Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion vs MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg
The Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion and the MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg are both pedals sharing mid-forward. The Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion leans saturated and smooth. The MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg leans high gain and tight. Current prices: $85.48 vs $79.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.34% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss · pedal
MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg
MXR · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$85.48via Reverb
$79.99via Reverb
The Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion is a two-mode distortion pedal providing two distinct high-gain characters via a Turbo switch. Turbo I delivers a warmer, mellower distortion with a flat frequency response and smooth saturation. Turbo II engages a biting, midrange-boosted distortion character ideal for lead playing that cuts through a band mix. Covers the range from classic rock chords through 1980s-era distortion to heavier lead tones. Associated with the tones of Nirvana, RHCP, and Wolfmother. A significant evolution beyond the standard DS-1 in terms of voicing flexibility and gain depth.
The MXR Raw Dawg, designed in collaboration with Eric Gales, is a custom overdrive circuit based on a classic OD design but re-voiced with a more balanced midrange and boosted gain range for a sweeter, more organic sound even when the drive is maxed out, avoiding the harsher, boxier character some classic OD circuits can develop at high gain. Its simple three-knob Output, Tone, and Drive layout keeps it easy to dial in, and true bypass preserves tone when off. It suits players wanting a grittier, more gain-flexible take on a classic overdrive circuit, from tasteful crunch to fiery, saturated lead tones.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Punk
- Alternative Rock
- Grunge
- Hard Rock
- Rock
- saturated
- smooth
- dynamic
- sustaining
- high gain
- tight
- transparent