The Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is a legendary time-honoured stompbox that’s revamped for the modern player. It offers the same hard-edged sonics and massive sustain of the original DS-1 but with an added twist!
A brand-new custom mode delivers bolder beefier tones that are loaded with focused mids and exceptional touch dynamics. Together with a set of intuitive sound-sculpting controls and BOSS’s superb Waza Craftsmanship, the DS-1W is supremely versatile and easy to use. And more than that, Waza’s all-analogue circuitry promises a warm authentic tonality with an extended range to keep you creative.
That’s all contained within Waza’s sturdy casing, which ensures years of reliable performance. Even better, that performance is backed up by a cutting-edge buffer to guarantee consistency in signal.
Discover classic DS-1 tones with the DS-1W. This legendary BOSS tone is yours to command in the DS-1W thanks to the inclusion of a “Standard” mode. Select this to harness the distinctive bite and attack of the DS-1 and shape it further with enhanced Tone Level and Distortion controls.
This explosive character is only made better by the DS-1W’s smooth and endless sustain, letting your notes hit with full impact. Switch up the sound with the DS-1W Waza Craft. It allows you to take your tone in a whole new direction with a simple switch to the “Custom” mode. Move from the classic DS-1 sounds to a voice that’s thicker, fatter, and punchier in the mids.
Together with an increased level of touch dynamics for a responsive feel, the custom mode can move from a gentle purr at softer pick attacks to a full-on growl at stronger ones. Shape your sound with ease using the intuitive controls. Both the Standard and Custom modes are tunable through Tone Level and Dist dials, which in unison allow you precision adjustment on your sonics.
Even better, BOSS and their Waza team have taken it a step further by fine-tuning the Tone control for each mode. It boasts an exceptionally wide frequency response, so you can roll in the tones to suit your situation.
Experience Waza Craftsmanship with the Boss DS-1W. Made entirely in Japan, the Waza line of BOSS products promises nothing but the best selection of components and design choices. A newly revised discrete all-analogue circuitry in the DS-1W serves to maximize its tone and performance and provides you with an expanded range and versatility.
This is matched by a premium buffer that ensures nothing but clean and clear tones when the DS-1W is bypassed. The specifications for the Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal include:
– Product Name: Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal
– Product Code: DS-1W
– Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -20 dBu
– Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohms
– Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT: -20 dBu
– Output Impedance: OUTPUT: 1 k ohms
– Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT: 10 k ohms or greater
– Bypass: Buffered bypass
– Controls: Pedal switch, Mode switch, DIST knob, LEVEL knob, TONE knob
– Indicator: CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
– Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type, DC IN jack
– Power Supply: Alkaline battery (9 V 6LR61 or 6LF22) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V 6F22), AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
– Current Draw: 15 mA
– Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: Approx. 50 hours, Carbon: Approx. 25 hours
– Dimensions: 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm, 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
– Weight (including battery): 430g, 1lb
– Accessories: Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”), Alkaline battery (9 V 6LR61 or 6LF22).
