DS-60 Distortion
The Tony Smith DS-60 Distortion is a classic overdrive pedal that's been turning heads in the guitar community for years. This handcrafted beauty is the result of decades of tone-chasing by its eponymous creator, a veritable mad scientist of the effects world. What sets the DS-60 apart is its uncanny ability to deliver rich, harmonically complex distortion without sacrificing clarity or responsiveness. The secret lies in its meticulously voiced gain circuit, which coaxes out jaw-dropping sustain and midrange presence that'll cut through any mix. Dial in the controls just right, and you'll be rewarded with a thick, creamy distortion that cleans up beautifully when you back off the guitar's volume. But don't mistake this pedal for a one-trick pony. The DS-60 is remarkably versatile, capable of everything from smooth classic rock tones to gnarly high-gain mayhem. Crank up the gain and let it rip for scorching lead lines, or use it as a pristine boost to push your amp into glorious overdrive. Whichever way you slice it, this pedal delivers the goods with a level of touch-sensitivity and dynamic range that'll have you questioning whether you're even using a pedal at all. Rumor has it the DS-60 was a secret weapon in the arsenal of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, who allegedly kept one on his pedalboard for its ability to conjure those singing, harmonically rich lead tones. Whether that's true or not, one thing's for certain: the Tony Smith DS-60 Distortion is a pedal that belongs on every serious guitarist's radar.
