I bought this pedal to use it as a boost on top of my main amp distortion, I try to tighten the overall sound like used by most metal guitarists. If you want a pedal with character to give you an extra lift and pleasantly colour your sound regardless of gain setting, there aren't many better pedals out there than the SD-1. In a nutshell, the SD-1 pushes your guitar amp beyond its comfort zone, adding more crunch, enhanced dynamics, increased sustain and more warmth. Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time.

When I went from playing punk with WAY too much distortion and into more indie and alt-rock tones, I wasn't sure where to start. The sort of woman drinking on her own in a bar, your mother told you to ignore ----- but can't, kind of woman tone.

If you see “✓ Actual product in photograph(s)” next to the product listing, this will be the actual item you receive. The Boss SD-1 Overdrive pedal was first released in the mid 1980’s as a replacement for the older OD-1. while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. When 18 and Life played back and I heard Scotti play the first three notes in the solo, I got chills. You still benefit from an improved buffer, lower noise floor and higher quality components, however.

Did you ever find yourself thinking, 'If only they'd used a boutique overdrive, I could take it more seriously? None Portable Products Are Repaired At Your Home: Items that are not portable are repaired at your home for no extra fee!Kick on the pedal with your favorite clean or slightly driven amp for mild-to-moderate overdrive that’s ideal for everything from classic rock and gritty blues to pop, country, jazz, and beyond. If I wanted a sound in the style of Guns ‘n’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath, The Cult, etc. The SD-1 is an evolution of the OD-1, taking the exact same asymmetrical clipping circuit and adding a tone control.

Find out what pedals work best with overdrive, how gain stacking works, and the perfect partners for this dynamic effect. This is easily the most unique overdrive pedal on the market right now thanks to one clever feature- asymmetric clipping. But until then, the Super Overdrive will capture the vibe nicely, all for less than the cost of a couple of cinema tickets. Since then, the SD-1 has remained in continuous production, selling literally millions of units and consistently enjoying status as a top-selling pedal for several decades, not just within Boss sales but in general overall pedal sales as well.The very core of the SD-1 is already been passed down to multiple generations of guitar players, spanning a wide variety of genres. The SD-1 has been such an important pedal for guitar players that Boss has released a few variations of this timeless classic.