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Boss DS-1 DistortionIntroduced in 1978, the Boss DS-1 is one of the most iconic and best-selling guitar pedals ever made — and for good reason. It is the top-selling Boss compact pedal of all time, with over 10 million Boss pedals sold worldwide, and its original circuit design remains essentially unchanged to this day. That's not laziness on Boss's part; it's a testament to how right they got it the first time.The DS-1 delivers a hard-edged, aggressive distortion that faithfully reproduces the nuances of playing dynamics at any volume — from subtle bite and gritty crunch to full-on wall-of-sound distortion. Unlike fuzz pedals, the DS-1 keeps your attack clear and defined even at maximum gain settings. Its naturally scooped midrange gives it a distinctive tonal flavor that sits well in a full band mix. At lower distortion settings it works beautifully as a boost or light overdrive in front of an already-breaking-up amp.The DS-1's resume reads like a who's who of rock: Kurt Cobain used it on Nevermind, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, and Dave Navarro have all had it on their boards. It's suitable for virtually every rock genre — classic rock, grunge, punk, indie, alternative, and beyond. Simple enough for beginners, trusted enough for professionals.Key Features:Classic analog distortion circuit — Unchanged since its 1978 debut; hard-edged attack with smooth, singing sustainThree-knob layout — Distortion (gain), Tone, and Level controls for a wide range of tonal optionsWide gain range — Subtle bite and grit at low settings to aggressive, full distortion at maximumScooped midrange character — Distinct tonal flavor that cuts through a band mixResponsive to playing dynamics — Reproduces soft to hard nuances at any volume levelWorks as a clean boost — Effective at low distortion settings in front of a tube ampIconic bright orange die-cast metal enclosure — Built like a tank; virtually indestructibleRubberized stomp pad — Secure footing on stage9V battery included — Also accepts standard 9V center-negative power supplyBattery life indicator LED — Alerts when battery is running lowBoss 5-year warrantySuitable for guitar and keyboardAll items shipped via UPS Ground where available.