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Black Label MIJ Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive!

Early Japanese-made black label overdrive pedal from the classic Boss compact pedal era, known for its asymmetric clipping circuit and mid-focused tube-style drive character.

Type
Overdrive Pedal

Model
SD-1 Super OverDrive

Manufacturer
Boss

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Era
Vintage

Year of Introduction
1981

Controls

• Level
• Tone
• Drive

Input

• 1/4" instrument input

Output

• 1/4" output

Power Supply

• 9V battery
• 9V DC adapter

Notable Features

• Early Japanese-made “black label” production version
• Asymmetrical clipping circuit design derived from the OD-1 Over Drive
• Midrange-focused overdrive voicing ideal for pushing tube amplifiers
• Compact Boss stompbox enclosure with buffered bypass switching
• Produced during the sought-after MIJ Boss pedal era
• Smooth low-to-medium gain response with tight bass character
• Frequently used as a boost pedal for high-gain amplifiers
• Durable die-cast metal chassis construction
• One of the longest-running Boss pedal models ever produced
• Popular in blues, rock, punk, and metal applications

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