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Open Box BOSS SUPER OverDrive SD-1 Pedal Level 1
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BOSS SD-1 SUPER OverDrive - INTRO
SD-1 Super OverDrive
Boss YourTone
Description
The legendary BOSS Super OverDrive SD-1 guitar effects pedal has been delivering genre-defining overdrive tones for over 40 years. This hardworking stompbox uses BOSS's proprietary asymmetrical clipping circuit to produce rich, creamy overdrive reminiscent of a cranked tube amp. With fully analog circuitry and controls for Level, Tone and Drive, the SD-1 makes it simple to dial in everything from mild breakup to singing leads.
Asymmetrical Clipping for Authentic Tube-Amp Tone
Boss pioneered the overdrive pedal category with 1977's OD-1, which used an innovative asymmetrical clipping circuit to mimic the sound of an overdriven tube amp. The SD-1 evolved from this revolutionary design, enhancing it with an active tone control and low-end boost for full, musical overdrive. This asymmetric circuit produces predominantly even-order harmonics, resulting in a tone that's naturally warm, smooth, and responsive.
Versatile Controls for Any Playing Style
The SD-1's Level, Tone and Drive controls make it easy to tailor your overdrive tone. Level adjusts the pedal's output volume, allowing you to boost your signal without changing its character. Tone shapes the overall tone by adjusting the high-frequency response. And Drive controls the amount of gain and distortion. Whether you prefer mild breakup, creamy overdrive or searing lead tones, the SD-1 delivers.
A Pedalboard Essential for Any Genre
The SD-1's organic, amp-like overdrive has made it a staple for guitarists in all genres of music. Its dynamic response and touch-sensitive drive are perfect for rock, blues and classic tones, while the Tone knob provides enough flexibility for country, jazz and more. The SD-1 also works great as a booster for higher-gain amps and pedals, tightening the bass response and focusing the midrange. For over 40 years, the SD-1 has been the overdrive pedal that does it all and is now available at Guitar Center.
Features
- Classic BOSS overdrive pedal that delivers warm, amp-like breakup
- Asymmetric clipping design adds rich harmonics with natural feel
- Drive control shapes gain from subtle edge to saturated crunch
- Tone knob tailors brightness to sit clearly in a band mix
- Level control balances effect volume for seamless switching
- Dynamic response preserves your guitar’s character and clarity
- Stacks well with amps and pedals for versatile gain staging
- Rugged compact chassis built for reliable stage and studio use
Specs
General
- Product type: Overdrive pedal
- Control knobs: Level, Tone, Drive
- Footswitches: Bypass footswitch
- Input: 1/4" instrument input
- Output: 1/4" instrument output
- Power requirement: 9V DC
- Power supply included: No
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.87" (7.3 cm) x 2.32" (5.9 cm) x 5.08" (12.9 cm)
Reviews
4.61
119 Reviews
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
5
This is NOT a "distortion" pedal!
Before there were distortion pedals, the only thing that guitarists could do to get that loud "distorted" sound that is heard in early hard rock albums(Black Sabbath, The Who, The Beatles, etc...) was to turn up their amplifiers as loud as they could stand. This was no real "distortion" like we are accustomed to today. It was referred to as high gain or simply "overdrive". The BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive is the perfect way to get that classic overdrive sound. Yes, there is a big difference between overdrive and distortion. While distortion distorts the sound, blending notes together and "muddying" it, overdrive retains the original guitar signal while adding the high gain that gives solos extra sustain, and rythm parts more "edge" and higher volume. This pedal is the antithesis of the "heavy metal" sound. If you are in a metal-style band, do not buy this pedal! That type of music requires a louder, "muddier" distortion that regular overdrive does not offer. BOSS does offer at least 5 different distortion pedals as well as their multiple overdrives, and in my opinion, they are the best on the market. If you want to sound proffessional, BOSS is the way to go. All other compact pedals pale in comparison. *BOSS is a part of the ROLAND music company, who are most famous for their perfect sounding synthesisers, electric pianos, and digital recording equipment, which in my opinion is the best that money can buy. (for more info visit bossus.com or rolandus.com)
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Most Liked Negative Review
1
under-whelming, generic, overdrive
This pedal isn't worth the money. It's probably worth $20 bucks. It gives you the most generic tube amp type over-drive but the Boss Super Overdrive is less responsive to volume dynamics and attack than tube amp overdrive. This pedal doesn't even give you much of a volume boost either and the eq is just a high-pass filter. This pedal is obsolete now. I can maybe see how this pedal was useful in the 80's or something but this pedal useless now.
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Best Uses
- Home Studio35
- Performances35
- Amateur Recording25
- Professional Recording22
- Outdoor Events / Games14
Cons
- Limited Selection Of Effects3
- Poor Sound Quality3
- Not Responsive1
- Not for bass1
- All good, no problems1
Describe Yourself
- Experienced38
- Professional Musician9
- Novice6
Pros
- Excellent Sound Quality43
- Responsive38
- Compact35
- Versatile29
- Good Selection Of Effects14
Reviewed by 119 customers
like a bag with pleny of room.
submitted2 months ago
byHubert
fromPound, VA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
like the quality of tone and boost this pedal has.
I would buy this again.
submitted4 months ago
byChris
fromFlorida
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Using this pedal as a clean boost in front of the diezel vh4 pedal.
Great front end boost
submitted5 months ago
byJeff
fromDublin, CA
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I've been on a tone quest, trying to find the chunkiest yet most articulate metal tone I possibly can. This is a go-to front end boost for a reason. It tightens things up doesn't add that skronky, half open wah pedal sound that a tube screamer does. There is some coloration to the sound as well, to my ears it sounds a tad "cheap" for lack of better term. So that's why I only gave it 4 stars. But still a keeper for sure! #sweepstakes
In my opinion, one of the best Boss drives.
submitted5 months ago
bySteve
fromSt. Paul, MN
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
This is a classic - what can I say? I use it to give other Boss distortions a bit of grit and take away some of the famous buzzing bee sound. Also, to add grit to either a clean or somewhat breaking-up amp. Great stuff.
Better than a tubescreamer
submitted8 months ago
byPhil
fromOntario, California
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I got this pedal because the price even new is very reasonable. I wanted something to push my amp and even the model amps in my tonex just a little more and tighten things up. I had used various tube screamers and various clones like it with mixed results. Once it plugged in the SD-1 there was no going back. I play mostly metal and its perfect for that. Highly recommend
Decent pedal
submitted9 months ago
byConnor
fromClover SC
Its a pretty good pedal for guitar. Ive seen bassists use it so I gave it a try and it doesn't sound good with lower frequencies.
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