preamp sound of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo NAT mode provides a natural clean boost with minimal sound coloration Gain knob controls the amount of saturation introduced into the signal Level knob for controlling the overall volume and driving the inputs of amps and other pedals Selectable standard or vintage input buffer with different tone and response characteristics BOSS five-year warranty

Introduced in 1978 among the earliest models in the BOSS compact series, the orange DS-1 redefined the sound of distortion and remains as influential today as ever. The DS-1 is the top-selling BOSS compact pedal ever. DS-1W is the latest version of the legendary DS-1, upgraded and hand built in Japan with Waza Craftsmanship for the ultimate BOSS tone experience. Newly revised two-stage gain circuit with discrete analog components. Standard mode delivers the legendary sound of the original DS-1. Versatile Tone knob provides wide-ranging frequency control fine-tuned for each modended range and versatility whilst retaining the look and character of the DS-1. Two modes offer increased versatility when the pedal is used as a gain booster. Premium buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed.

Produced from 1983 to 1991, the BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal is a true legend in the history of distortion pedals. Its signature “chainsaw tone” with all knobs maxed is the defining voice of Swedish death metal, and the slightly milder sides of its personality can be heard on tracks from mainstream to shoegaze. After years of requests from hardcore HM-2 fans, the iconic stomp is now reborn three decades later in a special Waza Craft edition. The HM-2W delivers the authentic analog sound of the original in all its glory, coupled with lots of modern refinements for enhanced performance. Standard mode delivers the original HM-2 tone with lower noise and maximized level. Custom mode provides a more aggressive sound variation with special Waza Craft tuning. Premium buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed. BOSS five-year warranty.