BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal, Classic Tones for All Types of Music, The benchmark in Guitar distortion,Orange

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Crucially, Fender’s attention to detail wasn’t confined to aesthetics. It sounds great too. This distortion features two gain engines that can each be independently controlled with TONE and GAIN knobs. The Boss DS-1 is one of Boss’ most famous pedals, as such it’s been used by many influential artists over the years. Here’s a few people that have had the DS-1 on their pedal board: We run them through different combinations of guitars and amplifiers, since changing the signal chain can greatly affect the sound of a distortion pedal.

Premium boutique distortion pedal based on the RAT's LM308 chip with 3 compression options. Read more As for us, we love it. It's one of the only RAT clones we've played where we can say with confidence... It's like a RAT, but better. There's an art to assembling a pedalboard. Learn to perfect your effects signal chain and capture the tone you've been seeking. Read more… All About the DS-1: The Benchmark BOSS DistortionTone: How much you like the sound of that particular pedal. When evaluating tone, remember there are other variables in your signal chain. Notably your guitar, amp, room, and a plethora of other factors can affect your tone.

The Pro Co RAT2 has always held a pretty special place in guitarists' hearts. The Original RAT was introduced in 1978 and found immediate success. Despite being one of the first dedicated distortion pedals, its current incarnation, the RAT2, is still one of the best.The first ever distortion pedal produced by Boss and originally launched in the 1970s, the Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal has become an icon in the world of guitar effects pedals. Legendary guitarist Steve Vai is a longtime user of BOSS pedals and Roland gear, including the DS-1. The orange distortion was essential to his tone in his earlier years. He’s since moved on to a now-discontinued dual-distortion signature pedal, of which one side is influenced by the DS-1. However, as Thomas Nordegg, his longtime guitar tech, told BOSS Users Group , “From ’99 on up, yeah, he used the DS-1. That was his main pedal. Forever he had the DS-1, always.” George Lynch Brendon Small is a TV writer, producer, comedian, and voice actor who’s best known as co-creator of the hit animated series Metalocalypse on Adult Swim. Read more… If you start to think of this as a utility pedal, it really opens up some doors. By “utility” I mean using it alongside other pedals to add a little something extra.

Nominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Controls Pedal switchWith the OD-1, BOSS introduced a new breed of distortion dubbed “overdrive,”which employed a unique asymmetrical clipping circuit to emulatethe smooth breakup of a cranked-up tube amp—at sane volume levels. The OD-1 and its successor, the SD-1, were instant hits with guitarists everywhere, creating a whole new pedal category in the process. The Iron Horse gives you three control knobs; LEVEL, TONE, and DISTORTION. Additionally, there is a Compression toggle between a low compressed clipping, high compression, or a wide-open tonal shape. For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. The Dracarys is a boutique, true bypass pedal made in the USA by Brian Wampler and company, and was inspired by the playing style of Swedish guitarist Ola Englund.