- The Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, a staple since 1981, epitomizes the quintessential gain pedal. With the pioneering asymmetrical clipping circuit from the 1977 OD-1 Overdrive, it delivers lush, velvety, and highly musical overdrive tones, inspiring guitarists globally.
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu
- Input Impedance
- 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Output Impedance
- 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Controls
- DRIVE knob
TONE knob
LEVEL knob
Pedal switch
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
- Connectors
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
- Power Supply
- Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Current Draw
- 10 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Carbon: Approx. 60 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 90 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- Accessories
- Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
- Options (sold separately)
- AC adaptor: PSA series
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 73 mm
2-7/8 inches
- Depth
- 129 mm
5-1/8 inches
- Height
- 59 mm
2-3/8 inches
- Weight (including battery)
- 360 g
13 oz
- * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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