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Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal

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Amazon has Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal for $89.95. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • 100% Discrete, All-Analog Circuitry
  • Standard Mode: Classic, Defined Fullness
  • Custom Mode: Fat, Dynamic Gain Boosting
  • Revised Two-Stage Analog Gain Circuit
  • Tone Knob for Wide Frequency Control
  • Premium Buffer for Clean Bypass Tone
  • Runs on 9V Battery or Power Supply

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Amazon has Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal for $89.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member GeekPriest for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 100% Discrete, All-Analog Circuitry
  • Standard Mode: Classic, Defined Fullness
  • Custom Mode: Fat, Dynamic Gain Boosting
  • Revised Two-Stage Analog Gain Circuit
  • Tone Knob for Wide Frequency Control
  • Premium Buffer for Clean Bypass Tone
  • Runs on 9V Battery or Power Supply

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $10 lower (10% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $99.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 40 ratings at Amazon.
  • About this Store:

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Selman
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Bass, synths, farting into a microphone. The uses are endless.

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DRA91820
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Nice, thanks! Been looking to pick up some good pedals for a while.
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Mike C
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A really fun review/comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGUZ1JB8GTM
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fastfxr
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Three weeks to deliver???
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jamesjamerson
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Now why do I need this when I dont even have a guitar yet?
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
Now why do I need this when I dont even have a guitar yet?
You are mentally preparing….
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jplee3
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Quote from jamesjamerson :
Now why do I need this when I dont even have a guitar yet?
It's important to dip your toes in before jumping fully in... LMAO
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Now why do I need this when I dont even have a guitar yet?
Bass, synths, farting into a microphone. The uses are endless.
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Quote from Mike C :
A really fun review/comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGUZ1JB8GTM
TL;DR this Waza is the best version, but not a ton better than the normal $70 pedal. It sounds a touch more full.

If you aren't hyper focused on that exact sound, and are looking for a deal, just wait for a regular DS-1 deal
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Casey1947
Dec 29, 2023
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I just got the TU-3w tuner and immediately started shopping for the DM-2W Delay...then this came up. Instant cop at this price since I can just sell it for 0 loss if I don't like it.

On a related note, if anyone knows of a great deal for DM-2W Delay, new or used, hit me up!
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01grander
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I will never understand why these pedals cost so much. I know it's not nothing but it's also pretty basic.
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RobertJason
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Quote from 01grander :
I will never understand why these pedals cost so much. I know it's not nothing but it's also pretty basic.
Hobbies are emotionally driven. I know I can get a 95% sounds-the-same well built clone of a Proco Rat, EHX Big Muff, Boss DS-1, EQD Afterneath, or even an EHX POG clone from a Joyo, Flamma, or Mooer overseas knockoff... But the practicality of "it sounds very close" doesn't make up for the emotional factor.

$90 for a Boss Waza just has a cool factor when it's on your board. On a recording or in a mix no one will care, but the person stepping on the pedal might care how nice it is. Sure it's mostly psychological B.S., but it's still real. That feeling.

Very few people start a hobby saying they have a $500 budget for life, lol. Personally, I bought the cheapest clones for years then slowly replaced them with originals and I love the originals more. Even when comparing original makes to double priced boutiques that improve on the original, I go original. It just looks and feels awesome to step on an actual Big Muff or Rat or DS-1.
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UrbanEric
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Quote from 01grander :
I will never understand why these pedals cost so much. I know it's not nothing but it's also pretty basic.
$10 for parts, $10 to build, $5 to ship, $75 for branding, marketing, and retail marking them up
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nealnealneal
Dec 29, 2023
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To anyone new to pedals, the classic original version can be had for a steal if you buy used. I got mine for $20. It's not exactly the same as the Waza version, but it's pretty close. Also, while this is a really popular pedal, do your homework on YouTube. I much prefer a lot of other classic distortion pedals over this one.
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Quote from nealnealneal :
To anyone new to pedals, the classic original version can be had for a steal if you buy used. I got mine for $20. It's not exactly the same as the Waza version, but it's pretty close. Also, while this is a really popular pedal, do your homework on YouTube. I much prefer a lot of other classic distortion pedals over this one.
I paid $20 just last week for an early 00's version.. works great. But it does lack the custom mode, which is like an extra half pedal I suppose.

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Quote from 01grander :
I will never understand why these pedals cost so much. I know it's not nothing but it's also pretty basic.
It's a business with an actual support network and product and business longevity. The fact you can buy a current Boss pedal that's an updated model of one from the late 1970's says a lot. Boss has a reputation for making durable, reliable pedals suitable for professional use in live performances, with heavy duty parts rather than merely adequate ones. They don't feel cheap, nor do they sound cheap. They are the cloned not the cloner.

You want cheaper? There's Behringer or used.

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