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

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Three gain stages coupled with 7 generous tone shaping options give this pedal a ton of breadth for a pedal that does high gain so well. Read more The distortion tones, features, and build quality of the Pugilist had us in disbelief how far Fender has come with effect pedals. The Pugilist has a well-designed gold anodized aluminum chassis and features magnetically latched 9V battery door that is spring loaded so you can reach the battery without even taking the pedal off your board. The cleverest design feature though is the control knobs are illuminated with blue LEDs, giving the pedal an easy to read sapphire glow, which can be switched off if its not your thing. All this attention to detail and the golden Fender amp-style jewel indicator light combine to make a gorgeous minimalist pedal. The Pugilist has brilliantly lit knobs and an indicator reminiscent of a Fender amp jewel. It really is a beautiful pedal. Tone: 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. A Marshall JCM800 in a box that is very versatile thanks to a wide EQ and creamy gain tones. Read more As I said, it has a solid metal body that’s able to withstand some serious wear-and-tear. I’ve used this thing for practicing, recording, and playing live and it just won’t quit.

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As simple as an EQ pedal may initially appear, it’s a must-have for any pedalboard, large or small. Learn to use this essential effect. Read more… Five Creative Ways to Use a Distortion Pedal for Guitar These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Accessories Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,”“IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”) The keys to the DS-1’s enduring success are a simple interface and versatile character that can flow into all sorts of setups. A wide range of gain produces many different distortion colors, from mild to mean. And while all drive pedals generate some noise, the DS-1 is relatively quiet , even at high distortion settings. 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 The level knob sets the loudness of the pedal’s output. As you’d expect, turning it down makes the pedal quieter, and turning it up makes the pedal louder.

The BIG EAR WOODCUTTER is a ProCo RAT clone. Specifically, the kind folks at BIG EAR (who build these boutique pedals by hand) modeled this one after an LM308 equipped RAT. The Filaments can draw power from 9 or 18 volts (sounding louder at 18) and is true bypass. However, it does not have the ability to run off a battery, so be aware of that limitation.It's not our favorite sounding in any single category, but it can handle them all extremely well. If you are limited to a single drive pedal or want to put together a minimal pedalboard, this is a great option. Boss double down on this powerful design by connecting the diodes to the AC ground in the clipping stage, this makes the signal clip even harder adding to the aggressive character of this timeless pedal. All this with the robust build quality you expect from Boss pedals. Get the distorted sound that guitarists everywhere since 1978 have been raving about: maximum distortion settings ideal! But, it’s not all about rhythm. I think the DS-1 really shines when it comes to lead guitar. Lead guitar tones 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 Distortion In the 1970s, the options in the stompbox world were nowhere near as diverse as they are today. Most drive pedals were in the fuzz category, each one dishing up different flavors of spitty filth that, while cool, were generally brash and unrefined. And when driven to high-gain settings, they produced harsh, buzzy tones and turned the guitar’s lower ranges to mud .