1978 BOSS DM-1 Delay Machine Effects Pedal
1978 BOSS DM-1 Delay Machine Effects Pedal
Condition: In fair condition with some cosmetic wear. Power cable included.
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Ref: 13223
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
See it in person first? Ask to try it at the shop. Quote Ref: 13223.
Overview
The 1978 BOSS DM‑1 Delay Machine delivers rich, warm analogue echoes using a unique CCD circuit, offering up to 500 ms of lush repeats. Ideal for collectors, studio players, and vintage tone chasers, it’s a heavy-duty original that paved the way for the legendary DM‑2.
This unit has been serviced and is in good working order. Made in Japan, and the serial number dates to April 1978.
Specs
| DM-1 | Delay Machine |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 3W |
| Controls | Delay Time (25 - 500ms continuous)(Bandwidth 10K-1KHz), Intensity, Balance |
| Switches | Power, Input Level Selector(0/-15/-35dB), Normal/Effect Selector |
| Others | Power Pilot Lamp, Effect/Normal Indicator |
| Input Impedance | 220K Ohms |
| Output Load Impedance | Over 600 Ohms |
| Gain | UNITY 1 |
| S/N Ratio | Better than 80dB |
| Dimensions | 260(W) x 64(H) x 180(D) mm |
| Weight | 1.8kg / 3.9lbs |
| Serial number | 691298 |
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
