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Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Pedal

Distortion Pedal for Guitar
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This Effects Pedal Serves Distortion Warm and Mild, or Spicy with a Bite!

Turbo Distortion Pedal gives you two turbo modes: warm and mild with flat frequency response, or screaming and hard with mid-boost! You choose - this pedal does both beautifully! The built-in remote jack allows you to connect an external footswitch (like the FS-5L) for instant, hands-free switching between modes.

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Distortion
  • Inputs: 1 x Instrument
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 2.4"
  • Width: 2.9"
  • Depth: 5.1"
  • Weight: 1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DS-2

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Rated 5/5

instant Boston in a box

1 - in standard mode, not turbo mode, this pedal is instantaneous "More than a Feeling" and others from that album.
2 - again in standard mode not turbo, this is an excellent sound for many Industrial riffs, specifically for example all of Gary Numan's later catalog - from "Exile" and on, so not necessarily the brasher sounds of Ministry.

I analogize distortion tones to sawblade teeth; the Revv G3, Boss DS1, are in the brasher area as the larger more chaotic teeth of a woodsaw; this DS2 is the epitome of smooth, think of the tiny teeth of a hacksaw sawing a metal pipe.
I use a DS2 for Gary Numan, I'd use a DS1 for Nirvana or Greenday.

lastly: it looks exactly like a shortbus. having ridden in one for years i am instantly at home.
Music background: i run a very nice motel -Norman Bates
Rated 5/5

Great pedal

For the price you can't go wrong with this one.
Rated 5/5

Just get it, way better than the DS-1

This pedal is an absolute beast. If you're a fan of Kurt Cobain from Nirvana or John Frusciante from RHCP, then this pedal is a no brainer. IMO, this is way more versatile than the DS-1 and to my ears sounds better. Mode 1 is similar to the DS-1 where the mids are scooped and Mode 2 is great for leads where it adds mids. Mode 1 is Kurt Cobain and Mode 2 is John Frusciante as said by the Youtuber Dave Simpson. Great for rock, grunge, and even metal. The pedal does get quite noisy when you turn it on so keep that in mind. I roll down my volume knob or turn it off when the pedal is not in use. OVerall, this pedal is classic. If you're thinking about pulling the trigger, don't hesitate bc it'll be worth it.
Rated 5/5

Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion!

I am very pleased with this pedal! It has plenty of sustain and some sweet harmonics! Also love the folks at Sweet Water!
Rated 5/5

Dirty Sound

This pedal sounds so nasty. Like there isn't a better way to describe than just downright nasty. The ability to have a range of distortion sounds, sharp and loud vs dull and deep, is amazing. Some of the sounds I've been able to get so far are so mesmerizing, I could use this thing for hours.
I've been able to get some Zeppelin sounds, RHCP, Nirvana, Wolfmother, and even a little bit of bluesy tone. This things sound cuts through the air and I really noticed a huge difference between the pedal's distortion and my amp's distortion setting. Pedal is way better.
Music background: Self-taught trash guitar player
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