In 2023, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the BOSS brand, a special model DS-1-B50A will be released, featuring a metallic painted body with silver screws, gold knob caps, and a commemorative emblem. The unit is given a 4-digit dedicated serial number and comes in a box with a commemorative emblem.

Debuted in 1978 as BOSS's first distortion pedal. This model can be said to be the origin of BOSS compact pedals. It can handle a wide range of sounds, from sweet and mild soft distortion to hard distortion with sharp high-frequency edges. It is truly the king of distortion sounds! There is a reason why it continues to reign as a top model among the many models that have been released.

■Guitar effects pedals

■Distortion
■Controls: Level, Tone, Distortion
■Current consumption: DC9V 4mA
■Dimensions and weight: 70W x 55H x 125Dmm, 400g
■Compatible AC adapter: PSA-100 (sold separately)