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Mark Wein
11-02-2009, 06:02 PM
YouTube - Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal

Boss DS-1 Distortion


From screaming loud to whisper soft, the Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal can faithfully reproduce the dynamics of your playing style. Level and distortion controls give you complete command of the amount of signal processing. Tone knob lets you tailor EQ right on the unit. The Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal is a tough stompbox that can take whatever your boot can dish out. Includes 5-year warranty.

Boss DS-1 Distortion features:

* Tone, level, and distortion knobs on face
* Super-tough construction
* Lets your true guitar tone shine through
Boss DS-1 Distortion includes:

* Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
* Boss 5-year limited warranty

YouTube - Boss DS1 vs.Keeley DS1 Ultra SEM Part 1
Help!I'maRock!
11-02-2009, 07:08 PM
i have an MIJ one that i'm selling if anybody is interested. $50.
Mark Wein
11-02-2009, 07:09 PM
i have an MIJ one that i'm selling if anybody is interested. $50.

I've had stock, Analogman and Keeley versions and hated them all.

Just not my bag of puke, I guess.
Help!I'maRock!
11-02-2009, 07:16 PM
I've had stock, Analogman and Keeley versions and hated them all.

Just not my bag of puke, I guess.

i mean, its not a bad pedal. i've had a lot worse. it's just not very good.
Denverdave
11-02-2009, 07:49 PM
I have never liked those. Even the old 'vintage' ones.

So no thank you....
telecaster911
11-02-2009, 10:43 PM
Go build the Indy Guitarist one that I detailed how to do. It brings this pedal alive... seriously.:aok: It's an easy mod.
Ronk
11-02-2009, 11:20 PM
Go build the Indy Guitarist one that I detailed how to do. It brings this pedal alive... seriously.:aok: It's an easy mod.

Where is that thread I was looking for it the other day?
telecaster911
11-02-2009, 11:42 PM
Here you go...

Pedal mod. Modding the DS-1 to IG specs - The Forums at MarkWeinGuitarLessons.com

If you want, I'll send the pedal out to you to try first.:aok:
Ronk
11-03-2009, 04:44 PM
Here you go...

Pedal mod. Modding the DS-1 to IG specs - The Forums at MarkWeinGuitarLessons.com (http://markweinguitarlessons.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2157)

If you want, I'll send the pedal out to you to try first.:aok:

Do you happen to still have the clip it seems to be gone?
telecaster911
11-03-2009, 10:04 PM
Try this one...

straight amp at first, then various settings of the guitars volume for the rest.

http://hc.bloodyvelvet.com/files/129/bandmaster%20with%20modded%20DS-1.mp3