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SD-1 is a TS-9 with asymetrical clippnig and a bit more gain -- and a much friendlier price. Get it.
^ this
it's all very subtle, but the assymetry really brings it closer to a preamp tube harmonical spectrum. Do you hear it? Yes, but not that much in a gig in a shabby pub. It is a bit more responsive as well because of the (assymetry) difference in clipping treshold.
I bought one an hour ago. it's sitting in my bag waiting for me to finish my burger. your video played a big role in my decision to buy it. cheers!
Adding the SD1 to a Marshall is like adding gas to a fire. It takes it up a notch. The DS1, when set right, is awesome with Marshalls as well. There's a reason Satriani, Vai, and Doug Aldrich all used it for years. I recently saw a "That Pedal Show" where they played a DS1 through a Plexi half stack and the tone was simply stunning! They couldn't get over it. IMO, it was better than any boutique amp on the show to date.
No reason to buy amps with douple overdrive chanels, you can use a straight amp and the SD1 takes you to
the Brownsound. Even my tiny 5 watt Marshall amp sounds awsome with a SD1 Not to mention adding this
baby to a none master volume Marshall, or Highwatt, Orange (th ones without OD and Masters) it takes
you to where you want it. its a TONE monster all for $60
Just dug threw my box of pedals. Yep, got one. Vintage 1985. Mission accomplished.
That's a keeper!
Lol the point is to use it rather than just own it brother. That being said my over drives don't include an sd1 and never have. I use a treble booster/fuzz face dual pedal I built(sorta like an analog man Sunlion but reverse order) first in the chain for hi end boost or for Hendrix fuzz face clean tones next is a TS9 I've modded for extra bass boost/gain boost options which stock covers my mid boost, and next is a klon clone I built that covers my low end boost. With those three I can cover a ton of ground and that's not including my other 13 pedals in the signal chain out front an in the fx loop. With that said I'm probably gonna buy a second hand sd1 and if I like it(I think it will be a good boost for my 7 string with fishman moderns) build one from scratch so I can make it an ideal addition to my board. With that many pedals I really prefer each pedal built a certain way so it plays nicely with the pedals before an after it. Sometimes I get lucky and the stock configuration works though.
I only have one distortion pedal and it is amazing wanna trade collections?🤣
@@michaelinglis8516 I never thought of using my klon clone (gold archer) for a low end boost because it is so crisp....does it play nice with the fuzz? also, your descript of your mod made me think of that other green distortion pedal with the "spectrum" tone knob. it gives much low boost and has a natural scoop that the spectrum knob clarifies. i saw it on wampler guy. he mentioned you need to tame the lows. seems like something you'd dig
I've gone through dozens of ODs searching for "the one". In front of a Plexi style amp, it's pure 80s joy.
My late uncle left me this pedal among other vintage boss classics like the CE-2 and and DM-2, this review totally made me realize how incredible the SD-1 can sound. Wicked playing too
SD-1 > TS-808
FIGHT ME GRANDPAS
OCD > SD-1 > TS-808 > TS9
This is getting hot in here.
Plague Scythe Studios why not both?
JHS Bonsai "Don't bother guys"
Klon - "cool story bro"
1:38 take my money
Hahaha
The Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive has been a mainstay on my pedal board since 1987. I’ve tried so many other overdrives including ultra expensive boutique pedals, but for the tone I crave, nothing beats an SD-1 in front of my already dirty amp. And for 50 bucks, it can’t be beat!
My best friend just gave me his SD-1 as a present, because he upgraded to one of those fancy Fulltone overdrive pedals... Wow!!!!!!! Sounds fantastic! Really happy with it.
Hold onto that thing, worth it's weight in precious metals.
“Upgraded”
@@brightfalls6788 I know, hahaha
Eddie Van Halen fave. How can you go wrong?
This is exactly why I love this channel, your constantly giving us tips and ideas, your like the guru of gear, and above all you know what your talking about!
Thanks Leon, cheers!
Thanks mate. So much good gear, so little time.
i love this kind of videos where you learn the typical ways in which you should use classic gear
SD-1 into JCM800 is just something special... Me and my friends always joke that SD-1 makes you play better :D
I feel it makes me play better for sure. there's something about the way it changes the feel and works with the guitar's volume and tone knobs
Criss Oliva, one of my favorite guitarists, at one point would run a pair of SD1's (both with gain and volume dimed, one with tone dimed for leads, one with tone all the way down for rythms) amongst some rackmount gear and jcm800s (clean) for his distortion
annnd, you can't fvck with Criss Oliva!! Cheers!!
I honestly feel that way about my 80s mij boss DS1. There's just something magical about it. Its shredtastic
Accidentaly stumbled upon this video. By far some of the coolest guitar sounds I've heared whether you are a metal player or a rock-blues player and overall a great demo of the pedal.
And SD-1 has two qualities:
1. It is all a tube screamer is, but with its assym circuitry it has more output, gain and touch responsivity
2. It is an everlasting boss pedal which you can buy for 25 to 35 bucks second hand and still work with it for the next 20 years.
and if you buy on with classic thru hole electronics, you can repair and swap components in no time. It is a Willys Jeep.
The only major quality the tube screamer has is its colour. But it does not explain the 40 bucks extra.
I've added switches and circuitry to swap between SD and TS clipping before, but i noticed i never really liked the TS setting ... So why bother?
To me the TS on its own has always sounded as if its just putting an overdrive tone overtop your clean signal, IMO the SD1 sounds like its actually overdriving the signal. Imo its a much more natural, amp like overdrive. These days when I play a TS it makes me think of the thin, grainy tones that Emo bands were somehow getting out of perfectly good amps in the early 2000's.
@@bushleague3472 I agree. And all this is most pronounced on a strat like guitar.
Good demo, it shows the best sounds and the most common uses, keep what you are doing
Love my SD-1. I use it as a constant clean boost or slightly dirty boost with my Crate Blue Voodoo 60H. Really gives it a nice thick saturated tone and can also tame the shrill sizzly high end along with a focused set of tubes (Sovtek, Ruby High Gain and Tung Sol 12AX7s and EHX 6L6GCs). Can take on a sound reminiscent of a 5150 when dialed in right. Not exactly like, but can get some of that growl.
Man I'd love to try a blue voodoo seriously underrated amp
Thank you for showing us how you use the pedal. I'll be watching your video again if I purchase this pedal tomorrow. Cheers!
So I'm playing through a fender hotrod (so not the EL34 type Marshall amp that you always hear pairs well with sd-1) and I already have a ts9. I thought I needed some fancy boutique for 2nd stage od so I've been kinda snubbing the sd-1. But I bought it the other day on a whim - its cheap enough to just try it out, i figured. And woah! am I impressed!😊 She got grunt! While the ts purrs, the sd snarls! Together, they cover so much tonal range. New convert here! No need for a klon/llama/OCD etc etc now.
Although...(! that's the GAS gremlin talking now!)
P.S. It's a pleasure to be the 100th commentator of this terrific video. If it weren't for vids like this, no way I'd have tried out a "cheap" pedal.
The TS/SD combo is amazing. That would make for a cool video actually...
I’ve had this next to so many boutiques OD, they keep coming and going but the SD1 never leaves the pedalboard.. this thing over a hot tube amp sounds fucking sweet
As others have said....
I've had many OD pedals come and go but nothing has kicked my SD-1 off my board in 20 years.
I totally agree Leon,
Especially in a Live situation where depending on the room or the mic you really need to have something which allows you to cut through the mix, the Boss sd-1 is outstanding, it's like having something which everytime gives you the tone you are used to hear, practically it's a tone Re-store-tor
Just bought a vintage 1983 sd1 and a sd1w... largely because of your monster tone.
Keen to hear how the '83 and the Waza Craft compare to one another
Such a great pedal. It is my go to for boosting into an already driven amp.
Hard to beat that way.
Good showing the right way to use this pedal. Some videos are awful
the FX loop thing made it sound vaguely like Queens of the Stone Age lol
It's rare when a pedal is so affordable and so damn incredible but this one definitely is. I paid $650 for a uni-vibe because I wanted the best but the SD-1 is as good as it gets for overdrive / distortion ... $35 used 🎸🤘🏼
Hahaha yep, gets the job done for pocket change. Love it.
I had one sold it, want another one, ZW used one alot, and Jason Becker, and just about every Shred hero Mike Varney recorded in the 80's. Great pedal.
I picked up this pedal yesterday and threw it in front of my DSL 2000 50w green channel. I never left that channel all night...great stuff.
Show this pedal the love! Has been one of my faves and have even done gigs with it 'always on'!
Love your enthusiasm! Great playing Leon!
Thanks for checking it out mate
Oh, c'mon. Use the SD-1 into the Soldano, man!
This video actually helped me in a studio context last night.
I had a mix with a lead guitar track that was kinda harsh in the top end. The guitar had already been recorded through an amp and a cab into a mic and into the DAW by the client, so I couldn't change the tone. But I threw a plugin of this pedal onto the lead track, and it did the trick to sooth the harsh top end and provide a mid bump that lifted the solo out of the mix. It sounded fantastic! I ended up diming all the controls, and it just worked. Typically, I'd advise against diming the controls due to noise when the guitarist isn't playing, but in this case the guitar had already been recorded so that wasn't an issue. I cut out anything in the track that wasn't his solo, and that's like a manual noise gate.
Gonna do a mix minute video on that at some point on my channel, and I'll reference this video for sure. If anyone's curious, I used the Plugin Alliance bx_yellowdrive
That's super awesome to hear! I guess in that context it's acting like eq and saturation, very cool idea
@@LeonTodd yeah, exactly. I thought, I can’t put it in the fox loop, but let’s just see what happens.
Mother of god it just worked
Sold my old one. Just found another for 10 pounds at a flea market. Glad it's back in stock :)
Bought one circa 1995/1996, and will love it till I die.
Absolutely one of the best demos ever. Really captures just want this pedal can do, and why it's so popular. It's the right way to use it, to boost an amp that already has a bit of grit. They don't do much for a clean amp, and I like using them in front of the amp. I never liked distortion pedals in effects loops. I want distortion pedals to interact directly with the preamp, as a kind of EQ, to really help shape the tone in radically different ways. I always felt other effects sounded better through effects loops. But in general, I almost never use effects loops. I use a fuzzbox, usually a Boss Turbo Distortion or my WazaCraft SD-1. I love what the Waza mod does for this pedal, but it's still a great pedal without using the custom mode.
Thank you for demonstrating level at 10, drive at 0. I wanted to see this specifically.
I've had mine since 2012 and to this day, I feel no need or desire to buy another overdrive pedal.
Puts a lot of boutique stuff to shame
@@LeonTodd i have a BB preamp or a OCD and use the SD1 to increase the gain its sound really good not need to buy a $250 pedal .
Theres really no need for most boutique pedals. Most are straight up clones of the meat n potato classics. Most over drive boxes and distortion boxes are just straight up copies of the sd1, ts9, rat, big muff and tone bender circuits anyhow. When you get right down to it theres less than ten original dirt boxes everyone copies. If your into pedals just get stick with the classics and save yourself some money.
you are the wiser man
The Boss SD-1 also sounds beautiful as a high gain boost in front of certain solid state amps as well. Because it doesn’t compress in the same way as a Tube Screamer, you’re able to get a lot more dynamic attack out of your playing on top of the added mids and adjustable treble, making it perfect for more modern styles of music like Djent.
Magic - watched your 40th anniversary video on this SD-1 and had to hear more. Magic says it all. Okay, maybe also goosebumps... That's a good word.
I´ve got one myself. It´s great. I use it to boost my marshall and tighten up its sound. The tone I´m usually going for is Megadeth´s live tone during the Rust In Piece/Clash Of The Titans tour sound. Works perfectly with my Marshall. For a solo boost, I just use a Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer in the FX-loop, set as a mid & slight volume boost. Works like a charm I reckon!
I used to use an sd1 and a ge20, killer combo!
Great demo and nice guitar work. Your hair is fantastic. I wish I could have a mane like that. No joke.
Love the SD1. It’s the perfect pedal for my Marshall. I have the analogman modded one and its great.
i've heard they sound great
That combination is the sound of the 80s to me. You can't beat it fir crunch. I think of scorpion Zoo when I think sd1 into Marshall. The rat can do it too
Love the Scorps, especially that era
The secret weapon in front of a Marshall
Hell yes sir! I have mine with all knobs at 12 o clock running through a JCM 2000 and it's Heaven
While an argument could definitely be made for the SD-1 that there is no better OD pedal period, I would say it’s practically an absolute fact that there is no better OD pedal for $50.
That looks interesting. I might consider buying it actually.
Thanks for the demo and the tips Leon !
It's simple but it works. And it's cheap!
Mine is near 20yrs old and it’s great.
nothing better than Leon's "finding that surprise note" face. Great use of this pedal, I've taken my MXR super badass OD and used it in a similar way and its so fun and different.
if i ever make tee shirts I'll just put that face on there
I guess you could say, *puts on sunglass* 😎 Its a BOSS. Dang it, I am really gone to have to get one now huh?
Dooooooo iiiiit! Run it into a MT-2 for mega gainz
I just ordered one for my Peavey 6505 so I can have decent sound at bedroom volumes. That along with a decent EQ pedal are a must for guitarists with tube amps.
Love the 6505 with this boosting it
@@LeonTodd yup - I tried the Boss SD-1 on a cheap tube amp and saw amazing results. Will test and make a video with my 6505 once it arrives in the post later this week.
SD1 in front to take out the bass & tighten it. EQ in the loop to fill it back in.
Dude, so correct on half of this. I've been chasing a better overdrive pedal for years, and I'm 1 for 10 on my search. (Jetter Gain Stage gold is only better pedal on my board). Yes, this is a pedal we should all have, especially since it's a better od than pedals three to five times the price, but I strongly differ with your use. 1) your demo shows why I chase other ods--the top of the mids and the highs are harsh on this pedal; bad on its own, but good in a mix if controlled w/ tone knob (2) the gain is excessive and noisy, but ez fix by dialing back below noon and crank the level (3) I really question use of this pedal straight to power amp in or fx in or in the loop for solo boost altho i could see it as in case of emergency, like your example, in which you play great to show off the special tone of this pedal . 4) Overdriving the already driven amp is a blast, but maybe doesnt sound as good as it feels....nice playing on those riffs tho...you sure nailed the Zach Wylde, and yeah, i think he uses this pedal into a Marshall....one more thing i've noticed is this pedal plays great with all kinds of different guitars with the high level and rolled off tone and drive....
my heart stopped at 2:20 when the explorer started dangling :O
It sounds good buddy boy! You have great tone no matter what you play.
The only reason I could ever think of for people hating on the SD-1 is if they are running an especially clean rig where they really want to preserve high end detail - this pedal is notorious for its bypass noticeably rolling off some high end. sound-wise, it's like a more aggressive tubescreamer... find the tubescreamer too soft and rounded sounding for your needs?... get the SD-1 instead, it'll do what the tubescreamer does, only with a bit more grit around the edges.
I just picked up a Waza SD-1w and love it. Works like a champ with a Recto, Yeti, Orange and Vox. Turns them all into very angry sounding amps (even the Vox!).
It's so good with a Recto. Tames the flub and turns it into a tight metal machine.
@@LeonTodd Amazing playing and tone man!!! How do you think the sd1 would pair with an Orange Rocker 30? I play in punk rock band, using Dirty channel volume at 12, and gain at about 2 or 3, and have always struggled for decent lead boost... (Rocker 30 has no loop) Cheers
@@metomyoujane it should do the job nicely. Either that or a graphic eq would be a great choice to bump the mids
@@LeonTodd I used to have a boss EQ. Sold it stupidly.... It's the closest I've gotten to a good boost. Had a slight split second delay it kicking it on and it working though.... Anyway sounds like a standard sd1 is the go. Is yours new stock? Not an old 80's MIJ or anything? Thanks again mate
I never gigged without a good 'ole SD-1.
ZAKK WYDLE RIFF ALERT🤯🤯🤯
100% picking this pedal up tomorrow now 😱
No more tears is on if my all-time favorite riffs.
Ok, soundman here. The SD-1 might not be as good a smooth overdrive/clean boost as a Klon; tone aficionados might not find it as good a blues-solo train as, let’s say, the original MJM London Fuzz (which totally worth the 225 bucks for 2 knobs, fight me, this thing is the best analog fuzz ever made, apart of the Analogman). It might not be as powerful as a Colorsound overdriver. It might not be as well known as the 808 or 909. It’s also not as versatile as a EQD Plume, not as hi-fi as a morning glory... a mojomojo might be a bit more dynamic... you get the point. *But it’s the most usefully versatile overdrive ever for classic rock and blues tones*. It’s the most well-rounded, no frills, smooth OD pedal I know off. If you have to buy only one OD pedal... get an SD1
Thank you 😊
My favorite od pedal.I have 3,sold 2,kept one in the shelf .
Well done and thanks for sharing brother!
Function 3 in the effects loop. EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Boss should have you on commission
You know that a guitarist is happy, when we make these faces!!
Great video bro the sd1 has been in both my rigs since the day it came out killa pedal .
Oh my God !!! What a sound !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you made me fell in love on this pedal
Straight forward review! No nonsense talk, applicable
Eres un crack absoluto,...... GRACIAS por tus videos y por tu "buen rollo" ....saludos desde Spain
This pedal is relatively cheap, and has a lot of potential for mods or upgrades, to make it even more versatile, the true bypass mod, is great and eliminates all the components who damp the sound, after that is very clear, by mistake I disconnected a Drive wire and all of the sudden the pedal had an incredible distorted sound, it was amazing, but the Drive couldn't be adjusted, so, I soldered back and I regret it because I cannot figure out how to replicate this, I guess a bypassed potentiometer could do the magic
I enjoyed this video. Well done,
Just bought a mint one for 35 bux, that included shipping, can't go wrong!
My only pedal as of now. Everyone should own one.
The Best standalone drive and booster, boss is boss - for hard Rock and neoclassical metal and glam metal
I got a ds1 about a month ago or so and i love everything about it! I use it more as a boost for one of my guitars that needs more help with higher end tones but i now like to use it a lot for my main tone.
How does it fare pushing the SLO?? Thanks! SD-1 or Friedman golden pearl?
I definitely love mine! Almost always for boost hi gain or for a brighter "crisper"(?) clean.
You gave me an idea, never tried before but now I might because of the 3 amps that are here, but with your gear what do you say about a video with combinations of pre amps with different power amp, you know... just for science.
Sounds rad! Michael Nielsen has a great preamp/power amp comparison too.
Just got my sd-1 it will be shipped on Monday I have a dsl5c.
It's not a MXR distortion + , but it will do.
I mean for the money, everyone should own one
Just picked up one of these a couple days ago... So good
They boost setting is awesome
this dude shreds
This is an amazing pedal. Love the Boss SD-1 or SD-1w Super Overdrives. must have rock pedals. Zakk Wylde used it before MXR cloned it and it became the MXR Wylde ZW-44 Overdrive pedal. All 3 sound the same. Great Dirty Marshall Amp pedals. they sound so good. I like MXR brand but the Boss Sd-1 or Sd-1w Super Overdrives sound just like it.
Overdrives are great pedals, sometimes better than distortion pedals. I have an FBM1 Fender Bassman Boss pedal, which simulates the original amplifier and I tell you it has the same quality as SD1 but with parametric equalizing. Anyway, boss overdrives are great. : )
very interesting, I'm going to buy it.
You have a wonderfull phrasing
Every guitariſt needs a Tech 21 Q Strip, Tech 21 GT2, & an MXR Diſtortion +.
Keep em coming!
Nice playing thank u and i want one!
Hello Leon! I get a smooth creamy overdrive with my SD1 with my drive on about 8 Oclock position and level up fairly high. Thanks!!
After 30 years to me nothing beats a les paul plugged straight into a blackface bassman I always seem to fall back on using knobs on my guitar to achieve diff . Tones
I have a cheapo Chinese TS (I think its a TS9 and 808 clone with switch) called a "Demon".
I'm going to probably use my 009 mooer as a boost. :P
Yep. I agree, and they're so cheap every guitarist should own at least 2 or 3. The Boss SD-1 is a great value. I have dozens of overdrive pedals, and not one has bumped my SD-1 off my pedalboard.
I use od3 boss overdrive to boost jack hammer marshall..great sound..
Best fucking review, orderd one after two minutes of the video 🤘
I have the Analogman SD-1 / 808. Love it.
Just got one, so good... Don't know why I was initially looking at boutique overdrive????? $79AUD
I love using my SD-1 to boost my ADA MP1!
I see you have immaculate taste in gear!
Love my early made in Japan sd1 ..i use it instead of tube driver .they are cheap and sound really good. Mxr classic overdrive is like a true bypass sd1 and ts in one package .it has an internal switch that changes the clipping .mxr doesn't tell u this but it really is in there.lol .Boss rocks