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Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

In addition to individual pedals, Boss also produces multi-effects units, loopers, tuners, and accessories designed to meet the needs of modern guitarists and musicians. Their multi-effects units, such as the GT-1000 series, offer a wide range of effects and amp modeling capabilities in a single unit, providing players with a compact and convenient solution for achieving a variety of tones.

With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to quality, Boss continues to be a trusted name in the world of guitar effects, inspiring musicians to explore new sonic possibilities and express themselves creatively.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Overdrive

Overdrive is a popular guitar effect that creates a warm, distorted sound by amplifying the signal of an electric guitar, typically using a pedal or an amp’s built-in circuit. The effect simulates the natural distortion that occurs when a tube amplifier is pushed to its limit, creating a rich, harmonic response that adds sustain, warmth, and character to the tone. Overdrive pedals are commonly used to add grit and growl to a clean tone without the harshness of full distortion.

The overdrive effect works by boosting the input signal, causing the amplifier to break up and clip the waveform, resulting in a smooth, musical distortion. This is often more subtle and less aggressive than other forms of distortion, making overdrive pedals ideal for blues, classic rock, and country players who seek a dynamic sound that responds to their playing touch. Overdrive pedals can be used in conjunction with other effects like delay and reverb to shape a more complex, evolving sound. Popular overdrive pedals include the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Fulltone OCD, and the Boss OD-3, each offering different tonal characteristics, from smooth and bluesy to punchy and aggressive.

Used

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BOSS SD-1 SUPER OverDrive Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass – Mild to Moderate Tube – like Overdrive Characteristics Ideal for Clean and Driven amps. BOSS 5-Year Warranty.,Yellow

£73.00 £59.90

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. Based around the revolutionary asymmetrical clipping circuit from the OD-1 Overdrive—one of the three original BOSS compact pedals from 1977. The SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere. Genre-defining BOSS overdrive sound. Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit produces tube-like overdrive characteristics. 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. AC adaptor not included, optional BOSS PSA adaptor recommended.

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BOSS Overdrive/Distortion Guitar Pedal (Os-2),Gold

£108.00 £90.70

Flexible distortion pedal capable of producing blended overdrive/distortion sounds Provides both "over-the-top" distortion sounds and less extreme overdrive tones for rhythm playing Includes Level, Tone, Drive and Color controls for precise tonal shaping BOSS five-year warranty

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BOSS Ch-1 Stereo Super Chorus & SD-1 SUPER OverDrive Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass – Mild to Moderate Tube-like Overdrive Characteristics Ideal for Clean and Driven amps. BOSS.,Yellow

£188.00 £157.90

Product 1: Classic BOSS chorus pedal with clean, brilliant sound for guitar and keyboards Product 1: Effect Level, EQ, Rate and Depth knobs allow for precise shaping of sound Product 1: Features Mono input and Stereo outputs for connection to dual amps Product 1: BOSS five-year warranty Product 2: Legendary BOSS overdrive pedal with genre-defining sound and feel. Product 2: 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. Product 2: The SD-1 delivers rich, smooth, and highly musical overdrive tones that continue to inspire guitarists everywhere. Product 2: Unique asymmetrical clipping circuit produces tube-like overdrive characteristics

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Boss OD-3 Overdrive Pedal

£122.90

Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit offers a level of sustain and compression unmatched by any overdrive pedal Increased dynamics yield a bigger sound than any previous BOSS overdrive pedal International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

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