{"product_id":"maxon-d-s-2-distortion-sustainer-late-version-guitar-effect-pedal-1978-80-mij","title":"Maxon D\u0026S 2 Distortion \u0026 Sustainer Late Version Guitar Effect Pedal 1978-80 MIJ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1978-1980 Maxon D\u0026amp;S 2 Distortion \u0026amp; Sustainer \"Late Version\" - Analog Overdrive\/Distortion, Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003eAn original late-1970s Maxon D\u0026amp;S 2 in the compact narrow die-cast enclosure. This is the later version of the original narrow-case series, fitted with an LED indicator and an EXT.DC adaptor jack - features the earliest D\u0026amp;S 2 pedals did not have - which makes it a more practical vintage pedal to use on a modern pedalboard.\u003cbr\u003eThe D\u0026amp;S 2 was produced by Maxon (Nisshin Onpa, Matsumoto, Japan) in the late 1970s in a small, MXR-sized enclosure. Early examples (documented from around 1978) have no LED and no DC jack; later narrow-case examples, generally dated to around 1979, added the LED and a DC jack. In the 1980s the pedal moved to the larger OD-802 enclosure, and the later reissue places its DC jack on the top of the enclosure. This example has the narrow case, the LED, the EXT.DC jack on the input-side panel and a push-button footswitch, which places it in the late narrow-case period. The pots inside are marked 792A and 693A, and the circuit board is a paper (phenolic) board housed in its insulating box.\u003cbr\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: D\u0026amp;S 2 (Distortion \u0026amp; Sustainer)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1978-1980 (late narrow-case version)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Light Green\u003cbr\u003e- Circuit: Analog\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Distortion, Tone, Balance\u003cbr\u003e- Jacks: Input, Output, EXT.DC (side-mounted)\u003cbr\u003e- Power: 9V battery, or external DC adaptor via the EXT.DC jack\u003cbr\u003e- Indicator: LED\u003cbr\u003e- Footswitch: Metal push-button type\u003cbr\u003e- Knobs: Black fluted knobs with white indicator lines\u003cbr\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Very Good\u003cbr\u003e- Enclosure: Light surface marks and minor scuffs consistent with age; no major damage\u003cbr\u003e- Footswitch: Works properly; age-related tarnish on the metal hardware\u003cbr\u003e- Knobs: All knobs present and in good condition\u003cbr\u003e- Bottom: Bottom pad fitted, no hook-and-loop (velcro) tape\u003cbr\u003e- Jacks: Input, output and EXT.DC jack all work properly\u003cbr\u003e- Power: Battery snap and adaptor input both work properly\u003cbr\u003e- Noise: No abnormal noise\u003cbr\u003e- Function: Tested and fully functional. On\/off switching, LED and all controls work as intended with no scratchy pots.\u003cbr\u003e- Modifications: None\u003cbr\u003e- Replaced parts: None\u003cbr\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual pedal for sale.\u003cbr\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Pedal only (no box, manual, AC adaptor or battery)\u003cbr\u003e== WHY THIS PEDAL ==\u003cbr\u003eThe D\u0026amp;S 2 comes from the same Japanese maker that built many of the classic 1970s-80s overdrives, and Maxon describes the D\u0026amp;S II as a dual op-amp design related to its OD808, with more low end, output and gain. The late narrow-case version keeps the small 1970s enclosure and vintage parts, but adds the LED and the DC jack that the earliest examples lack, so it is easy to put on a pedalboard and use. If you want a 1970s Japanese drive pedal that you can actually gig with, this is a good choice.\u003cbr\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTED \u0026amp; INSPECTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTested and inspected by our staff before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Operation tested and confirmed working\u003cbr\u003e- Controls, switches, and jacks checked\u003cbr\u003eYour gear arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69085105455346,"sku":"MAX_DSII_1101","price":14200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_794f9803-2449-4c42-9101-dc068d69f0cf.jpg?v=1794023570","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/maxon-d-s-2-distortion-sustainer-late-version-guitar-effect-pedal-1978-80-mij","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}