5 Boss Pedals I Like (and 1 I don't)
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2019
- If you're like me, you have owned your fair share of Boss pedals. Here are 5 that I like and 1 that I don't. Please note, these aren't the only Boss pedals I like, I just happen to have these ones at the moment. Also, let me know in the comments what Boss pedals you love. I am playing all of these pedals through my Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb.
Boss DS-1 Distortion
This is truly a classic distortion pedal. It produces a distortion sound with a hard edge and is known to have a very low noise level compared to other distortion pedals. Many people swear that the older Japan made pedals sounds better than the newer ones made in Taiwan. The DS-1 has over the years been used by a lot of great guitar players. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani are just two of the players who has voiced their praise over this pedal. The DS-1 is also a favorite among modifiers. Keeley, Analogman and Stinkfoot all provide their own versions of this icon among distortion makers.
Version differences
The design of the DS-1 has changed little throughout its lifetime but the opamp the circuit is based around has changed several times. From 1978, the DS-1 was using the Toshiba TA7136AP opamp. This remained unchanged for about 16 years but in 1994 it was replaced by the Rohm BA728N. In 2000 the opamp was again changed. This time the Mitsubishi M5223AL was used. The last change came 2006 when the New Japan Radio NJM2904L opamp was introduced.
bossarea-boss-ds-1-distortion-2The DS-1 went through a few cosmetic changes in the early years of production. The first version had a clear switch, silver thumb screw and the D in DS-1 placed directly underneath the t in Distortion. This is usually referred to as the long dash version. The clear switch disappeared around serial number 8700, the silver thumb screw at serial number 0500 while the D in DS-1 ended up under the i in Distortion around serial number 14xx00 (short dash version). Since early 1982 the only changes has been to the bottom label. It changed when the production moved from Japan to Taiwan i 1988 and a silver label was introduced when the circuit was modified to accept the PSA adapter 1994.
Labels:
Black - Made In Japan
Black - Made In Taiwan
Silver - Made In Taiwan
Boss PH-2 SUPER Phaser
The PH-2 adds an effect similar to that of a rotary speaker. With a phase shift circuit that provides twelve stages of adjustment for smooth, professional-sounding phasing. Two modes give you completely different tonal characteristics: one for a standard effect, and the other for a deep, rich phased effect ideal for a funky guitar sound.
With Rate you adjust the rate tempo of the phase oscillation or frequency sweep. Depth controls the amount of phase effected signal that is mixed with the direct signal. This can be seen as the width of the sweep. Resonance (Res) controls the amount of phased signal to be resent back in with the dry signal to be re-phased. This is the feedback level. Mode selects between phaser mode 1 or 2. Choose Mode I for a more mellow, broad phase effect. Switch it into Mode 2 for a more in-your-face phase attack.
Labels
Black - Made In Japan
Silver - Made In Taiwan
The PH-2 was sold from September 1984 to March 2001.
Boss DM-2 Delay
This analog delay pedal is able to produce delay times ranging from 30 to 330 Milliseconds. It’s got three dials with adjustments for Repeat Rate, Intensity, and Echo. This effect draws a lot of current so not all power supplies are able to power up this pedal. The vintage analog DM-2 is a very popular effect and prices are usually very high for a beat up but working pedal.
Version differences
There are at least 3 different versions of the DM-2. The first version was using the MN3005 BBD. This was soon changed to the low current version of the same circuit called MN3205. It is worth noting that the MN3005 has a SN ratio of 75 dB while the MN3205 is a little more noisy with its 67dB. The MN3205 only produces 0.8% distortion compared to 1% for the MN3005.
The DM-2 can be approximately dated by reading the number on the compander IC NE570N. It should have a 4 digit number giving you the year and month of production in the form YYMM. Note that this is the production date of the integrated chip and not of the pedal but it’s unlikely that the chips were stored for very long before used.
Labels
Black - Made In Japan
Green - Made In Japan
The DM-2 was sold from June 1981 to February 1984. 
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Superb video mate and great playing and sounds , subscribed!
Thank you 🎸
I have the ph3 and I love it !
Brilliant review. Been thinking of pulling the trigger on a used PH-2 and this has made up my mind to do it.
I got a PH-2 in the mid 90s, still have it and love it. I also now have a PH-1, PH-1r, and PH-3, the PH-1r is on my board at the moment.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍
Great video. Keep it up mate
Thanks mate
I have the ds-1 waza craft and it's one of my favorite pedals ❤ clean your ears out mate that pedal sounds amazing
It does through an already driving amp.
You forgot the Blues Driver! Great stack with SD1 also.
Great video, thanks - although i have to admit that i do like the ds-1 sound with everything on 12. :-)
Great job, keep it up. First off I have to say, the DS1 actually sounded pretty good. For any one who slams the DS1, I have one thing to say. Smells like Teen Spirit. Same pedal, what a wall of tone.
The SD1 Super over drive is a secret weapon. It's the sound of Zack Wylde, his MXR is just a modded SD1. It the sound of metal. I've been playing guitar for 35 years and session work. I always bring one with me. It can make the crappiest amp sound great.
The DS-1 is better than I remembered. I remember a friend using one in front of a cranked Plexi and it sounded good. I just find there's a fizzy element in the top end that I don't like. When paired with the SD-1 the latter rolls off the harsh top end.
@@JasonAyalaSpare That's what the SD1 does best. Narrows your tone by shaving off flubby low end and over sizzly high end.
@@mr.banana4893 I think the SD-1 is better at shaping tone than a TS
@@JasonAyalaSpare I agree. Much better indeed. Especially with problematic tones.
i had an mxr phaser and it just wasn't doing it for me so I got a ph-3 and it was fun but just not quite right, so I got a ph-2 a few weeks ago and they say 3rd time's a charm, i think the ph-2 is awesome
I was surprised at how much difference there was between the PH-2 and the PH-3
Hello. How do you compare de OD-3 to the OCD? It's worth to have both?
Thanks mate. Great review. Just wondering if you’ve ever tried a MIJ DS-1.
No I haven't.
Jason Ayala Spare Might be the hype, but I believe it sounds slightly warmer.
There's s something about those old MIJ Boss pedals 🎶🎸
Hello. You are making a strong influence in me to buy a PH-2. I want to ask where do you place it? in the Fx loop or in the input of the amp?
Before, it makes a big difference.
Could you please make a OD-3 and OCD comparisson? there ins't any availabel on youtube.
I don't have the OD-3 anymore, I am going to do a video on the OCD and Plimsoul though.
When you stacked delay, distortion and phaser, were you playing stein um stein?
It was Pardon Me by Incubus
@@JasonAyalaSpare Wow, respecting the melody are pretty similar
I've discovered I really like tuna! Cheers!
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Jason, what do you think of the Boss OS-2 (overdrive/ distortion)?
I've not got my hands on one yet
@@JasonAyalaSpare thanks, Jason!
what do you have against the boss tuna?
I have nothing against the TU-2 & 3😀 these aren't the only boss pedals I like.
I’ve always suspected that the sound of the clean guitar on ‘Lightning Crashes” by the band Live has phaser and chorus. Go and listen.
I will have to check it out. (love that song)
Is there a volume drop on the Boss PH-2 when engaged ?
It might have come across that way on the recording, but I don't have problems with signal loss with the PH-2.
Jason Ayala Spare sweet ! Just ordered mine ;)
I love the PH-2, I'm currently doing a video on affordable MIJ Boss pedals, the PH-2 just might make an appearance...
Nice, looking forward to that! I actually bought the Taiwan one (silver label ?) is there any difference sound wise ?
@@MrDream-zm1pw they use all of the same parts, MIJ boss pedals are more collectable.
To be fair to the DS1 - if you DI it when recording, you can get a really nice creamy Lindsey Buckingham style fuzz.
Have had a Phase 90, EHX Russian phaser and a super phaser, just got a MIJ ph-1r and it's the best phaser out of all for my sound.
Also, absolutely NOT never stick a phaser, wah, chorus or any mod before an overdrive or what ever, different sounds for different purposes so never outrule it.
Boss is the boss... and DS-1 gets so much hate... I run it gain at 9o'clock... level around 3ish... and tone to taste... sounds great with a strat through a Hot rod deluxe...
The Ph-2 sounds flanger-ish
Ok... check it out... the modern DS-1 are absolute JUNK!!!! But the original DS-1 "long dash, silver screw, Toshiba chip" are freeking GLORIOUS. I have one that dates back to Feb of 1980 and I have never once thought about getting rid of it. Same goes for my original OD-1 "long dash, silver screw, JRC chip" (btw the serial number on that one 0100, very cool!). The original MIJ early 80s Boss pedals are compleeeeeeetly different pedals than the modern Taitrash thats out now. I have 10 vintage MIJ Boss bricks that will never leave my board. I have a friend who once offered to trade a Seadoo jetski for them. NOPE!
Oh HELL no!! Keep those pedals for sure.
Ds1's are really easy to mod to taste.
od-1x is killer
I haven't tried any of the X series
I've got MXR, EHX, Boss and other pedals. They all have better and less pedals. The Boss-DS-1 disappointed me too.
If you don't like tuna, you're not eating it properly.
While I’ve never been a massive fan of the ds1, I’d agree that your setup and playing style doesn’t suit it. I think of the DS1 as a great dirt on dirt or stacked drive pedal, like a LP thru a JCM 800.
I'd agree with that.
Nice review. But... it's pronounced aitch not haitch
Why get a DS-1 when you can get a DS-2 waaayyyy better
I might have to get my hands on one