Boss SD-1 Review (I've owned this for 15 years)
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
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I've owned my Boss SD-1 for over 15 years, so I've made this video to share my experiences with it over this time!
Gear used (affiliate link, not sponsored!):
Boss SD-1: amzn.to/48kmOC7
If you just want to hear how it sounds, you can jump to 2:32!
Check out the full article here: www.roundtableaudio.com/boss-sd-1-review/
I own both an original Tube Screamer and also the Boss Super Overdrive. I personally prefer the Boss Super Overdrive, because it has such an appealing, smooth and responsive tone, which is so tube-like, and which I never tire of!
Thanks for your comment - that's really interesting! It's surprising how great this fairly inexpensive pedal sounds!
I’ve had a TS-9 for many years but never was totally happy with it. Then I tried the SD-1 and preferred it. The EQ curve is more pleasing to my ear. I also like the sound of asymmetrical clipping more than symmetrical clipping.
I still have the TS, just in case.
I also have an ibanez tube screamer mini and boss SD-1. I use TS almost always with 50% tone, 0% gain and 100% level, and after it, I run SD-1 with maximum drive. With noise gate on a clean channel, it gives a great lead tone in my view.
I find SD-1 better in a few ways because it is cleaner on minimal gain and dirtier on maximal gain than tube screamer. But, unlike SD-1, I use TS all the time, and I don't turn it off even if I'm not at home for a weekend :D
It's the best "live" overdrive I've ever played. Where many overdrives sound pleasing in my basement then I get out on a stage and they lack that mid that cuts through the mix.
Awesome Video, thank you so much. It is exactly what I wanted, short, precise, good examples which are not overproduced. Thank you again :)
Thanks, glad I could help 😊
I know tone is subjective but this pedal is an absolute must for Guitarists. Great review 👍👍
Thanks James! 😊
@@ConorRocksYT all overdrives-and most pedals , react slightly different to different amps-tube or solid state
I just got one today. I've got a 14-pin Boss OD-1 on my board, i think this is better. I know they do different things, but i think this is my new favourite pedal (and i also have a Klon KTR - but this just does something DIFFERENT). An awesome pedal
That's awesome 😊 glad you're enjoying your new pedal!
awesome, I watched a few review, this is for the best and well edited, THANKS!
Thank you! I really appreciate that 😊
@@ConorRocksYT I'm getting one also, amazing review!
The SD-1 is a true classic. And if you love the SD-1, wait til you try the OD-3!
I've not tried the OD-3, but after a quick search it sounds interesting!
How does it compare to the SD-1?
For me the od-3 doesn’t sound as good as the sd-1 and I can’t justify the price jump.
The od3 is another great pedal. It is different and has less of a mid boost
With HO pups the sd1 and ds1 I find I'm using them more as a clean boost 🤟🤟
I agree! The SD-1 in particular makes a great boost in my opinion 😊
I have one and it sounds great I've heard of people compared them to tube screamers
Thanks for your comment, Larry. Yeah, as I understand they're pretty similar to tube screamers!
They have the same topology and opamp. It's just a few component swaps to turn it into a ts9 or ts808.
i seem to lean more toward this than i do the TS808
From what I understand they both have very similar circuitry - but I've not used a TS808 to compare them!
The SD-1 has been great for me - really reliable and a great sound (and about half the price of TS808!)
I’m the same. I sold my 808 after getting this.
It’s similar to tubescreamers however the clipping is different. I found it to be not quite as smooth as the TS808, the clipping on the SD1 actually sounded more natural or “amp like” than the screamer, yet still had a similar eq characteristic.
From what i saw and heard in AB vids, the TS is 'smoother', and the SD is 'edge-ier'. Which is why i chose SD for my Strat into PRRI. But funny thing is i find myself pulling out the LesPaul more now to pair with the SD thru Prince, maybe coz i like a little harder rock? Also ive heard the SD has (a little) more gain than the TS. I was also about to buy a Marshall Guvnor reissue or BluesBreaker reissue. But in the shop i paired an SD1 with a GE7, and compared it against both Guvnor and Bluesbreaker separately... with Strat and 65 Prince. To me, the SD1/GE7 left both the marshall pedals in the dust ...it was a significantly more appealing sound, and that was only using the 1st (Bass) slider on the GE7, to add some bottom to match the Drivemaster/Guvnors EQ. Only moved that dlider about 1/3 of way between flat and full. With another 6 bands of joy to explore at home.
so you bought it when you were 3?
Yup, started playing early.
Edit: To confirm, I'm nearly 30 - but thanks!
I tried many others and came home so to speak.
I feel the same way. It can really hold its own compared to other pedals!
That’s an odd way to play Sabbath Bloody Sabbath😂
This sounds like a softer rat pedal .
Dad rock
It's a great pedal for vintage rock, you don't have to be a dad! 😉
Jessie is a dad
@@GROCK619 yep