Boss DS-1 Guitar Pedalby Boss

Name: Boss DS-1 Guitar Pedal
Brand: Boss
Rating: 4.3 (1 reviews)

Die-cast pedal famous for surviving decades of being stomped on stage.

Last verified: July 2026 · scored by the Made to Last method

Expected lifespanDecades

Typical price$60

Cost per year$2.40/yr

Warranty~Decades

Boss compact pedals use a die-cast zinc chassis that shrugs off being stood on and gigged for decades — the buy-it-for-life benchmark in music gear.

The Made to Last breakdown

Durability88/100

Repairability60/100

Longevity89/100

Value88/100