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Boss - SD1 - Super Overdrive

Boss - SD1 - Super Overdrive

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Boss - SD1 - Super Overdrive

Boss - SD1 - Super Overdrive

Boss - SD1 - Super Overdrive

Boss

Boss – SD1 – Super Overdrive

$89.99

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Genre-defining BOSS overdrive sound
Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit produces tube-like overdrive characteristics
Mild-to-moderate drive tones with focused midrange and tight low end
Ideal for use with clean and slightly driven amps
Also works great for bringing tightness and definition to high-gain amp tones
Stacks well with boost, overdrive, and distortion pedals
BOSS five-year warranty

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Brand	Boss

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SKU: BOS-SD1 Category: Overdrive/Distortion Tag: Boss

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.

SD-1

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.

SD-1

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.

SD-1

Limited Edition 40th Anniversary SD-1 Super Overdrive (SD-1-4A)

To celebrate 40 years of continuous SD-1 production, we’ve created a limited edition version that’s available throughout 2021. This commemorative pedal features a black body with yellow lettering, gold-capped knobs, and a vintage silver thumbscrew for the battery compartment and comes in a box with a special 40th Anniversary logo.

About Boss

About Boss

Boss is a manufacturer of effects pedals for electric guitar and bass guitar. It is a division of the Roland Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer that specializes in musical equipment and accessories.

For many years Boss has manufactured a wide range of products related to effects processing for guitars. It includes "compact" and "twin" effects pedals, multi-effect pedals, electronic tuners and pedal boards. In more recent times, Boss expanded their product range by including digital studios, rhythm machines, samplers and other electronic music equipment.

They also are now manufacturing solid-state amplifiers and speaker heads such as the Waza and the Katana. Both feature multi-effects units meant to emulate Boss' classic effects pedals.

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Specifications

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)
Connectors	INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
	OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
	DC IN jack
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.
Accessories	Owner's manual
	Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
	Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
Options (sold separately)	AC adaptor: PSA series
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