Music is about shared experiences. The feeling of connection you get when someone loves the same music as you do is one we all know. But some gear becomes so universal, so widely adopted and trusted by musicians, that it, too, becomes part of our shared musical experience. The effects pedals made by BOSS over the past 50 years can fairly lay claim to this rare accolade.
Few items of gear are as instantly recognisable as a DS-1, for example, and it’s no surprise because millions have been sold over the years. The genius of BOSS is that its products feel like they belong to everyone – from session pros to metallers, to kids thrashing out their first three-chord punk in the garage.
