
Unlock New Sounds With the Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal – 1 W
The Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is an effects pedal built to help you add character to your tone — supplied as genuine Australian stock with local warranty. Introduced in 1978 among the earliest models in the BOSS compact series, the orange DS-1 redefined the sound of distortion and remains as influential today as ever.
Why You’ll Love It
- Add character to your tone — its hard-edged attack and smooth sustain have made it the best-selling compact effect to date, and its distinctive tone is behind the…
- Dial in sounds quickly — with the DS-1W, this legendary stomp joins other BOSS classics in the Waza Craft series, fusing the look and character of the…
- Fits on your pedalboard — over four-plus decades, leading players in hard rock, metal, grunge, and fusion genres have adopted the pedal for their core sounds.
- Built for the stage — 1 W.
Key Features
Design & Materials
Introduced in 1978 among the earliest models in the BOSS compact series, the orange DS-1 redefined the sound of distortion and remains as influential today as ever. Its hard-edged attack and smooth sustain have made it the best-selling compact effect to date, and its distinctive tone is behind the signature sounds of a long list of rock…
Performance Specs
- With the DS-1W, this legendary stomp joins other BOSS classics in the Waza Craft series, fusing the look and character of the original with…
- 1 W
What’s Included
The Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal as listed in the product name, with the manufacturer’s standard accessories. Ask our team if you need the exact box contents before ordering.
Perfect For
- Guitarists building a pedalboard
- Bassists and keyboard players
- Home recording musicians
How It Stands Out
Controls and power requirements are listed so you can plan your board. Unlike grey imports, every effects pedal we sell is genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty, priced in AUD including GST. It is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power supply does it need?
See Performance Specs for voltage and current.
Is it true bypass?
See Performance Specs where the manufacturer lists it.
Is the Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal genuine Australian stock?
Yes. Every product is 100% genuine Australian stock with the official local manufacturer’s warranty.
How long does delivery take?
This item is in stock at our Melbourne warehouse and ships with StarTrack Express — free on orders over $500 AUD.
Technical Specifications
Need the full manufacturer specification sheet for this model? Ask our Melbourne gear desk on 0489 989 442 and we will send it through.
Australian Warranty & Support
BOSS Compact Effects Pedals carry a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty. All other BOSS products carry 2 years. Applies to products bought from an authorised Australian dealer on or after 1 July 2025.
Warranty provided by Roland Corporation Australia Pty Ltd.
These benefits are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Accessories and consumable parts can carry different terms, and manufacturer terms can change, so check the official terms for your purchase date.
Official BOSS warranty terms- Full official Australian manufacturer warranty with local repair centers.
- Australian Consumer Law (ACL) consumer guarantees apply to all purchases.
- Complimentary technical setup assistance via Melbourne gear desk.
Estimated Delivery
- Melbourne Metro
- 1 business day (same-day courier available)
- Sydney, Canberra & Brisbane Metro
- 1 – 2 business days (StarTrack Overnight)
- Adelaide & Hobart Metro
- 1 – 2 business days
- Perth & Darwin Metro
- 2 – 3 business days
- Regional & Remote Australia
- 2 – 4 business days
- New Zealand
- 3 – 7 business days
- Asia (selected countries)
- 5 – 10 business days
- Europe & United Kingdom
- 7 – 14 business days
- North & South America
- 7 – 14 business days
- Africa
- 10 – 20 business days
Orders placed before 2:00 PM AEST on business days are normally dispatched the same day. International delivery times are estimates from dispatch, and we confirm the international shipping cost before you pay. Import duties, taxes and customs fees charged by the destination country are the buyer’s responsibility. Some products, such as drones, radios and lithium batteries, have export or carrier restrictions; we confirm any restriction before you pay.
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