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Boss DS-1 Keeley Mod

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jeztone2jeztone2 Frets: 2160
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I was thinking of buying one of these as I quite like the block Marshall sound, I'm just unsure as to buy a Keeley one or go cheap & get one of the numerous clones on eBay.

I already have a Keeley Clone SD-1 that's just used as a boost for solo's. But never compared it to an "official one".
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  • vizviz Frets: 10691
    Get it.
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  • SidNewtonSidNewton Frets: 660
    I got the Keeley modded pedal. I really like. I think I paid a massive £51 off ebay so it's worth keeping an eye out for one.
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  • jeztone2jeztone2 Frets: 2160
    Was yours official or a Clone Sid
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  • meltedbuzzboxmeltedbuzzbox Frets: 10339
    I would rather have someone gauge out my eyeballs with a spoon and piss in my eye sockets than own a Boss DS-1

    Unless the Keeley is a huge improvement I would recommend you look else where. 
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  • jeztone2jeztone2 Frets: 2160
    It is, I have heard one. There surprisingly good. I mean contextually the DS1 has been on some big albums in the past. So people have used them.

    There less fizzy & with more low end when modded.
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  • SidNewtonSidNewton Frets: 660
    jeztone2 said:
    Was yours official or a Clone Sid
    No, it's a Keeley modded DS1. I think they retail for around £119 so it's worth looking on ebay for a potential bargain. I put mine in front of a Marshall JCM 800. I use the low input on the amp then use pedals  for drive. Mainly I use a Fulltone OCD which sounds fantastic then the DS1 when I need a bit more dirt.
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