BOSS distortion pedals
BOSS, Distortion for Sale
This page shows nine BOSS distortion and overdrive pedals, including the DS-1, OS-2, MT-2W Metal Zone, BD-2W Blues Driver and MD-2 Mega Distortion.
- DS-1 Distortion Pedal
- MT-2W Metal Zone
- BD-2W Blues Driver
- OD-3 Overdrive Pedal
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How to choose
Match the pedal to the genre you play most, since overdrive, distortion and metal-focused pedals behave quite differently.
Beginner
If you are picking your first drive pedal, the DS-1 Distortion Pedal is a well known, simple starting point that works well for general rock tones. Start with the gain control low and raise it gradually to hear how the pedal reacts with your amp.
Intermediate
As you refine your sound, comparing the OD-3 Overdrive against the BD-2W Waza Craft Blues Driver shows how differently two drive pedals can respond to picking dynamics. Try stacking a lighter overdrive ahead of a heavier distortion pedal for more tonal layers.
Expert
For heavier styles, the MT-2W Metal Zone and ML-2 Metal Core Distortion give more aggressive gain shaping suited to metal and hard rock. Fine-tune EQ controls on these pedals carefully, since small adjustments make a large difference at higher gain settings.
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About BOSS in Distortion
BOSS distortion and overdrive pedals are some of the most recognised in guitar gear, covering everything from light overdrive to heavy metal distortion tones.
This page lists nine BOSS models, from the classic DS-1 and OD-3 through to the Waza Craft BD-2W and MT-2W, plus the ML-2 Metal Core and MD-2 Mega Distortion for heavier tones.
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