Alternatives to the Boss DS-1 Distortion

NuX Drive Force

similar tone character

Boss OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion

Shared character: gain, intuitive controls, classic rock

ProCo RAT 2

Shared character: distortion, versatile sound, staple

Friedman BE-OD Deluxe

Shared character: distortion, high gain settings, wide range

Maxon OD808

Shared character: distortion, sturdy design, metal

Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal

Shared character: metal, extreme settings, noise

Dophix David Overdistortion

Shared character: wide range, boost, bright

Vox VXT-1 Accordatore a

Shared character: durable construction, bass, studio

Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion

Shared character: versatile sound, sturdy design, noise

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Shared character: high gain settings, heavy use, rigors

MXR Super Badass Distortion

Shared character: distortion, high gain settings, bright

DOD Gonkulator Ring Modulator

Shared character: durable construction, noise, subtle

Rainger FX Break Box

Shared character: subtle, gain, distortion

Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Shared character: distortion, rigors, staple

Wampler Plexi Drive

Shared character: boost, bass, distortion

Tone City Noisy Boy

Shared character: noise, metal, distortion

MXR M104 Distortion+

Shared character: distortion, ds 1, lightweight design

Orange - Vintage Distortion

Shared character: smooth, distortion, classic rock

Dunlop Cry Baby SW95 Slash Wah

Shared character: gain, distortion, aggressive playing

Way Huge Electronics Green Rhino MkII Overdrive

Shared character: boost, bass

Bixonic Expandora

Shared character: boost, bass, smooth

One Control OC Tornado

Shared character: durable construction

Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer

Shared character: distortion, staple, tank

Boss DS-1 Distortion (Japan, 1980s)

similar tone character

Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive

similar tone character