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Pedal Details

Manufacturer: BOSS
Model: DS-1
Name: Distortion
Production Years: 1978–Present
Analog / Digital: Analog
Country: Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia
Construction: Through-hole, SMD / SMT

How to Identify Your DS-1

1978–c.1993
Made in Japan (MIJ). Early examples use the TA7136AP preamp and ACA power specification. This is the classic vintage/collector era and generally the most valuable standard DS-1 version. Exact dating should be verified by serial number and label details.

Made in Taiwan (MIT)

c.1990–May 2017
Made in Taiwan (MIT), through-hole construction. Early Taiwan units can still use the TA7136AP; later revisions include BA728N (from late 1994), M5223AL (around 2001), and NJM2904/NJM3404-family op-amps. Usually valued below MIJ examples but earlier Taiwan versions can carry a premium.

Made in Taiwan (MIT) — SMD / SMT

May 2017–c.2020
Made in Taiwan, SMD/SMT analog revision. Surface-mount construction began around May 2017. Still an analog distortion circuit—not a digital pedal. NJM4580-family op-amp is commonly reported. Verify serial/label on transition-period examples.

Made in Malaysia (MIM)

c.2020–Present
Made in Malaysia (MIM), current-production SMD/SMT analog version. Generally the least collectible standard DS-1 era, although condition, box/papers, and special editions can affect value.

BOSS DS-1 Distortion

The classic distortion family introduced in 1978. Each verified production variant is independently addressable and price-trackable.

VariantCondition

$45Current Market Value ⓘ

Based on 3 qualified completed sales180-day valuation window · sparse data · updated 2026-10-03

—30-day change

Price History

Prices by Condition (All Variants)

ConditionMarket ValueQualified Sales

Brand NewNot enough data0

B-StockNot enough data0

MintNot enough data0

ExcellentNot enough data0

Very GoodNot enough data0

GoodNot enough data0

FairNot enough data0

PoorNot enough data0

Non-FunctioningNot enough data0

Unspecified Used$453

Variant Comparison (Unspecified Used)

VariantMarket ValueSales

Made in Japan (MIJ)—0

Made in Taiwan (MIT)—0

Made in Taiwan (MIT) — SMD / SMT—0

Made in Malaysia (MIM)—0

Quick Stats

Qualified sales: 3
Valuation source: Completed sales
30-day change: Not available
Data confidence: Sparse

Recent Completed Sales

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DateMarketplaceVariantConditionSold Price

2026-09-25eBayUnknown / overallUnspecified Used$44.99

2026-09-21eBayUnknown / overallUnspecified Used$47.09

2026-06-10eBayUnknown / overallUnspecified Used$38.00

2025-11-21eBayUnknown / overallUnspecified Used$68.98