{"product_id":"boss-ds-2-turbo-distortion-effects-pedal-mij-silver-label-made-in-japan-1","title":"Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion Effects Pedal MIJ Silver Label Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚 FAST SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ! Professionally tested, packed with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoss DS-2 TURBO Distortion – 1989 Silver Label MIJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis effects pedal is in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. There are scattered marks, scuffs and chips on the exterior. The serial number is difficult to read, but appears to date this unit as a 1989 build. This unit has been thoroughly cleaned and tested with 9v battery and compatible power supply. All functions are operational. The original packaging and instructions are not included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"23\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor’s Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"24\"\u003eThe original MIJ DS-2 is the \u003cem data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"53\"\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e Turbo Distortion: raw, urgent, and weirdly mix-ready when you set it like a grown-up. Mode I gives you a classic, grindy drive that stays articulate; Mode II is the reason the pedal exists—more output, more bite, more forward mids for leads that don’t get swallowed. It’s not polite, and that’s the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor’s Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"551\" data-start=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eTreat it like an amp channel, not a fuzz box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most great DS-2 sounds live with \u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eDistortion below noon\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eLevel up\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let the amp do the “size.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"554\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"554\"\u003eMode I = rhythm discipline.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start here for tight, percussive alt\/rock drive. If it feels fizzy, \u003cstrong data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eback the Tone down first\u003c\/strong\u003e before touching the gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"713\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"713\"\u003eMode II = “step forward” lead voice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it when you need the guitar to \u003cem data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"789\"\u003emove to the front\u003c\/em\u003e without adding pedals—more push and cut, especially into a slightly breaking-up amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"944\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eUse the remote jack like a channel switch.\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple external footswitch turns the DS-2 into a two-voice distortion rig (Rhythm\/Lead) without tap dancing. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eStacking trick (PN’s-approved):\u003c\/strong\u003e put a \u003cem data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003elow-gain\u003c\/em\u003e drive\/boost \u003cstrong data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e it (ODR-style, Klon-ish set clean) to tighten the low end and smooth the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eIf you’re chasing “that” aggressive 90s thing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mode II, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eTone ~10:00–11:00\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003eDistortion ~1:00\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003eLevel to taste\u003c\/strong\u003e—then adjust \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eTone\u003c\/em\u003e last, in tiny moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Level, Tone, Dist, TURBO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnectors: Input, Remote, Output, AC Adaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52857934577984,"sku":null,"price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/6486\/0736\/files\/IMG_9734.jpg?v=1784854908","url":"https:\/\/professornigels.com\/products\/boss-ds-2-turbo-distortion-effects-pedal-mij-silver-label-made-in-japan-1","provider":"Professor Nigel's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}