Product Comparison: Boss SD-1 vs Boss OD-3


Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Effects Pedal
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Boss OD-3 Overdrive Pedal
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General Specifications
Brand
Boss
Boss
Model
SD-1
OD-3
Origin
China
China
About the Product
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. The SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere.
Built in the tradition of the legendary BOSS overdrives, the OD-3 OverDrive pedal gives guitarists a greatly expanded range of smooth overdrive tones and improved response while staying true to the original.
Key Specs
Type
Overdrive
Overdrive
Output Impedance
1000 Ω
1000 Ω
Controls
Drive knob, Tone knob, Level knob, Pedal switch
Drive knob, Tone knob, Level knob, Pedal switch
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Effects Pedal
  • This is a great pedal for a great price. Amazing sound.
  • The tone is absolutely superb, super easy to use.
  • Really nice sounding overdrive.
  • This is a very good overdrive pedal.
  • Good overdrive pedal, good quality-price ratio.
Boss OD-3 Overdrive Pedal
  • A great overdrive pedal.
  • Great tone with all my guitars and fits into my rig perfectly.
  • Great overdrive pedal. Its very responsive to your guitars volume and to your picking style.
  • This is a great pedal - I am very happy with the overdrive and the quality of the pedal.
  • It's very versatile and has a good amount of controls.
Size & Weight
Height
5.08 in.
5.08 in.
Width
2.87 in.
2.87 in.
Depth
2.32 in.
2.32 in.
Weight
0.79 lbs.
0.82 lbs.
Features
Display
No
No
Input(s)
1/4"
1/4"
Output(s)
1/4"
1/4"
Recording Feature
No
No
Power Supply
AC Adaptor, Alkaline battery
AC Adaptor, Alkaline battery
Extras
Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit, Mild-to-moderate drive tones, Stacks well with boost, overdrive, and distortion pedals
Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit, Dynamic, non-muffled tones, Unique tone control
What customers say about "Features"
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Effects Pedal
  • Excellent product - great range of sounds and usual superb Boss quality.
  • Very nice sound clarity even when blended with other effects.
  • Beautiful and versatile excellent sound.
  • Great sounds, nice for beginners.
  • The sound quality is really nice. Highly recommend.
Boss OD-3 Overdrive Pedal
  • Perfect condition. Came with 9v battery ready installed.
  • Works great, no complaint at all.
  • The OD-3 features a myriad of overdrive tones.
  • Compact and fits anywhere, besides being very charming.
  • Its has a nice, quality tone and its not to ice picky like other Boss pedals.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
5 year(s)
5 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download

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