Boss 50th Anniversary Pedal Set - BD-2 Blues Driver / SD-1 Super Overdrive / DS-1 Distortion

Boss 50th Anniversary Pedal Set - BD-2 Blues Driver / SD-1 Super Overdrive / DS-1 Distortion

In celebration of their milestone 50th anniversary, BOSS has unveiled a trio of collectible, limited-edition versions of theira most popular and influential compact pedals. The DS-1 Distortion (DS-1-B50A), SD-1 Super Overdrive (SD-1-B50A), and BD-2 Blues Driver (BD-2-B50A) offer a host of unique commemorative features and have been produced in strictly limited numbers, with just 7,000 units available worldwide.

Boss Limited Edition 50th Anniversary DS-1 Distortion Pedal

The Benchmark in Guitar Distortion

The DS-1 Distortion is a true icon in the world of guitar effects. Introduced in 1978, BOSS’s first distortion pedal defined a bold new sound, delivering hard-edged attack and smooth sustain that’s been a staple of players for generations. The DS-1 is the top-selling BOSS compact pedal ever, and its original, unchanged design continues to inspire the creation of great music everywhere. The classic DS-1 tone is behind the signature sounds of numerous rock legends, and is ready to fuel your own signature sound today.

Features:

• Legendary distortion used by guitarists everywhere since 1978
• Classic tones for all types of music
• Hard-edged attack remains clear even at maximum distortion settings, ideal for heavy rhythms and cutting solos
• Works great as a booster at low distortion settings
• Unique tone control offers a wide range of sound shaping
• Doesn’t mask the unique sound characteristics of different guitars, pickups, and styles
• Turning down the guitar’s volume cleans up the tone without introducing muddiness
• BOSS five-year warranty

Boss Limited Edition Blues Driver BD-2 50th Anniversary Overdrive Pedal

THE PERFECT TONE FOR BLUES

The BD-2 Blues Driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps.

Features:

• Classic "blues" guitar tones with tube amp simulation
• Warm distortion and overdrive
• Responds to nuance and volume changes
• AC adaptor or 9V battery operation
• BOSS five-year warranty

Boss Limited Edition 50th Anniversary SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal

BOSS’s Legendary Super Overdrive Sound

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.

Features:

• 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
• BOSS five-year warranty