As far as pedals go, the Boss DS-1 is arguably the most famous. This humble orange box has lain at the feet of countless players since its inception in 1978 – coincidentally, the exact same year that ...

Forget the ‘under-the-hood’ geekery, the DS-1W is home to some brilliant distortion tones for what is still not unreasonable outlay at today's prices Best pedal amps 2025: Get the sound, feel and ...

In spite of the similar nomenclature, the Boss DS-1 and DS-2 are two very different distortion pedals. Each has its own distinct characteristics and idiosyncrasies that make them two very different ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Back in 1978, effects giant Boss was first making its name, and the DS-1 was one of only a ...

It's a Boss pedal. Guitar gear can be pretty expensive. Throw in the fact that whatever the piece of gear is might be a collectible and forget it – the price is going through the roof. Which is ...