Comparison #16: Boss DS-1 Distortion Japanese vs. Taiwanese

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Guitar, Boss DS-1 Distortion MIT, Boss DS-1 Distortion MIJ, Ibanez GE9 Graphic EQ, Amp.
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[@pedalsessions4522]

Do you hear any difference?

[@orhansntrk]

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[@mikkywhalan]

The Taiwanese one is a little more brighter.

[@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial]

Love the vintage DS1, has a warmer tone, the Taiwanese is a tad brighter

[@idiottv6499]

If anyone is interested the difference comes from the different Gain-Bandwidth product of the respective chips.
Basically in analog circuits you can either have high amplification or high bandwidth("brighter" tone), but not both - the product of those two is a key parameter in amplifiers. In the Taiwanese DS-1 this number is higher, so it sounds brighter at the same level of distortion.
Of course better parameters don't necessarily translate to a better tone. In fact, Mesa exploits this effect in their amps to create their signature muddy, chuggy sound.

[@albertorincon3686]

No

[@JosefRosam]

both sound great tbh, bit more saturation or something in the M.I.J

[@mikkywhalan]

0:04 Taiwan DS1
0:34 Japan DS1

[@familiapc1598]

in japanese ones rhe ds1 is under the T

[@joesmith8398]

The differences are subtle but I'd be willing to bet the Japan one sounded just like the Taiwan one when brand new. Over a few decades the tolerances and values of components can drift, sometimes drastically, and this can cause sonic difference. I wonder how the Taiwan pedal will sound in another 20 or 30 years after its component values drift out of spec.