Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal, orange, with original box and paperwork.

This is the classic Boss DS-1 Distortion compact pedal, one of the most widely used distortion pedals ever made. It has the standard Boss orange enclosure, black rubber footswitch pad, Tone, Level, and Dist controls, check LED, side-mounted input/output jacks, and standard Boss compact pedal format.

The DS-1 is a simple and reliable distortion pedal suitable for rock, punk, grunge, hard rock, alternative, lead boost sounds, and classic distortion textures. It can be used into a clean amp for a full distortion sound, or into an already-driven amp to add extra bite, compression, and sustain.

The control layout is straightforward: Level controls output volume, Tone adjusts brightness, and Dist controls the amount of distortion. The pedal can run from a 9V battery or standard Boss PSA-style 9V DC power supply.

Includes the original Boss DS-1 box and paperwork shown in the photos. Please review all photos carefully; they show the actual pedal, box, controls, footswitch, jacks, enclosure, and visible cosmetic condition.

Condition

• Excellent used condition
• Stored since I've got it
• I have never used the pedal since I got it, so it has not been freshly tested before listing. I can test it before shipping if required
• Original box shows light storage/handling wear

Specifications

• Brand: Boss
• Model: DS-1 Distortion
• Finish: Orange
• Year: 1994–Present / exact year not verified
• Effect Type: Distortion
• Pedal Format: Standard Boss compact pedal
• Controls: Tone, Level, Dist
• Switching: Boss buffered bypass
• Indicator: Check LED
• Input: 1/4" instrument input
• Output: 1/4" instrument output
• Power: 9V battery or Boss PSA-style 9V DC adapter
• Current Draw: 10 mA
• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kΩ or greater
• Width: 73 mm
• Depth: 129 mm
• Height: 59 mm
• Weight: 360 g including battery

Included

• Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal
• Original Boss DS-1 box shown in the photos
• Paperwork/manuals shown in the photos

Shipping

The pedal will be carefully packed with protective packing material inside an outer shipping box included in the item or shipping price.

Shipping will be via tracked postal or courier service depending on destination, price, parcel size, and insurance availability. Tracking will be provided after dispatch.

International buyers are responsible for all import duties, VAT, customs fees, tariffs, brokerage/handling fees, and any other local taxes or charges required by the destination country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping price.

Shipping outside Europe may be possible by prior agreement. Please contact me before purchasing for an exact insured shipping quote.