Boss Super Overdrive - SD-1

[Duncorama]

Evenin'!
Has anyone used one of these on bass?
What are they like?
I picked one up form cash converters for £14.99 today, never heard one before but i thought Boss overdrive in perfect condition is too good a deal to miss.
Was i right or is this a piece of rubbish?

[hoerni]

They are voiced very similar to a tube screamer, but they use asymmetrical clipping (more even harmonics).

Tube screamer topology usually means a mid range boost, and perceived loss of bass.

I have an old MIJ SD-1, but I don't think I've tried it on bass.

[Duncorama]

I didn't understand one word of that!
Sorry, i'm not at all tech minded. Is what you said a good thing?
Cheers for the reply!

[dancehallclasher]

If you already bought it, why don't you try it out and tell us?

[diechris]

i think i have a sound clip! i had one for about a week a while back.. i'll try and post it once i can find a place to host


EDIT... ok so i read too fast.. you already have it and youre asking what WE think?

[Duncorama]

Yeah!
I got it yesterday but because my band are gigging all the time it takes a while before i can test new stuff out through my proper amps.
So i was just wondering if anyone on here had any experiences with it.

[diechris]

Originally Posted by Duncorama

Yeah!
I got it yesterday but because my band are gigging all the time it takes a while before i can test new stuff out through my proper amps.
So i was just wondering if anyone on here had any experiences with it.

i liked it... but i only used it through headphones.. it sounded fizzy to me.. lost some bass.. but i roll off a lil bass on my head so it didnt bother me much. as far as ts clones ive liked my hematoma the most.

[PintoMusic]

Originally Posted by Duncorama

Yeah!
I got it yesterday but because my band are gigging all the time it takes a while before i can test new stuff out through my proper amps.

I'm listening to the clips on your band's MySpace. Are you using the SD-1 on any of those songs?