boss overdrive pedals Boss Super Overdrive SD-1 Pedal

boss overdrive pedals Boss Super Overdrive SD-1 PedalBoss SD 1 Super OverDrive Pedal WARM, TUBE DRIVE SOUNDS The SD 1 Super OverDrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a player's picking technique. This is one of BOSS' more subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock. Description The Clipping Circuit That Defined Overdrive In 1977, BOSS created an entirely new stompbox category with the OD 1, bringing

Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive Pedal

WARM, TUBE DRIVE SOUNDS

The SD-1 Super OverDrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a player's picking technique. This is one of BOSS' more subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock.

Description

The Clipping Circuit That Defined “Overdrive”
In 1977, BOSS created an entirely new stompbox category with the OD-1, bringing natural overdrive in pedal form to guitarists for the very first time. Producing a signal rich in even-order harmonics, its unique asymmetric clipping circuit replicated the pleasing sound and feel of a driven tube amp—but at controllable volume levels. Four years later, this breakthrough design evolved into the more versatile SD-1, which added an active tone control for shaping the treble response and subtle enhancements for more low-end body.

Overdrive Perfection
The SD-1 allows players from beginner to pro to get inspiring sounds right away, thanks to its natural behavior and the subtle mid boost that's part of its design. It gives your tone a push where it matters most, ensuring your guitar always sits perfectly in the mix with warmth, clarity, and rich presence. Lower drive settings are great for rhythm parts, while higher settings are ideal for fat, singing leads. The SD-1 is also very sensitive to input gain, letting you dial in different shades of overdrive simply by adjusting your guitar's volume control.

The One Pedal Every Player Needs
With its organic character and responsive drive and tone controls, the SD-1 delivers the right sound for just about any style of music. 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. The SD-1 also shines as a booster for high-gain amps and other drive pedals, providing mid focus, tight bass, and smooth top end that's perfectly suited for heavier sounds and solo playing.

Features 

• Compact overdrive pedal with warm, smooth overdriven sounds
• Unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry for a classic, natural tube amp growl
• Tone control provides precise adjustment of drive sound
• BOSS five-year warranty

Specs

Nominal Input Level:  -20 dBu

Input Impedance:  1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level:  -20 dBu

Output Impedance:  1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance:  10 k ohms or greater

Bypass:  Buffered bypass

Controls

DRIVE knob
TONE knob
LEVEL knob
Pedal switch

Indicator:  CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Power Supply:  Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw:   10 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Carbon: Approx. 60 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 90 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

• Width:  73 mm / 2-7/8 inches
• Depth:  129 mm / 5-1/8 inches
• Height:  59 mm / 2-3/8 inches
• Weight (including battery): 360 g/13 oz*

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.