Ibanez DS7 Tone-Lok Distortion Pedal

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A solid, no-nonsense rock distortion pedal from Ibanez's Tone-Lok series — the DS7 covers territory from light crunch to full-on heavy rock with three simple controls and metal build quality. The Tone-Lok push-to-lock knob system is genuinely useful for players who want to set a tone and forget it — especially useful for live situations where a knob bump mid-set can ruin your night. This is a workhorse pedal at a working musician's price point, and it punches above its weight on a clean amp.

The Details

• Manufacturer: Ibanez (Hoshino Gakki), Japan
• Model: DS7 Distortion — Tone-Lok series
• Controls: Drive, Tone, Level — all Tone-Lok push-to-lock design
• Drive range: Light classic crunch through aggressive rock distortion — best in the Drive 3–8 range; gets fuzzier above that
• Tone circuit: Multiple gyrator-based EQ section — more complex than a standard single-tone control; note the tone gets aggressive past noon, use with some restraint
• Bypass: Standard non-true bypass
• Power: 9V battery or 9V DC center-negative adapter
• Enclosure: Heavy die-cast metal — genuinely robust construction
• Best application: Rock and hard rock into a clean or lightly broken-up amp; not ideal as a pure metal pedal

Condition

Pedal is in excellent condition and fully functional. We test every pedal when we list it and right before we ship.

Excerpts from real online user forums and reviews

• "The Ibanez DS7? Only distortion pedal I've ever owned. I have to say I like this pedal when running a clean amp at low volume — it gives a great sound. Same principle as a Tube Screamer, and as it's by Ibanez, it's something you can trust. I used it when I started gigging, and only stopped using it when I got my hands on a baffle. Highly recommend it." — Joe Bonamassa Fan Forum
• "This pedal gives a great range of distortion sounds. It makes the best sounds when the Drive is set between 3 and 8 — you can go from a classic crunch all the way to a modern heavy sound. This pedal stops just short of a metal sound. It is very sturdy, heavy, and can take a beating. The Tone-Lok series is a great innovation — I never have to worry about resetting the knobs." — Audiofanzine
• "I've compared it with the Boss DS-1 of the same price, and this simply sings past it in capabilities." — Ultimate-Guitar.com
• "From a subtle tonal nudge to walloping rock 'n' roll crunch, the DS7 delivers days of sustain and gobs of gain. One of the most versatile rock distortions you'll find." — TopGuitars.info
• "When I dime all the knobs it enters fuzz territory — when I put the tone knob all the way up, it has almost a ring modulation type sound, almost octave-like. Kinda weird but kinda interesting." — Marshall Amp Forum

A straightforward, well-built rock distortion from a trusted Japanese maker — the DS7 does what it says it does, and the Tone-Lok system means your settings stay put. Ships securely packed with full insurance.

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