I've been a fan of the SD-1 since the 80s. I currently use the Waza Craft edition and love it. It just adds the right amount of magic to get you the perfect tone. Besides its name, it's not a simple heavy metal pedal. it's great for all genres of music. With a pedal like this, you can contour your sound, boost for leads, etc. I've always said, Never underestimate the power of a good pedal.
@@ricksanchezito8972 The Waza has a switch that turns their mod on or off. I like it on, because I feel it adds another dimension of presence, which works well for me as I like to drive Fender amps rather than bright Marshalls.
Use #3 is exactly what I'm looking for - I've got humbucker guitars going into a Marshall DSL40CR and don't want to add gain, just "tighten up" the flubby bass (or add some gain for a solo boost), I need to try this pedal!
I’ve been using one since 1984. The C-6 (removal) mod is a good mod if you want less midrange and a more open tone. I use a stock one beside a modded one, for the best of both worlds.
@@earthstrong-43.72 I think it’s so silly that people rag on Zakk when half of them can’t even play half of the stuff he does. He’s a very well rounded musician who can shred but also can play melodically, and he doesn’t get paid to play pretty solos, he gets paid to rock 🤘
Nice demo AAAA++++++ SD1 rocks!! If you have a single channel amp like my 66 Fender Bassman mine is modified with a master volume set it to where it is just on the verge of breakup 3.5 to 4 on my amp use the master volume to bring the volume down. Use the SD1 to push the amp over the top set gain to taste and you will get overdrive heaven at a volume you can be in the same room with. I know some really think the master volume mod on an old Bassman is sacrilege if so you also probably think the SD1 is a crap pedal because it cost under $50.00 current price. Well, you are just wrong. :)
Through a clean amp might be the most common way to use an overdrive pedal but this pedal much like the DS-1 was made to go into an edge of breakup to dirty amp.
Marco Taproot You can’t unless you have a Metal Amp. This is an overdrive circuit. Not a distortion. If you have a Metal amp then you could use his to slam the front and tighten up the bass and get that chugga chug. If you have a clean amp....get a Metal amp. 🤘🏼
Boss SD-1 . Boss BD-2 . Boss OD-3 . Boss DS-1 voilà mes 4 pédales , après 40 ans de guitare et après avoir essayé et possédé un nombre incalculable de pédales boutique , plus chères les unes que les autres , je suis revenu depuis longtemps aux bonnes vielles pédales BOSS . Increvables , indestructibles et les seules qui ne font pas de bruits au déclenchement . La BD2 et la l'OD3 ensemble le gain a fond et c'est une magnifique Fuzz .
I already have a DS1 but i’m looking for an affordable pedal that can do 4 things. 1st as an overdrive sound that’s less heavy then a Ds1 for some calmer stuff and 2. as clean boost for some more full sounding clean playing. 3rd would be as a boost after my Ds 1 for solos, does it have a big volume boost? 4. also am wondering if I could place it before my Ds 1 with the level down so that when I engage my Ds1 at full level it has a significant volume boost. My main question is does it have a versatile level knob that I can use for dynamics? Are all these things possible? Thanks. Great video by the way!
I just got one for Christmas. I plug it in the amp and all it does is act like a volume pedal and nothing else. It doesn’t sound like it does on this video. Any guess what could be wrong with it? Also, I don’t have an adapter on it, could that be the problem? Cheers!
It’s more like how it is at the 2:50 mark yea? I was having the same issue, but think of it sort of as a way to achieve a maxed out tube amp sound. I was playing it through the bright mode of my amp and having your same issue, but when I switch to the girth I got the sound I wanted
What pedal do I need to play the beginning of "smells like teen spirit"? I just want to be able to change from clean to distorted without touching my amp.
@@michaelpurdieabbott7743 Thank you. Did some research and I think you're right. The DS 1 is what I'm after. Just bought one for $50 off of americanmusicsupply. Thanks again for the help.
Bilal Nachabeh I’ve had both. I love the SD1 with my Marshall 2525. It just works. The SF is good by itself on a clean amp or a slightly broken up amp to drive it into break up but to me it didn’t pair well with a heavily crunchy amp. 🤘🏼
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Possibly the best and most comprehensive demo of this pedal. Nice job and thanks for your help.
Yes I totally agree
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I've been a fan of the SD-1 since the 80s. I currently use the Waza Craft edition and love it. It just adds the right amount of magic to get you the perfect tone. Besides its name, it's not a simple heavy metal pedal. it's great for all genres of music. With a pedal like this, you can contour your sound, boost for leads, etc. I've always said, Never underestimate the power of a good pedal.
What's the difference in this and the waza craft?
@@ricksanchezito8972 The Waza has a switch that turns their mod on or off. I like it on, because I feel it adds another dimension of presence, which works well for me as I like to drive Fender amps rather than bright Marshalls.
Thank you very much, I recently got a Boss SD-1 and I finally understood how to use it better.
I just got this a few days ago, wow I did not know you can also use it as a clean boost! Thanks for sharing!!
Great demo. The best on RUclips so far. And nice playing also.
Use #3 is exactly what I'm looking for - I've got humbucker guitars going into a Marshall DSL40CR and don't want to add gain, just "tighten up" the flubby bass (or add some gain for a solo boost), I need to try this pedal!
I’ve been using one since 1984. The C-6 (removal) mod is a good mod if you want less midrange and a more open tone. I use a stock one beside a modded one, for the best of both worlds.
I still got mine from 1980
I just got a new one. I left my original in a casket with an ex guitarist.
It is in my board since 1780. I like mine modded.
How do you do the mod?
@@DotM68 - just google it, you simply remove the capacitor, really simple, takes 5-10 minutes max.
The right way to show how a pedal works! Thanks
Killer demo my friend you just sold me on it! Great three demos of how to use it! Thank you very much! Great playing too .
Thanks! :)
Great demo, and beautiful SG!
Zakk Wylde use the SD-1 overdrive through a dirty Marshall. Sounds fantastic
@John Dough dumb reason to hate a piece of gear.
Edit: Wylde has monster tone, and shreds like one too.
@@earthstrong-43.72 I think it’s so silly that people rag on Zakk when half of them can’t even play half of the stuff he does. He’s a very well rounded musician who can shred but also can play melodically, and he doesn’t get paid to play pretty solos, he gets paid to rock 🤘
Thank you for making this helpful demo. Much-appreciated!
Great explaination! SD1 is a keeper
Nice demo AAAA++++++ SD1 rocks!! If you have a single channel amp like my 66 Fender Bassman mine is modified with a master volume set it to where it is just on the verge of breakup 3.5 to 4 on my amp use the master volume to bring the volume down. Use the SD1 to push the amp over the top set gain to taste and you will get overdrive heaven at a volume you can be in the same room with. I know some really think the master volume mod on an old Bassman is sacrilege if so you also probably think the SD1 is a crap pedal because it cost under $50.00 current price. Well, you are just wrong. :)
Cool demo man. Love my SD1 w/ my Marshall 2525. Match made in purgatory! 😂🤘🏼
Nice! Thank you, this video was so useful :)
Thx!!! Not many vids explain the science behind the controls of our favorite pedals !!!
great demo!
Nice, thoughtful review 👍🌟
Great video - very nicely done
Hallo Sascha. Sehr cooler Kanal. Ich liebe den Superoverdrive. Schönes Video
Danke! :)
Great video love this pedal!!
Best demo!
great review. you taught this old dog new tricks.
This is now only $49 on Amazon folks, I just bought one.
Inflation sucks they're 62 now
its 49 again
I love playing van halen with my SD-1
idiots still buying boutique pedals 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😆 spending $200 to $400 dollars lol This boss still amazing for the value 👍🎸🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Through a clean amp might be the most common way to use an overdrive pedal but this pedal much like the DS-1 was made to go into an edge of breakup to dirty amp.
Does it give a significant volume boost?
@@Ballonpoire39 yes
@@Ballonpoire39 the ds-1 not as much
@@destroso I have a ds1 and there is literally not a boost. It either goes down in volume or remains the same db if on max level.
@@Ballonpoire39 ha! the sd-1 boosts for sure
I just picked one of these up used for $46...cheapest, high-quality boost you'll find! 🎸😎🎸
How can I use this to play metal?
Marco Taproot You can’t unless you have a Metal Amp. This is an overdrive circuit. Not a distortion. If you have a Metal amp then you could use his to slam the front and tighten up the bass and get that chugga chug. If you have a clean amp....get a Metal amp. 🤘🏼
@@JohnPArgueta Or a full on high gain distortion pedal!
Boss MT 2 for metal.
Depends on the type of metal and what you want out of it.
I use one in front of a dimed tube head and it works just fine for Stoner Rock
Stack it with a distortion pedal, sd 1 & Proco Rat 2 is a good combo
Boss SD-1 . Boss BD-2 . Boss OD-3 . Boss DS-1 voilà mes 4 pédales , après 40 ans de guitare et après avoir essayé et possédé un nombre incalculable de pédales boutique , plus chères les unes que les autres , je suis revenu depuis longtemps aux bonnes vielles pédales BOSS . Increvables , indestructibles et les seules qui ne font pas de bruits au déclenchement . La BD2 et la l'OD3 ensemble le gain a fond et c'est une magnifique Fuzz .
Great sound
Does this work for an Ed Van Halen type tone?
Pedro SepRob you need spandex pants for that tone
Mark Kindermann Art what the fuck lol
Mark Kindermann Art Lol
Tone secret!!!
Mine a fuzz kinda sound and dont know really what could be.
The wind cries mary!!!
can someone tell me the name of the song in the minute 2:50?
It's no song, just some random tunes :)
It is reminiscent of Nothing else matters by Metallica
good review
Thank you!
What version? I find the new one kills the bass and too much mid, sounds lofi
Can we have chorus tone with this pedal?
No, this is an overdrive pedal.
Can it sound good for playing Aerosmith's "Cryin'"?
I'd say so
Cool!!
Awesome
Whilst I've always liked the over drive sound of these pedals it drove me crazy that they have such a severe bass roll off that can't be adjusted.
I already have a DS1 but i’m looking for an affordable pedal that can do 4 things. 1st as an overdrive sound that’s less heavy then a Ds1 for some calmer stuff and 2. as clean boost for some more full sounding clean playing. 3rd would be as a boost after my Ds 1 for solos, does it have a big volume boost? 4. also am wondering if I could place it before my Ds 1 with the level down so that when I engage my Ds1 at full level it has a significant volume boost. My main question is does it have a versatile level knob that I can use for dynamics? Are all these things possible? Thanks. Great video by the way!
I just got one for Christmas. I plug it in the amp and all it does is act like a volume pedal and nothing else. It doesn’t sound like it does on this video. Any guess what could be wrong with it? Also, I don’t have an adapter on it, could that be the problem? Cheers!
Maybe the battery died? Were you able to fix it?
It’s more like how it is at the 2:50 mark yea? I was having the same issue, but think of it sort of as a way to achieve a maxed out tube amp sound. I was playing it through the bright mode of my amp and having your same issue, but when I switch to the girth I got the sound I wanted
The SD-1 in front of a dirty amp is the way to go......it boosts/refines/enhances......
Taiwan versión?
metal zone je zakon.
Any songs or guitarists that use this pedal? Let me know plz
What pedal do I need to play the beginning of "smells like teen spirit"? I just want to be able to change from clean to distorted without touching my amp.
This should work well. Cobain used boss distortion pedals quite frequently
Specifically the Boss DS 1
@@michaelpurdieabbott7743 Thank you. Did some research and I think you're right. The DS 1 is what I'm after. Just bought one for $50 off of americanmusicsupply. Thanks again for the help.
Can I loop at all with this? I am questioning my reason for ordering this.
What's that box you have on top of your amp?
@UCQGqKG7xFRCG1_Y0PPNgYGA thank you
@@cjstibitz2130 What is that?!
Great Video. What do you think of EHX soul food?
Bilal Nachabeh I’ve had both. I love the SD1 with my Marshall 2525. It just works. The SF is good by itself on a clean amp or a slightly broken up amp to drive it into break up but to me it didn’t pair well with a heavily crunchy amp. 🤘🏼
Cool
AWESOME !!!😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅🎈😅
Hello! Can you use this pedal with a blackstar id 100 tvp head amplifier??
Yeah sure!
I have one but the Mxr Wylde 44 is alot better value for money
You aught to demo the pedal its self without another distortion added to it.
The first two demos WERE with no other distortion.
Grüße! :-)
Putting an over drive pedal between the amp and distortion pedals always sounds more focused to me