BOSS Od-3 Overdrive Pedal

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Its tough and rugged metal chassis can be relied on so you can be confident when taking this pedal on the road with you. If you rather use the Boss OD-3 conservatively and use your guitar’s volume controls instead for a brighter, cleaner tone, this overdrive will work well.

The Boss OD-3 and SD-1 are two excellent models with the right features. While the Boss SD-1 sounds best when used with another pedal or a tube amp, the Boss OD-3 works better on its own as it produces a warm, rich tone. The Boss OD-3 features a dual-stage overdrive circuit that offers a great level of sustainability which remains unmatched by almost all other overdrive panels. Delivering such a bold overdrive sound, the Boss OD-3 Overdrive pedal adds real presence for all playing styles. This is what makes a fuzz tone reasonably hard to hear when playing in an intense band mix, but you can notice the saturation. Boss OD-3- The Natural Overdrive Boss OD-3 HistoryIn the original circuit, two 220K resistors (R36 & R49) bias Q2's gate at 1/2 Vcc. But the circuit has Vref, a clean source of 1/2 Vcc, so I used that instead. Saved one resistor. Nigh on endless sustain is also provided by the Boss OD-3 OverDrive pedal so your tone really sings. Great for All Styles The OD-3 fits perfectly in any amp character: It supports its tone and doesn't change it too much. It always adds smoothness and bass to it, but if you have a Marshall, it will still sound like Marshall. The best thing is the OD-3's dynamic: You can turn the drive poti completely up, but you'll still be able to control the drive from clean to completely overdriven just by using your guitar's volume poti. I’ve always said you get a very Marshally type tone and crunch out of the Blues Driver if you drive it - and the same is kind of true of the OD-3 - it has its own degree of richness and texture - while generally I’m calling it a refinement of the BD-2 soundstage overall. The difference there is more distinct than say the difference between the BD-2 Phat Mod and Keeley Super AT Mod - which I also see as something of a refinement. Reliability really can be affordable to all.Boss are so suretheir compact pedals last the test of time,they cover them with a full five year warranty. Key Features

I feel that for this pedal - the use of clear knobs is an inspired choice. I will probably be looking to snag a Twin Drive BD-2 next, then Twin Drive DS-1, and finally a Twin Drive MT-2 - sort of as a treat every few months or so. The Boss OD-3 was released in 1997, approximately three years after the OD-3 B was introduced worldwide.

Using the TONE knob you add that extra edge you might need to cut through any mix. Legendary Boss Pedal Build Quality

The Boss OD-3 is ideal for any guitarist who likes playing music with wide ranges since the tonal response and control is remarkable. One downside of the Boss SD-1 Overdrive is that you may experience some signal loss in the upper frequencies, but that is expected with a pedal without a true bypass. However, there are no harsh artifacts or gouging of various frequencies. I've been messing with the Tone control circuit on my breadboard, and at some point I'll have to decide if my mods made it better, worse or just different. Similarly, it can also boost an already distorted or overdriven sound when it is run through the other pedal.The saturation may drop as you move up the hearing frequencies but will then stay uniform in most cases. J112 has a high Vp, so I can bias it from ground in stead of Vref. I used that for the input buffer (Q1). These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. Accessories Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY,""IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") This means the fundamental characteristics of the Boss SD-1 Overdrive are slightly different than the typical overdrive pedals. The Boss overdrives have been around for a long time. Two popular models, the Boss OD 3 and Boss SD 1, have all the necessary features that are needed in a modern overdrive.

Overall, the Boss OD-3 has a wide range of frequencies despite its somewhat simple and common design and features. Moreover, it also allows the user to set the response they want and adjust the guitar’s darkness and brightness. Boss SD-1 Overdrive Boss says, the OD-3 had a "bigger, smoother tone than any Overdrive pedal ever had". I say: It's true! The latest in a line of great overdrive pedals, the Boss OD3 will make your guitar sing in bigger and better fashion than ever before. Simple to useand easy to get that great, crisp, bluesy distortion rich in harmonics and dynamics. The OD-3 has a great, balanced tone that's neither too bass nor treble heavy. Perfect for gettingvalve-like drivesounds straight out the'50s and '60s. Renowned Boss build quality They decided it could be used with some amps and other instruments and be the next big thing. Boss OD- The Features and Specifications What’s more, as testament to how confident they are in this pedal’s build quality, Boss offer a five-year warranty.

The Boss OD-3 pedal allows guitarists to significantly expand their range of overdrive tones with an improved response but still similar to the originals. Nice to see 1MegaOhm input and great quality buffer at this price point, also nice that it only draws 10mA, so a 9V battery lasts at least 80+ hours in continuous use, as long as you don't forget to unplug the input when not using. Suprisingly quiet unit, up there with the boutique manufacters such as Wampler, Earthquaker, etc. With the active TREBLE control, I didn't need the passive TONE control any more, so that got tossed overboard. The Boss OD-3 is a good option since you only need to connect it to the guitar’s input connection and connect the output connection to the amplifier’s input for it to start working.