Maxon
DS830 Distortion Master
$199Reference price
A distortion designed primarily to drive an amp set clean. Even into a solid-state amp it delivers the thick, rich low-mids of a tube amp along with clear, sparkling highs. It responds directly to picking even at hard-drive settings and sustains thickly on crunch tones, positioned as a guitarist's main drive pedal.
A main-drive distortion that makes a clean amp roar
The distortion of the Vintage series. Focused on driving an amp on its own, it balances sound pressure with response.
Stack-like sound pressure
Its thick, powerful sound with solid low-mids delivers punchy bass even through small amps at low volume. The drive pushes the guitar forward rather than sinking into the band mix.
Drive that preserves the guitar's character
Rather than blanket saturation, it creates natural distortion that leaves the character of the guitar and pickups intact. Fast attack and instant picking response convey the player's nuances.
GAIN with two-band EQ
The GAIN control covers overdrive-like crunch through hard distortion. BASS commands the low end while TREBLE dramatically shifts the character, enabling a wide range of sounds.
- Designed to drive an amp set clean
- Sound pressure and deep lows even at low volume
- Instant picking response
- GAIN with BASS/TREBLE two-band EQ
- Dual power: 9V battery or external supply
Specifications
| Manufacturer | MaxonOpens in a new tab |
|---|---|
| Product | DS830 Distortion MasterOpens in a new tab |
| Type | Compact pedal |
| Functions | Distortion |
| Release year | 1999 |
| Power | Dedicated AC adapter or one 6F22 9V battery |
| Current draw | 8mA/9VDC |
| Dimensions | W120 × H60 × D152 mm |
| Status | Available |
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