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Up for sale, a 1970s Roland AS-1 Sustainer in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original box. One of the very first pedals offered by Roland before the Boss brand was created, the AS-1 features an optical compressor paired with a transistorized distortion circuit.
Doing exactly what it was designed to do, the pedal has a smooth, singing quality with increased treble bite. The optical compressor circuitry was directly inspired by a similar Colorsound circuit, and the distortion is natural-sounding and mild.
The cast metal housing is stunningly well-kept, complete with the original reflector cap knob pair, large rubberized pad around the on/off switch, and near-mint faceplate. The back plate retains the original foil sticker (this version predated the AS-1 with the battery door), along with the rubber feet.
The original box is included.
Doing exactly what it was designed to do, the pedal has a smooth, singing quality with increased treble bite. The optical compressor circuitry was directly inspired by a similar Colorsound circuit, and the distortion is natural-sounding and mild.
The cast metal housing is stunningly well-kept, complete with the original reflector cap knob pair, large rubberized pad around the on/off switch, and near-mint faceplate. The back plate retains the original foil sticker (this version predated the AS-1 with the battery door), along with the rubber feet.
The original box is included.
