Boss
DS-1 Distortion
From $62
About the DS-1 Distortion
The Boss DS-1 Distortion is the world's best-selling distortion pedal and the budget entry point for hard rock and grunge tones. Kurt Cobain and Joe Satriani both ran DS-1s, and Steve Vai used a heavily modified version. Its hard-clipping circuit produces a buzzy, aggressive distortion that lacks the smoothness of boutique pedals but delivers instant rock crunch at a price accessible to beginners.
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- Type
- Distortion
- Subcategory
- Distortion
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