What is the best BOSS distortion pedal?
[2010-08-03 02:06:48]

Q: I still haven't had any of the boss pedals. I wanna know between these three I heard theyre very good:

Metal zone
Metal core
Ds-1

I kinda play alot of solos and some rhythms. Im not a metal dude but I saw alot

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how long are the batteries supposed to last in a Boss Distortion pedal? Electric guitar?
[2008-11-03 16:38:25]
BIG STUD

I got that pedal and the batteries last at most an hour. Maybe way less. And I don't think it's supposed to work that way... I always turn it off and the amp too.

So is it supposed to work like that?
also, when i play i...


do you unplug the pedal when you're not playing? if not, that could be your problem. even when the effect is not on, power is still drawn from the battery when the cables are plugged into the pedal. also, make sure you always use new batteries. if that

Gear Review: Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal | Flick Of The Pick

The DS-1 has a really great tone to it, I use my DS-1 with a Marshall Head (MG100 HDFX) and I really think it contrast’s the tone from my amp distortion to the pedals distortions. If your looking for that extra little boost in distortion, because your amp’s distortion is just not cutting it, then look no further then the Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal....

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Looking for a Boss DS-1 for Sale? | pixelisto.com

If you’ve been playing guitar for any great deal of time I’m sure that you’ve stumbled across the Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal at some point in your travels. It’s a very versatile pedal that uses a very simple circuit system to generate a basic distortion that won’t clutter up your sound. It is literally probably the most common distortion pedal out there today.

BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal $40.00

20 velocity-sensitive pads 4 assignable footswitch & expression-pedal inputs Maximum Polyphony - 32 or less, depending on the bass sounds selected Kits - 100 Preset, 100 User Rhythm Patterns - 500 Preset, 500 User Songs - 100 User 30,000 Maximum......

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Do i need extra cords for a boss distortion pedal?
[2008-02-01 00:19:55]
No me pises el cable!

I am getting a mt-2 distortion pedal do i need to buy other cords for it? do i need a power supply if so what is it and how do i set it up, What is an online shop i can buy this stuff in australia


Let me first say nice choice on your selection of a Distortion pedal. Nice unit.

Your power supply can either be a 9 V battery or a Boss PSA-120S Adapter. Don't chince out and buy a general 9 V adapter, it may not supply the amps needed

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Line 6 or Digitech or BOSS distortion pedal?
[2010-05-06 16:07:55]
Box of tricks

I want a distortion pedal that can give me metal tones, so I narrowed it down to :
Line 6 Uber Metal Pedal
Digitech Metal Master
BOSS DS-1
The Line 6 and Digitech pedals I've seen used for around $60 on the local classifieds,


Personally i wouldn't choose any of those. Both the line 6 and digitech pedal give to much a digital muddy kind of distortion, and the boss ds-1 is 1) not a metal distortion pedal, and 2) sounds kinda like a blown speaker in a cab. Personally i use the

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