BOSS SD-1 SUPER OverDrive Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass - Mild to Moderate Tube - like Overdrive Characteristics Ideal for Clean and Driven amps. BOSS 5-Year Warranty.,Yellow

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The level knob sets the loudness of the output of the pedal. You can use this to match the input signal (called “gain staging”) or set it higher than the input signal to give your guitar a volume boost. Tone Photo 26 (left): Install the 10k Ω resistor with the 3" jumper in your Tube Screamer. Photo 27 (right): Install the 10k Ω resistor with the 3" jumper in your Super Overdrive. Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

I’ve not said much negative about this pedal in this review, but there really isn’t much to say. Sure, there are more advanced overdrive pedals out there, but considering the Boss SD-1’s price, and quality, I believe that it provides outstanding value for money. Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) Adding some gain to a semi-clean guitar amp, you get a great boost without changing your amp's natural tone. Since its release in 1981, the workhorse SD-1 Super Overdrive has been the core gain pedal for generations of players across every musical genre. Based around the revolutionary asymmetrical clipping circuit from the OD-1 Overdrive—one of the three original BOSS compact pedals from 1977—the SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere. Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Overdrive with Other Effects

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Photo 10: On the Boss SD-1’s circuit board, diodes D4, D5, and D6 can be altered in various asymmetrical and symmetrical arrangements for different feels and gain types. Photo 13 (left): Remove the indicated wires and components in your TS9. Photo 14 (right): Remove the indicated wires and components in your SD-1.

Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style's effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang. Read more… 40 Years of the BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive Photo 30 (left): Solder the wire from pot lug 2 to the sleeve of your Super Overdrive’s 1/4" output. Photo 31 (right): Measure and mark the drill hole for your TS9’s new pot. These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Accessories Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY,""IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") I find that it also helps add a little something-something to other pedals too. I usually pair my SD-1 with a distortion pedal to give the distortion some extra body and grit. Dedicated Tone Knob— Wide-range control allows you to go from a warm, singing overdrive to a bright treble-heavy tone that can easily cut through in a mix.AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) Current Draw 10 mA Expected battery life under continuous use Carbon: Approx. 60 hours PH-3 Phase Shifter. The PH-3 is a characterful pedal in its own right, but using it in a chain with the SD-1 elevates it to another level, giving it a natural, analogue sound. One of the best things about the SD-1 is its price point. In most markets, it is priced well below Ibanez’s Tubescreamers, so from a cost perspective, you haven’t got much to loose when trying out a Boss SD-1. 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

By lowering the drive and turning the level knob up, the Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive works as a great booster unit.Octave pedals carve a path for guitarists to veer into synth tones and big bass riffs. Find out how to utilize this expansive effect. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Distortion with Other Effects However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. When plugged into an SD-1, try pushing the level knob to the max, whilst keep the gain on zero. Place the SD-1 at either the beginning of your pedalboard’s signal chain or directly into your amps input to push the envelope of your frontend tone. Alternatively, you can plug the SD-1 into your Effects Loop, which acts perfectly as a solo boost for lead playing. Use the tone knob to find the sweet spot of your desired guitar tone and tune it to the environment you are in. You can then use the gain knob to subtly add a little more “break-up” and sustain - this is a hidden secret of the SD-1!