The Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft is a Boss distortion pedal, currently around $138.36. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz and the Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft
Boss · pedal
The Boss DS-1W Waza Craft is the premium version of the legendary Boss DS-1 distortion, featuring hand-selected components and a Custom mode that adds 6dB of output, tightens the low end, and focuses the midrange for a more aggressive and defined sound. Standard mode retains the classic DS-1 sharp attack and smooth, saturated sustain. Custom mode eliminates the fizz that some players find limiting in the standard DS-1 at high gain settings. Made in Japan as part of the Waza Craft premium component series.
- midrange
- vintage
- distortion
- sustain
- classic ds 1 character
- ds 1 character
- bass
- classic rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Grunge
Amps that pair well with the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
21% matchRun mid-forward into Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo for more high gain on top
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman Phil X Signature for more high gain on top
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchPut EVH 000 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
22% matchThorpyFX The Dane layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark
Fuzzrocious
14% matchRun Fuzzrocious Cosmic Bull Shark after Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft in the signal chain, clear of Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft's own gain stage
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
10% matchKeep the SE-NGT ahead of the DS-1W — it silences noise before the vintage midrange distortion ever kicks in.
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchEarthQuaker Devices Afterneath's ambient voice goes after Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchKeep Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft's mid-forward voice out front: Red Witch Titan goes after Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Cheaper alternatives
EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, mix, classic_rock
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
68% similarityShared character: noise, smooth, mix
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: smooth, mix, distortion
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
67% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, classic_rock, distortion
Fulltone '69 MkII Fuzz
Fulltone
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker
Electro-Harmonix
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Xotic BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
69% similarityShared character: noise, response, classic_rock
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
68% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, noise, response
Beetronics Royal Jelly
Beetronics
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Cusack Music Screamer Fuzz V3
Cusack Music
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
70% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, smooth, classic_rock
Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz
Behringer
69% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, smooth, mix
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End
EarthQuaker Devices
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer Fuzz Bender
Behringer
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop Way Huge Doom Hammer Fuzz, model WM45
Dunlop
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz, the Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz, the EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea Low End. Budget picks: EarthQuaker Devices Barrows Fuzz Attacker, Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. Boutique upgrades: Xotic BB Preamp V1.5, Wampler Dracarys, Beetronics Royal Jelly.
What pairs well with the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run mid-forward into Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo for more high gain on top.
How much does the Boss DS 1W Distortion Waza Craft cost?+
Around $138.36 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).