Definition of Boss SD-1
The SD-1 Super Overdrive is the second overdrive pedal made by the Boss Corporation. Released in 1981 and produced continuously since, the SD-1 was an update to the brand's influential OD-1 Overdrive, adding a tone control and refining its predecessor's circuit for more gain and aggression in its voicing. The changes made the SD-1 especially popular within the growing hard rock and heavy metal subgenres upon its release, with guitarists frequently using it to boost already-distorted amplifiers like the Marshall JCM800. The SD-1's design has remained unchanged since its debut, and it remains a pedalboard staple among both amateur and professional players.
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What is Boss SD-1?
The SD-1 Super Overdrive is the second overdrive pedal made by the Boss Corporation. Released in 1981 and produced continuously since, the SD-1 was an update to the brand's influential OD-1 Overdrive, adding a tone control and refining its predecessor's…
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