{"id":24956,"date":"2023-04-06T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T08:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=24956"},"modified":"2024-06-26T17:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T16:24:58","slug":"boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal &#8211; A Hands-On Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#In_a_nutshell%E2%80%A6\" >In a nutshell&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Check_out_the_sound_yourself\" >Check out the sound yourself!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Why_is_the_DS-1_so_popular\" >Why is the DS-1 so popular?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#So_what_does_the_DS-1W_bring_to_the_table\" >So, what does the DS-1W bring to the table?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#The_setup\" >The setup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Boss_DS-1W_Waza_Craft_Distortion_Pedal_%E2%80%93_the_verdict\" >Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal \u2013 the verdict<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Is_the_DS-1W_worth_it\" >Is the DS-1W worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Is_the_custom_mode_noticeable\" >Is the custom mode noticeable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Is_the_Boss_DS-1_a_good_pedal\" >Is the Boss DS-1 a good pedal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Why_is_Waza_Craft_better\" >Why is Waza Craft better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Who_used_Boss_DS-1_distortion\" >Who used Boss DS-1 distortion?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/boss-ds-1w-waza-craft-distortion-pedal-review\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A legend reborn. We got our hands on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal\/55B9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal<\/strong><\/a> and put it through its paces. Let\u2019s find out what it can do!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;A hands-on review&#8230;&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_nutshell%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>In a nutshell&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cut to the chase! Here are our quick-take thoughts on the DS-1W:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>+6db boost<\/strong> and <strong>mid-range bump<\/strong>\u00a0of the custom setting are instantly noticeable and very welcome!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rapturous and raspy tones<\/strong> fire out from both the standard and custom settings.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>hard-edged attack<\/strong> of both the classic DS-1 and new Waza Custom mode remains present even at cranked distortion levels.<\/li>\n<li>Your tone will stay <strong>clear, clean, and consistent<\/strong> when the guitar\u2019s volume is rolled off.<\/li>\n<li>Overall, the <strong>new Waza mode<\/strong> complements, rather than replaces, the classic Standard DS-1 voice.<\/li>\n<li>As you might expect from any Boss product with the Waza badge, it\u2019s incredibly well-built. Just from handling the DS-1W, it\u2019s obvious that it\u2019s <strong>built to last<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Waza Craft on an amp\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Check out the sound yourself!&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_out_the_sound_yourself\"><\/span><strong>Check out the sound yourself!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to go trawling through YouTube or TikTok to get a good sense of the DS-1W, simply head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/try-before-you-buy-with-tonepedia\/\"><strong>TonePedia article<\/strong><\/a> to give it a try yourself! You can sample it with single coils, humbuckers, and a range of different amps!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why is the DS-1 so popular?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_DS-1_so_popular\"><\/span><strong>Why is the DS-1 so popular?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24968 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal plugged in\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The Boss DS-1 is the <strong>best-selling pedal of <em>all time<\/em><\/strong>. Think about that for a moment \u2013 there are probably more stompboxes in the world than there are guitarists to play them, and yet the DS-1 stands proud above them all. It&#8217;s simply one of the most popular pedals ever created!<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s probably because it\u2019s just so simple \u2013 no frills and no flowery or overly technical language for describing its complex sonic interactions \u2013 just a <strong>hard-edged distortion with plenty of attitude<\/strong>. That might be why it\u2019s powered the sound of countless big-name artists since its launch in 1978.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_does_the_DS-1W_bring_to_the_table\"><\/span><strong>So, what does the DS-1W bring to the table? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Introduced as part of Boss\u2019s acclaimed <strong>Waza Craft series<\/strong>, the DS-1W features an entirely new all-analogue circuit to push its sonic versatility even further. This new \u201cCustom\u201d mode adds a <strong>+6db boost<\/strong> and a strong <strong>mid-range bump<\/strong> to really throw your guitar to the front of a mix.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s in contrast to the standard DS-1, which scoops your tone and won\u2019t naturally add extra volume. That\u2019s not to say that one mode is better than the other per se, but rather the Custom mode expands your toolkit significantly.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The setup&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_setup\"><\/span><strong>The setup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we used to give the DS-1W a go:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fender SuperSonic 22W valve combo amp<\/li>\n<li>Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (SSS)<\/li>\n<li>Epiphone Les Paul (HH)<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, we put a Tube Screamer in the chain to see how it plays with drive pedals, how far you can push the sustain&#8230; and, y\u2019know, just for fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We should mention that the SuperSonic combo amp has both clean and drive channels, so we tested it on both to see how they each interacted with the DS-1W.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal \u2013 the verdict&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boss_DS-1W_Waza_Craft_Distortion_Pedal_%E2%80%93_the_verdict\"><\/span><strong>Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal \u2013 the verdict<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wow. This pedal<strong> packs <em>a lot <\/em>of punch.<\/strong> The instant I switched it on, it was belting out raspy, screeching high-end distortions with an extremely in-your-face attitude. That\u2019s with all the dials set at noon on the clean channel of the amp and hooked up to the single coil-Strat.<\/p>\n<p>It could just be my particular amplifier and guitar, but the <strong>high-end was <\/strong><em><strong>ferocious<\/strong> <\/em>on both the standard and custom settings, so it needed to be reigned in a little by rolling off the DS-1W\u2019s tone dial.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_DS-1W_worth_it\"><\/span><strong>Is the DS-1W worth it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A resounding <em>yes<\/em> \u2013 with some caveats. You\u2019re <strong>getting both a DS-1 and a custom Waza voice<\/strong>, so there\u2019s <strong>just more to love about it<\/strong>. One of the most common mods performed to DS-1 over the years is adding extra midrange and boost to thicken the tone, so it\u2019s no surprise that Boss followed popular demand with the Waza revision.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve done all the hard work for you and installed <strong>a discrete all-analogue custom circuit<\/strong> to let you <strong>modify your distortion on the fly<\/strong>. With this circuit activated, the DS-1W launches out fiery and volcanic-clipped sounds, with plenty of presence and character.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re just after a simple distortion stompbox or you&#8217;re on a budget, then the ordinary DS-1 might be sufficient.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_custom_mode_noticeable\"><\/span><strong>Is the custom mode noticeable?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Definitely. The effect is <em>pronounced.<\/em> With both humbuckers and single coils, there\u2019s a visceral impact in switching from Standard to Custom as that extra volume and mid-range heft give your tone much more weight.<\/p>\n<p>This extra firepower really helps cut through a mix and help your guitar stand above an ensemble. Or if you\u2019d prefer to have it always on as a base tone, the mid-range bump will give your rhythm chords additional character.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the DS-1 has been around for a <em>long<\/em> time, we\u2019ve answered some of the most common queries that crop up for it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Boss_DS-1_a_good_pedal\"><\/span><strong>Is the Boss DS-1 a good pedal?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24969 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Yes, the Boss DS-1 is the best-selling effect pedal of all time. Originally launched in the \u201870s to give rockers a grittier tone, it\u2019s only become more and more popular since. Its affordable price and huge sonic influence make it a standout choice for any player who needs extra oomph in their music.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Waza_Craft_better\"><\/span><strong>Why is Waza Craft better?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Waza Craft improves on the original DS-1 by adding an additional discrete all-analogue circuit to the pedal. This discrete pedal provides mid-boosted tones that the original DS-1 lacks, giving you the flexibility to switch between a classic DS-1 voice and a more prominent modern style. 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This new \u201cCustom\u201d mode adds a +6db boost and a strong mid-range bump to really throw your guitar to the front of a mix.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":25291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>A legend reborn. We got our hands on the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal\/55B9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DS-1W Waza Craft distortion pedal<\/strong><\/a> and have put it through its paces. Let\u2019s find out what it can do!<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>A hands-on review...<\/strong><\/h3><p>Cut to the chase! Here are our quick-take thoughts on the DS-1W:<\/p><ul><li>The <strong>+6db boost<\/strong> and <strong>mid-range bump<\/strong>\u00a0of the custom setting are instantly noticeable and very welcome!<\/li><li><strong>Rapturous and raspy tones<\/strong> fire out from both the standard and custom settings.<\/li><li>The <strong>hard-edged attack<\/strong> of both the classic DS-1 and new Waza Custom mode remains present even at cranked distortion levels.<\/li><li>Your tone will stay <strong>clear, clean, and consistent<\/strong> when the guitar\u2019s volume is rolled off.<\/li><li>Overall, the <strong>new Waza mode<\/strong> complements, rather than replaces, the classic Standard DS-1 voice.<\/li><li>As you might expect from any Boss product with the Waza badge, it\u2019s incredibly well-built. Just from handling the DS-1W, it\u2019s obvious that it\u2019s <strong>built to last<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Waza Craft on an amp\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>Check out the sound yourself!<\/strong><\/h3><p>You don\u2019t have to go trawling through YouTube or TikTok to get a good sense of the DS-1W, simply head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/try-before-you-buy-with-tonepedia\/\"><strong>TonePedia article<\/strong><\/a> to give it a try yourself! You can sample it with single coils, humbuckers, and a range of different amps!<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>Why is the DS-1 so popular?<\/strong><\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-24968 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Waza-Craft-Distortion-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal plugged in\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>The Boss DS-1 is the <strong>best-selling pedal of <em>all time<\/em><\/strong>. Think about that for a moment \u2013 there are probably more stompboxes in the world than there are guitarists to play them, and yet the DS-1 stands proud above them all. It's simply one of the most popular pedals ever created!<\/p><p>And that\u2019s probably because it\u2019s just so simple \u2013 no frills and no flowery or overly technical language for describing its complex sonic interactions \u2013 just a <strong>hard-edged distortion with plenty of attitude<\/strong>. That might be why it\u2019s powered the sound of countless big-name artists since its launch in 1978.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>So, what does the DS-1W bring to the table? <\/strong><\/h4><p>Introduced as part of Boss\u2019s acclaimed <strong>Waza Craft series<\/strong>, the DS-1W features an entirely new all-analogue circuit to push its sonic versatility even further. This new \u201cCustom\u201d mode adds a <strong>+6db boost<\/strong> and a strong <strong>mid-range bump<\/strong> to really throw your guitar to the front of a mix.<\/p><p>That\u2019s in contrast to the standard DS-1, which scoops your tone and won\u2019t naturally add extra volume. That\u2019s not to say that one mode is better than the other per se, but rather the Custom mode expands your toolkit significantly.<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>The setup<\/strong><\/h3><p>Here\u2019s what we used to give the DS-1W a go:<\/p><ul><li>Fender SuperSonic 22W valve combo amp<\/li><li>Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster (SSS)<\/li><li>Epiphone Les Paul (HH)<\/li><li>Lastly, we put a Tube Screamer in the chain to see how it plays with drive pedals, how far you can push the sustain... and, y\u2019know, just for fun!<\/li><\/ul><p>We should mention that the SuperSonic combo amp has both clean and drive channels, so we tested it on both to see how they each interacted with the DS-1W.<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal \u2013 the verdict<\/strong><\/h3><p>Wow. This pedal<strong> packs <em>a lot <\/em>of punch.<\/strong> The instant I switched it on, it was belting out raspy, screeching high-end distortions with an extremely in-your-face attitude. That\u2019s with all the dials set at noon, on the clean channel of the amp and hooked up to the single coil-Strat.<\/p><p>It could just be my particular amplifier and guitar, but the <strong>high-end was <\/strong><em><strong>ferocious<\/strong> <\/em>on both the standard and custom settings, so it needed to be reigned in a little by rolling off the DS-1W\u2019s tone dial.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>Is the DS-1W worth it?<\/strong><\/h4><p>A resounding <em>yes<\/em> \u2013 with some caveats. You\u2019re <strong>getting both a DS-1 and a custom Waza voice<\/strong>, so there\u2019s <strong>just more to love about it<\/strong>. One of the most common mods performed to DS-1 over the years is adding extra midrange and boost to thicken the tone, so it\u2019s no surprise that Boss followed popular demand with the Waza revision.<\/p><p>They\u2019ve done all the hard work for you and installed <strong>a discrete all-analogue custom circuit<\/strong> to let you <strong>modify your distortion on the fly<\/strong>. With this circuit activated, the DS-1W launches out fiery and volcanic-clipped sounds, with plenty of presence and character.<\/p><p>However, if you\u2019re just after a simple distortion stompbox or you're on a budget, then the ordinary DS-1 might be sufficient.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>Is the custom mode noticeable?<\/strong><\/h4><p>Definitely. The effect is <em>pronounced.<\/em> With both humbuckers and single coils, there\u2019s a visceral impact in switching from Standard to Custom as that extra volume and mid-range heft give your tone much more weight.<\/p><p>This extra firepower really helps cut through a mix and help your guitar stand above an ensemble. Or if you\u2019d prefer to have it always on as a base tone, the mid-range bump will give your rhythm chords additional character.<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3><p>As the DS-1 has been around for a <em>long<\/em> time, we\u2019ve answered some of the most common queries that crop up for it.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>Is the Boss DS-1 a good pedal?<\/strong><\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-24969 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Boss-DS-1W-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Boss DS-1W Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Yes, the Boss DS-1 is the best-selling effect pedal of all time. Originally launched in the \u201870s to give rockers a grittier tone, it\u2019s only become more and more popular since. Its affordable price and huge sonic influence make it a standout choice for any player who needs extra oomph in their music.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>Why is Waza Craft better?<\/strong><\/h4><p>The Waza Craft improves on the original DS-1 by adding an additional discrete all-analogue circuit to the pedal. This discrete pedal provides mid-boosted tones that the original DS-1 lacks, giving you the flexibility to switch between a classic DS-1 voice and a more prominent modern style. On top of that, the Waza Craft series boasts top-quality componentry and construction.<\/p><hr \/><h4><strong>Who used Boss DS-1 distortion?<\/strong><\/h4><p>So many artists have used the Boss DS-1 over the years, including notable figures like Kurt Cobain of Nirvana and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Even virtuoso guitarists like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani are known lovers of the DS-1 circuit to spice up their gnarly lead lines. These names prove that the DS-1 is well worth the space in any setup!<\/p><hr \/><h3><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h3><p>It\u2019s been a blast playing around with the DS-1W. Its brand-new custom circuit and delightfully thicker tone profile really help you stand out from the mix, lending your notes a satisfying bump that the original could sometimes lack. And of course, if you ever want the crackly character of the DS-1, you can get it with the simple flick of a switch!<\/p><p>This versatility will make the DS-1W a permanent fixture in my setup. Paired with a Tube Screamer, it delivers some truly uproarious sounds, providing a great base tone for rocky chords and searing leads alike.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re on the fence for the DS-1W, think about your specific tonal needs. 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