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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: "₪582"
currency: ILS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Boss"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/48248817-boss-ds-1-distortion-compact-distortion-pedal-the-benchmark-in
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region: Israel
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# Iconic distortion since 1978 3-knob intuitive tone control 5-year BOSS warranty 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:** ₪582
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Unleash the classic grit that legends swear by!

## 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?** ₪582 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Precision Tone Shaping:** Three dynamic knobs deliver everything from gritty crunch to smooth sustain.
- • **Versatile Sound Control:** Clean up your tone by rolling back guitar volume—no muddiness, just clarity.
- • **Legendary Distortion Power:** Fuel your signature sound with the pedal that defined rock since '78.
- • **Built to Last, Ready to Rock:** Rugged metal body and reliable 9V power keep you playing gig after gig.
- • **Trusted by Icons, Loved by All:** From Kurt Cobain to your home studio, the DS-1 is the ultimate distortion staple.

## Overview

The BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal is a timeless analog effects processor delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain. Featuring a rugged metal chassis, intuitive 3-knob tone control, and a 5-year warranty, it’s the go-to distortion pedal for guitarists seeking versatile, iconic rock tones since 1978.

## Description

Buy BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal, Classic Tones for All Types of Music, The benchmark in Guitar distortion,Orange. 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.
- Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping.
- Doesn’t mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles.
- Turning down the guitar’s volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness.
- BOSS five-year warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002KYY14 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | 664 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 (4,056) |
| 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:** 1.06 Pounds
- **Product dimensions:** 15.2L x 10.2W x 7.6H centimetres
- **Style:** Single

## Images

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## 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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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*