I've had many overdrive pedals in my life, some cheap, some expensive very well regarded units. SD-1 kicked them all off the board, to my greatest surprise
That 1984 MIJ sounds awesome....i just grabbed one! 1:15 in the video, I run mine the same level at 3pm, drive at 9am. That setting sounds killer with my Les Paul into a Marshall head! Thanks for the Great video of the vintage MIJ SD-1 🤘🤘
An easy choice, the SD-1 is one of the best value pedals ever made. The JHS has a huge problem in that it’s the same price as the incredibly versatile Plumes.
Versatility can come at a price though. A greater sonic profile, can mean extra signal path clutter which saps tone, dynamics, overall. This overdrive seems very well-designed, and not a Tubescreamer/congruent, like the Plumes or SD1. Which the Tubescreamer can be thought of as a symmetrically clipping cousin of, given that tye OD-1 had no tone knob.
RUMOR: A fella I work with is telling me the 3 series OD is a Klon kopy. Its knobs do read similar to my EHX Soul Food which is supposed to be a Klon type OD. any thoughts?
It's actually a soft clipper, circuit-wise more like the SD-1 here or the JHS morning glory. Klons are hard clippers, though they sound similar to the soft clipping drivers, moreso than they do other hard clippers like the OCD, imo. A lot the most common gain pedals use three knob layouts so it can be confusing.
@@andrewm-d6527 The klon uses a clean blend path to achieve this, as well as just being a damn clever circuit. Nothing else was like the Klon when it came out, no matter what sounded like it.
JHS says it’s based on the Hao Rumble Mod, which was designed as a Dumble type pedal ie.articulate, compressed, gainy lead sounds. Nothing to do with a Klon circuit. I’m bemused that it’s demonstrated here at full volume. Unity level is around 9-11 o’clock depending on the gain.
The JHS is a modded copy of an old Hao Rumble Dumble drive. You could compare it to a JHS Moonshine, a J. Rockett Dude or a Zen Drive. Or the new Warm Audio Warm Drive.
The Boss SD1 is currently $69.99 and the JHS Series 3 Overdrive is $84.99. JHS's option is NOT a cheap knock-off. Nor was the original Boss SD1 ever expensive. I couldn't find the price for a new one in the 80s. But I remember in the 90s when I started playing that Boss pedals were very attainable.
@@CaptPostmod I thought the JHS 3 was suppose to be a nod to the 80s mij SD1 which are much pricier. If not and it is a general OD there are obviously plenty of other options around that price.
@@nycLPplayer The 80s mij SD1s are pricey now, but were not when released. I was responding to the sentiment that the "next generation" has "inexpensive options". A new SD1 has never been an expensive option. Nor is the JHS option a "cheap" option in comparison to budget brand choices.
I've had many overdrive pedals in my life, some cheap, some expensive very well regarded units. SD-1 kicked them all off the board, to my greatest surprise
Ah yes I remember reading that the JHS 3 series overdrive sounds best with the body control all the way to the left...
That 1984 MIJ sounds awesome....i just grabbed one! 1:15 in the video, I run mine the same level at 3pm, drive at 9am. That setting sounds killer with my Les Paul into a Marshall head! Thanks for the Great video of the vintage MIJ SD-1 🤘🤘
Two Great Sounding Pedals
I wonder how the JHS fares with humbuckers ?
There was plenty of Tone travel left unused with the Strat.
everything sounds betters with Humbuckers
Just the video I was looking for
An easy choice, the SD-1 is one of the best value pedals ever made. The JHS has a huge problem in that it’s the same price as the incredibly versatile Plumes.
Have you tried the newer ones, the ones you can't mod? Terrible.
Versatility can come at a price though. A greater sonic profile, can mean extra signal path clutter which saps tone, dynamics, overall. This overdrive seems very well-designed, and not a Tubescreamer/congruent, like the Plumes or SD1. Which the Tubescreamer can be thought of as a symmetrically clipping cousin of, given that tye OD-1 had no tone knob.
My SD-1 is always plugged in.
On or off.
Nice, Thanks Man))
RUMOR: A fella I work with is telling me the 3 series OD is a Klon kopy. Its knobs do read similar to my EHX Soul Food which is supposed to be a Klon type OD. any thoughts?
seem similar to the BOSS Super Overdrive it's vs. here. they both sound amazing..
It's actually a soft clipper, circuit-wise more like the SD-1 here or the JHS morning glory. Klons are hard clippers, though they sound similar to the soft clipping drivers, moreso than they do other hard clippers like the OCD, imo. A lot the most common gain pedals use three knob layouts so it can be confusing.
@@andrewm-d6527 The klon uses a clean blend path to achieve this, as well as just being a damn clever circuit. Nothing else was like the Klon when it came out, no matter what sounded like it.
JHS says it’s based on the Hao Rumble Mod, which was designed as a Dumble type pedal ie.articulate, compressed, gainy lead sounds. Nothing to do with a Klon circuit. I’m bemused that it’s demonstrated here at full volume. Unity level is around 9-11 o’clock depending on the gain.
The JHS is a modded copy of an old Hao Rumble Dumble drive. You could compare it to a JHS Moonshine, a J. Rockett Dude or a Zen Drive. Or the new Warm Audio Warm Drive.
SD1!
Ufff SD-1👏🏻🤘🏻
sd1 is the best screamer
Sd-1 fans here ...in reply..😊
Boss sd1
It is great that the next generation will have such great inexpensive options. I wish I had the "close enough" gene in me.
Meh, tc mojomojo is more interesting and much cheaper.
The Boss SD1 is currently $69.99 and the JHS Series 3 Overdrive is $84.99. JHS's option is NOT a cheap knock-off. Nor was the original Boss SD1 ever expensive. I couldn't find the price for a new one in the 80s. But I remember in the 90s when I started playing that Boss pedals were very attainable.
@@CaptPostmod I thought the JHS 3 was suppose to be a nod to the 80s mij SD1 which are much pricier. If not and it is a general OD there are obviously plenty of other options around that price.
@@nycLPplayer The 80s mij SD1s are pricey now, but were not when released. I was responding to the sentiment that the "next generation" has "inexpensive options". A new SD1 has never been an expensive option. Nor is the JHS option a "cheap" option in comparison to budget brand choices.
SD-1 for the Win
This 1984 SD1 may sound better, but the newer SD1’s are terrible. Thin and harsh. IMO
sd1
SD1 is fuller with a deeper bass response
jhs has more dimensions to it but double the price
SD1 win