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5+Mega Music Myaree
2Mega Music Wangara
1Mega Music Warehouse
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Both our Myaree and Wangara stores are open 9–5:30pm Monday – Friday, with Myaree open 9–7pm Thursdays, both stores 9–5pm on Saturday and closed on Sundays.
Stock is live across all three locations and updates as stock is sold, however we still encourage you to call ahead to the store if stock indicated here is low at your preferred location.
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If stock is only indicated at our warehouse location it can still be transferred to your desired store, even if you just want to try it, just get in touch with your desired store during store opening hours and make a request!
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Description
With the release of the OD-1 in 1977, BOSS had inadvertently created an entirely new breed of stompbox - offering a natural overdrive in a compact pedal form to guitarists for the first time in history. Oozing with rich even-order harmonics, the unique asymmetrical clipping circuit offered a faithful replication of the gratifying sound and feel of a driven tube amp - but at safe listening levels. Four years later, this iconic design evolved into the more flexible SD-1, which offered an active tone control for fine tuning the treble response, as well as subtle circuit tweaks to deliver more low-end body.
Mild-to-moderate drive tones with focused midrange and tight low end
Ideal for use with clean and slightly driven amps
Also works great for bringing tightness and definition to high-gain amp tones
Stacks well with boost, overdrive, and distortion pedals
Overdrive Perfection
From beginners, to seasoned pros - the SD-1 gives you instant access to inspiring sounds thanks to it's natural behaviour and a slight mid push inherent to the circuit design. SD-1 pushes the tone of your guitar in the most important places, so you cut through the mix with unparalleled warmth, clarity, and lush presence. Lower drive settings are perfect for rhythm parts, while pushing the drive up lets you pull off thick, musical lead lines. Highly sensitive to input gain, SD-1 gives you access to a range of different overdrive flavours with a simple tweak of your guitar's volume knob.
The One Pedal Every Player Needs
The SD-1 gives you access to the perfect drive tones for any style of music thanks to it's organic character and responsive drive and tone controls. Push your favourite clean or lightly-driven amp into a mild overdrive that's perfect for classic rock and gritty blues, all the way through pop, country, jazz, and beyond. SD-1 is also perfect for driving high-gain amps and other drive pedals, offering a focused midrange, tight low-end, and a beautifully smooth high-end for heavier tones and solo sections.
Specifications
Nominal Input Level: -20dBu
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Nominal Output Level: -20dBu
Output Impedance: 1kΩ
Recommended Load Impedance: 10kΩ or Greater
Bypass: Buffered Bypass
Controls
DRIVE Knob
TONE Knob
LEVEL Knob
Pedal switch
Connectors
INPUT Jack: ¼" Phone Type
OUTPUT jack: ¼" Phone Type
DC IN jack
Power Supply
Carbon-Zinc Battery (9V, 6F22) or Alkaline Battery (9V, 6LR61)
AC Adaptor (not included)
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.
Current Draw: 10mA
Accessories
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Carbon-Zinc Battery (9V, 6F22)
Dimensions
73mm (W) x 129mm (D) x 59mm (H)
360g
Pair With
BOSS SD-1 Super OverDrive Guitar Effects Pedal
In stock
$89.00
Service & Repairs
Our Perth workshop offers expert servicing for guitars, drums, amps and more. From restringing to full rebuilds, most repairs are completed within a few days.
Shipping & Returns
We ship Australia-wide with reliable couriers, dispatching most orders within two business days. Unopened items can be returned within 7 days for a refund, while opened items may be eligible for store credit.
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