DS1 Waza Craft

[2112]

Was only a matter of time wasn't it?

 

[metropolis_4]

I’m really surprised it took this long!

 

[Whizzinby]

Always gravitated more to the SD1 in the Boss family, but in both demos I thought the Custom mode used as a boost with the gain off or barely on sounds great.

 

[KingsXJJ]

I suspect they’ll sell a few. Coming soon to Pawn Shops near you.

 

[the swede]

This must mean people start giving old ds-1 pedals away for free

Kidding..

It was always and is still an underrated and unappreciated pedal by many. Personally back when I used one it was ok into an already distorted amp. Didn’t like it much into clean things.

 

[Desertdweller]

Boss pedals are just fantastic. Rugged, fairly inexpensive, and sound incredible. I use an SD1 with just about everything, and in modelers I always fire up an SD1 clone in front of whatever amp model is there. It's just awesome. While I'm more a metal guy and the more retro-sounding DS-1 isn't 100% for me, it still looks and sounds like a ton of fun, especially from Brett's demo.

 

[KingsXJJ]

Well great. Guess I must pony up $150 just to check it out. Maybe they got it right.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I’m getting one, for sure. The DS-1 is misunderstood. Too many kids running it with the gain up high, into sh*tty SS amps. Run the gain lower into a broken up tube amp, and it’s money.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Bonus points for being jorts friendly as shown in the Boss promo video!

 

[Fireproof]

Bonus points for being jorts friendly as shown in the Boss promo video!

LOL!

 

[Fireproof]

I’m guessing that the pedal is in either standard mode or custom mode, and the button is on/off, correct?

Would be nice if you could’ve double-tapped to switch from standard to classic or vice-versa…

 

[2112]

I’m getting one, for sure. The DS-1 is misunderstood. Too many kids running it with the gain up high, into sh*tty SS amps. Run the gain lower into a broken up tube amp, and it’s money.

Exactly. You can get some crazy thick sustain out of that setup.

Mine should arrive tomorrow. Looking forward to trying the custom mode as a boost.

 

[DrewJD82]

I’m interested in this from afar. My DS-1 days were in high school and I only wanted one because Vai was using one for a boost at the time, while Satch was using one his main distorted tone into those Marshall 6100’s (I think that was the model). I got a new one and absolutely hated it, this was my first introduction to “The old sh*t was better” because I started reading about the MIJ DS-1’s sounding better and those were what Satch/Vai were using until they started getting Keeley modded ones. I got an MIJ for $50 back then and still have it…..though it needs a little TLC….and a new home….

If the new one can compete with my old one, going straight into a clean amp and not sound like hollow tinfoil, I’d snag one just to have on hand.

 

[Bruce]

I have a Keeley modded one somewhere. Solid pedal.

 

[FAKA!]

I got to admit, imitation John Frusciante makes it sound pretty darn good.

 

[2112]

Custom mode puts definitely the place to be. Looking forward to trying it stacked with the SD1

 

[JiveTurkey]

Custom mode puts definitely the place to be. Looking forward to trying it stacked with the SD1

The P90 single cut guitar faces Tones and playing are

 

[dk_ace]

I’m getting one, for sure. The DS-1 is misunderstood. Too many kids running it with the gain up high, into sh*tty SS amps. Run the gain lower into a broken up tube amp, and it’s money.

Isn’t that how everyone is supposed to be introduced to the ds1 though? I thought it was a rite of passage.

D

 

[Bob Zaod]

This must mean people start giving old ds-1 pedals away for free

Kidding..

It was always and is still an underrated and unappreciated pedal by many. Personally back when I used one it was ok into an already distorted amp. Didn’t like it much into clean things.

I just gave my DS-1 away but it wasnt old. Bass player friend was talking about buying a distortion pedal so I let him try it and he liked it so I gave it to him. I have owned an old Japanese one and I dunno if mine was modded but it sounded way better than any of the new DS-1's I have ever tried.

 

[kartikg3]

They come out this right after I order a Mooer Ultra Drive Mk2. It's still cheaper though. ETA this week. Can't wait to get some DS1. I miss the orange box of rock.