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expiredjk6812 | Staff posted Oct 14, 2024 5:16 PM

Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal + Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Guitar Strings

$53

$70

24% off
+ Free Shippingat ProAudioStar
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ProAudioStar has Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal + Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Guitar Strings on sale for $52.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for finding this deal.

Features (DS-1):
  • Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978
  • Classic tones for all types of music
  • Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos
  • Works great as a booster at low distortion settings
  • Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping
  • Doesn't mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles
  • Turning down the guitar's volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness
  • BOSS five-year warranty

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal in July.
    • The Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4,200 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by jk6812 | Staff
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ProAudioStar has Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal + Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky Guitar Strings on sale for $52.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for finding this deal.

Features (DS-1):
  • Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978
  • Classic tones for all types of music
  • Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos
  • Works great as a booster at low distortion settings
  • Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping
  • Doesn't mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles
  • Turning down the guitar's volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness
  • BOSS five-year warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer matches the previous Frontpage Deal in July.
    • The Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 4,200 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by jk6812 | Staff

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shaqweek
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If it was made before 2016 it has through-hole components so it's easy to mod, this one will be surface mounted so go used or build a clone if you plan on modding it.

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Oct 15, 2024 2:51 AM
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bushmonkey9Oct 15, 2024 2:51 AM
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Back again?
Oct 15, 2024 3:15 PM
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LekzOct 15, 2024 3:15 PM
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These pedals are no longer easy to mod, right?
Oct 15, 2024 4:20 PM
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MattP5888Oct 15, 2024 4:20 PM
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Looks like Jake the Dog.
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Oct 15, 2024 4:58 PM
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shaqweekOct 15, 2024 4:58 PM
571 Posts
Quote from Lekz :
These pedals are no longer easy to mod, right?
If it was made before 2016 it has through-hole components so it's easy to mod, this one will be surface mounted so go used or build a clone if you plan on modding it.
Oct 15, 2024 5:05 PM
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LekzOct 15, 2024 5:05 PM
537 Posts
Quote from shaqweek :
If it was made before 2016 it has through-hole components so it's easy to mod, this one will be surface mounted so go used or build a clone if you plan on modding it.
Gah.. sadness.. I think I'll just give up - I had a 2000's one that I screwed up while doing the all seeing eye mod. Little did I know what I had
Oct 15, 2024 5:21 PM
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sungheadOct 15, 2024 5:21 PM
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Quote from MattP5888 :
Looks like Jake the Dog.
I really did click it thinking it was an Adventure Time collectible. Ha
Oct 16, 2024 12:11 AM
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LesCasterOct 16, 2024 12:11 AM
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Quote from Lekz :
Gah.. sadness.. I think I'll just give up - I had a 2000's one that I screwed up while doing the all seeing eye mod. Little did I know what I had
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Oct 16, 2024 3:58 AM
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LovelyRaccoon759Oct 16, 2024 3:58 AM
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Quote from MattP5888 :
Looks like Jake the Dog.
I was going to say the exact same thing lol
Oct 16, 2024 4:50 PM
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dxdgenertOct 16, 2024 4:50 PM
126 Posts
Quote from shaqweek :
If it was made before 2016 it has through-hole components so it's easy to mod, this one will be surface mounted so go used or build a clone if you plan on modding it.
Just pay one of the pedal builders and have them do it. Well worth it for the time, parts and expertise, in my opinion. Alchemy Audio does great work on these.
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Oct 16, 2024 5:52 PM
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shaqweekOct 16, 2024 5:52 PM
571 Posts
Quote from dxdgenert :
Just pay one of the pedal builders and have them do it. Well worth it for the time, parts and expertise, in my opinion. Alchemy Audio does great work on these.
Component prices are pennies and pedal modification is fun hobby, but clearly it's not for everyone.
Oct 16, 2024 10:36 PM
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sk79Oct 16, 2024 10:36 PM
275 Posts
Pro Audio Star, been buying from them for a long time. Two things to watch out for — they pack guitars by throwing them in a one ply cardboard box with no protection, and I recently returned a $119 pedal to them on Reverb — it was my bad, pedal didn't jive with active basses… They took $33 out for shipping (presumably both ways)… but it was shipped in a bag - $10.55 at most via USPS Ground Advantage. Anyhow this is a good deal and love the DS-1, but just some things to keep in mind when working with PAS for my fellow Slickdeals musicians Smilie

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