Detail 01
Dual-mode voicing switch
Two distinct gain characters in one box — one tighter and more modern, one looser and more open.
Product detailSKU #1282071006862
BOSSST-2 Power Stack Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
High-gain BOSS distortion with a three-band EQ and two voicing modes. For players chasing stacked-amp saturation from a compact pedal.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Getting high-gain rhythm tone out of a clean amp
- Hard rock and metal rhythm playing that needs tight low end
- Players who want EQ control on the distortion itself
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after light overdrive or edge-of-breakup crunch
- Players who want their amp's character to stay dominant
- Low-gain blues and roots tones
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Three-band EQ (bass, mid, treble)
You can scoop or push mids at the pedal instead of fighting your amp's tone stack.
Detail 03
High output level control
Enough volume on tap to push a tube amp's front end harder, not just add gain.
Detail 04
Compact BOSS enclosure
Same footprint as other BOSS compacts, so board layout and power planning are predictable.
Detail 05
Distortion, not overdrive
Gain is generated in the pedal. It shapes the tone into a stacked-amp voice rather than amplifying your amp's own breakup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included — 9V battery or center-negative adapter needed
- 02Runs best into a clean or slightly broken-up amp channel
- 03Stacking it into an already-distorted channel can get muddy fast
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with a solid state amp?
Yes. It generates its own distortion, so a clean solid state channel works fine as a platform.
02Is this good for metal?
Yes. It's a high-gain distortion with enough tightness and EQ control for modern rhythm work.
03How is it different from a Blues Driver?
Far more gain. A Blues Driver adds mild breakup; this delivers full high-gain distortion on its own.
04Can I use it as a clean boost?
Not really. It's a distortion circuit — even at low gain settings it colors the tone significantly.
