From private collection up for sale very rare, near mint condition, Made in Japan 1979 Maxon D&S II Distortion & Sustainer 2 “Narrow Box”.

Fully working, complete with box and paperwork.

I also throw in a rare specific Maxon AC-109 Power Supply and a brand-new era-alike Toshiba 9V S-006P battery.

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Follows description from Equipboard:

The 1979 Maxon D&S II (Distortion & Sustainer II) is a vintage analog overdrive/distortion pedal manufactured in Japan by Nisshin Onpa. Unlike its predecessor, the D&S (which was a Big Muff clone), the D&S II features a unique circuit often described as a hybrid between a Tube Screamer and an MXR Distortion+. 

Key Technical Specifications (1979 Model)

• Circuit Design: Uses a dual op-amp design with germanium clipping diodes (distinct from earlier silicon versions), providing a warmer, more natural "tube-like" response.
• Controls:
• • Distortion: Adjusts the amount of gain/saturation.
  • Tone: Controls the frequency response.
  • Balance: Functions as a volume/level control.
• Chassis: Housed in a small, narrow die-cast aluminum case.
• Power: Typically runs on a 9V battery or a 9V DC power adapter (note: 1979 models often featured the "narrow" box style with an LED and power jack). 
  

Sonic Characteristics

• Hybrid Tone: It sits between a standard overdrive and a fuzzy distortion, offering more low-end heft and "grunt" than a typical Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer.
• Compression & Sustain: Known for its "silky" sustain and gritty breakup, mimicking a low-wattage vintage amp being pushed to its limits.
• Transparency: Unlike the "mid-hump" associated with later overdrives, it is praised for retaining the original character of the guitar and amp. 

Historical Context

• Maxon was the original OEM manufacturer for Ibanez. The D&S II (model OD-802) was a precursor to the famous 80-series pedals and is highly sought after by collectors for its specific 1970s analog "mojo". 
  

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