The Legend.


I tracked this one down a few years back in Japan. It is all original down to the battery snap and screw grommet.


The distortion this unit produces has a hard edge to it, without harshness unless setting all knobs to maximum… and even then in some contexts it can sound great, even preferable to the subsequent versions IMO. They are all good, more or less, although this one is more good if that makes sense. See photos for cosmetic imperfections and “natural relic“ characteristics. It just roars ROCK N ROLL.


Requires 9V battery or Boss ACA Adaptor (12vdc barrel+, not included)

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Listed3 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • DS-1 Distortion (Black Label, Long Dash)
Finish
  • Orange
Categories
Year
  • 1978 - 1982
Made In
  • Japan
Pedal Format
  • Standard

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Deja VU

Tenafly, NJ, United States
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