No matter how many pedals George Lynch collects, he always comes back to his beloved DS-1. Using the pedal consistently since the ’80s, the DS-1 has become the guitar icon’s default distortion.

Combining the flexibility of software plugins with the hands-on controls of music hardware rarely works well, if you ask me.

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 ...

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 ...

The balance of innovation and celebrating its heritage has been key and its now firmly in the latter camp with its latest announcement; anniversary edition DS-1 Distortion , SD-1 Super Overdrive and ...

Which is exactly what happened with this Boss DS-1 distortion pedal. According to the listing on Reverb, the pedal was manufactured in February 1998 and it's "the rarest of the rare." ...