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product_id: 48248817
title: "BOSS DS-1 Distortion | Compact Distortion Pedal | The Benchmark in Guitar Distortion | Hard-edged Attack & Smooth Sustain | Wide Tone Range | Low Noise Even with High Gain Settings"
brand: "boss"
price: "S/.706"
currency: PEN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Boss"
url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/48248817-boss-ds-1-distortion-compact-distortion-pedal-the-benchmark-in
store_origin: PE
region: Peru
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# Hard-edged attack clarity Wide tone range versatility Low noise at high gain BOSS DS-1 Distortion | Compact Distortion Pedal | The Benchmark in Guitar Distortion | Hard-edged Attack & Smooth Sustain | Wide Tone Range | Low Noise Even with High Gain Settings

**Brand:** boss
**Price:** S/.706
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash your signature sound with the legendary DS-1 distortion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BOSS DS-1 Distortion | Compact Distortion Pedal | The Benchmark in Guitar Distortion | Hard-edged Attack & Smooth Sustain | Wide Tone Range | Low Noise Even with High Gain Settings by boss
- **How much does it cost?** S/.706 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/48248817-boss-ds-1-distortion-compact-distortion-pedal-the-benchmark-in)

## Best For

- boss enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted boss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tank-like Durability:** Rugged metal body built to withstand every gig and jam session.
- • **Pro-Approved Low Noise:** Keeps your tone clean even at max distortion—no unwanted hiss.
- • **Versatile Sound Palette:** From gritty crunch to smooth sustain, perfect for solos and heavy rhythms.
- • **Iconic Distortion Legacy:** Since 1978, the DS-1 has defined rock’s boldest tones.
- • **Precision Control, Three Knobs:** Simple yet powerful interface for endless tonal shaping.

## Overview

The BOSS DS-1 Distortion pedal is a compact, metal-bodied guitar effect that delivers hard-edged attack and smooth sustain with a wide tonal range. Trusted by rock legends since 1978, it features a simple 3-knob interface for precise control, low noise performance even at high gain, and durable construction designed for both bedroom players and professional stages.

## Description

Buy BOSS DS-1 Distortion | Compact Distortion Pedal | The Benchmark in Guitar Distortion | Hard-edged Attack & Smooth Sustain | Wide Tone Range | Low Noise Even with High Gain Settings. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Time tested classic beaut used by the pro's - I adore this. It's so versatile and beasty. And if you tweak it you're getting numerous sounds from it. Everyone knows of this pedal... Kurt Cobain, old school Pantera, halestorm, it's on so many boards and for such good reason, from bedroom players to professional famous guitarists. I got mine for $50 in the states new, God bless America, but it's an excellent bit of kit. Yah... NOISY..... So use a gate (my decimater 2 smashes that noise immediately though with no problem at all!), much MUCH better than the SD1, that SUCKS , but this!!! Everyone needs one!! It stays off my main board typically unless I'm playing a heavier set or song, as my mxr sugar drive and zvex box of rock and boost give me what I need, but sometimes you need that filthy dirty gritty heavy gnarly thicker tone and this does it extremely well....obviously it's well built a nice size for any board small to large and easy to use with just three knobs, three knobs with a lot of action and range! Try it it, don't like it, return it for free, no Brainer lol!
Review: Awesome - Built like a tank, sounds like a tank. Does what it says it does.

## Features

- Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978.
- BOSS’s first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain that’s been a staple of players for generations.
- The classic DS-1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today.
- Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos.
- Works great as a booster at low distortion settings.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KYY14 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | 582 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 3 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Colour | Orange |
| Connector | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,062) |
| Date First Available | 28 Mar. 2007 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Weight | 481 g |
| Item model number | DS-1 |
| Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 15.24 x 7.62 cm; 480.81 g |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | Single Mode |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BOSS
- **Colour:** Orange
- **Item weight:** 481 g
- **Product dimensions:** 15.2L x 10.2W x 7.6H centimetres
- **Style:** Single

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this pedal good to use as sold or do I need to buy anything extra to use (eg leads)? If so, what kind of leads do I need for this?**
A: hi it will work of a 9volt battery pp3.but you can buy a transformer.you will need two jack leads one from amp to unit and one to the bass. make sure to remove after plaing as these will drain the battery.note battery lives under the black rubber /metal cover access via the small knob at bottom of the unit.if you buy a transformer it plugs into the top a small round hole with a pin in the center .plug in and play.bake sure you get the correct unit,a good guitar shop could help.ok have fun.

**Q: Is this worth getting to use with the katana 50? getting a bit fed up with the boss sound studio. thanks**
A: I use a Boss DS1, and a JoYo AC tone straight into the clean channel on a Katana 50, and the sound is truly awesome. In my opinion, two must buy pedals for great and versatile rock tones.

And they're both cheap!

**Q: do you have to have a valve amp?**
A: I don't know the difference between a valve amp and any other amp but my pedal works fine on a fender frontman 15G amp that isn't special or different so I think it should work on any normal amp

**Q: does it work well with 7+ string guitars cos some pedals make it too muddy on the deeper end.**
A: Boss make some really good pedals, your seven string should be fine. look up seven strings with this pedal on youtube dude

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Time tested classic beaut used by the pro's
*by F***H on 7 May 2025*

I adore this. It's so versatile and beasty. And if you tweak it you're getting numerous sounds from it. Everyone knows of this pedal... Kurt Cobain, old school Pantera, halestorm, it's on so many boards and for such good reason, from bedroom players to professional famous guitarists. I got mine for $50 in the states new, God bless America, but it's an excellent bit of kit. Yah... NOISY..... So use a gate (my decimater 2 smashes that noise immediately though with no problem at all!), much MUCH better than the SD1, that SUCKS , but this!!! Everyone needs one!! It stays off my main board typically unless I'm playing a heavier set or song, as my mxr sugar drive and zvex box of rock and boost give me what I need, but sometimes you need that filthy dirty gritty heavy gnarly thicker tone and this does it extremely well....obviously it's well built a nice size for any board small to large and easy to use with just three knobs, three knobs with a lot of action and range! Try it it, don't like it, return it for free, no Brainer lol!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by A***R on 17 October 2025*

Built like a tank, sounds like a tank. Does what it says it does.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Nirvana tone
*by M***R on 10 March 2023*

There may have been changes from the original pedal that Cobain used but with tweaking you get very close to the studio version. Also gives quite a bit of sustain. But not really good for heavy metal! I recommend.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal
- MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06)

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