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Boss - DS-1 Distortion Pedal

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Genre-Defining Distortion

Before the DS-1, most distortion pedals produced harsh, buzzy tones and muddy sound at high gain settings. In 1978, BOSS engineers changed all that by developing a unique distortion circuit for the DS-1 that produces tight, hard-edged gain with rich harmonics while retaining the unique characteristics of different guitars and playing techniques. Hard rock, metal, and punk styles began to flourish in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and the DS-1’s tone had a defining influence on these genres. That trend has endured through multiple generations, and players around the world continue to seek out the classic DS-1 sound.

 

SPECS Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu Input Impedance: 470 ohms Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu Output Impedance: 1k ohms Equivalent Input Noise Level: -122 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.) Connectors: INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor Current Draw: 4 mA (DC 9 V) Accessories: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V) Option: AC Adaptor (PSA-Series) SIZE AND WEIGHT ( INCL. BATTERY ) Width: 73 mm - 2-7/8 inches Depth: 129 mm - 5-1/8 inches Height: 59 mm - 2-3/8 inches Weight: 0.4 kg - 0 lbs. 15 oz. * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms *The specifications are subject to change without notice. The classic DS-1 Distortion pedal provides a harder distortion effect for guitar and keyboard sounds. Instead of toneless, fuzzy distortion, the DS-1 faithfully reproduces all the subtle nuances of playing dynamics-at any volume.