Now I understand boosting with an SD-1

[Rex_Rocker]

I don't know if there's something wrong with my current one, but it struggles to get unity gain into my Egnater. Sort of anti-climactic to step on a dirt pedal and have LESS volume....

Larry

Yeah, many Boss pedals are like that. I'd actually say most Boss gain pedals are like that, especially with high output pickups. Nothing wrong with yours. My SD-1 and my Wylde Overdrive are like that too. Honestly, my TS808 is on the edge of being like that too.

But I don't find that to be a problem with the SD-1 because the SD-1 is normally meant to be used on top of an already distorted amp. IMO, the SD-1, much like any other TS-type, sounds kinda weak, and very pedal-like when used in front of a completely clean channel anyway.

[Securb]

Isn't the Golden Horse a Klon-type? Klons are way fatter and overall different than SD-1's and TS's.

Yes, it is a Klon-clone that sounds amazing on its own. I put one at the end of my gain chain but did not like the effect. I replaced it with an EP-type boost that works amazing.

[Rex_Rocker]

Yes, it is a Klon-clone that sounds amazing on its own. I put one at the end of my gain chain but did not like the effect. I replaced it with an EP-type boost that works amazing.

I used to have a TC Electronic Zeus and J. Rocket Archer. Really wanted to like the Klon sound, but it didn't quite do it for me with the style of amps that I play for the tone that I'm going for. I'll stick to my TS-types, personally.

[marcello252]

That said - in my POD Go, SD-1 into the JCM 800, perfect..

agree

That said - a TS9 into a distorted Rat? Oh yea!

agree #2

my Mosky Golden Horse into my Black Secret - epic sound.

agree #3


I also suggest trying a TS type (the SD1 falls in to the category) in to a Mad Professor Sweet Honey (or clones, like the Joyo Sweet Baby, it sounds exactly the same) , it's like having two channels in a pushed Marshall, the TS for the boost channel

[AniML]

I can get a decent Boston (P90) sound from PAFish humbuckers with a SD-1 into an OD-3. The SD-1 is great for lopping off the lows and smoothing out the mids

[Sirion]

Strange enough I have never played a SD-1. My best friend has one in mothballs since he bought his multi-effect, I should borrow it.

I cannot imagine that you wouldn't like an SD-1 into a Marshall. :-)

[Securb]

I cannot imagine that you wouldn't like an SD-1 into a Marshall. :-)

I am sure I would like it. I have so many flavors of dirt/overdrive over here I am not motivated to experiment with something else.

[Ascension]

It's all about finding the right combinations. Some pedals sound good with one amp, others don't. Glad the SD 1 works for you.

[ehdwuld]

my Joyo Ultimate Drive
didnt like single coils into my Solid State Laney at all

but into my Carvin Belair, it was awesome

[Rex_Rocker]

my Joyo Ultimate Drive
didnt like single coils into my Solid State Laney at all

but into my Carvin Belair, it was awesome

The Ultimate Drive is the OCD clone?

A TS-type (the SD-1 is a TS-type) sounds great boosting one of those.

[IMENATOR]

I don't know if there's something wrong with my current one, but it struggles to get unity gain into my Egnater. Sort of anti-climactic to step on a dirt pedal and have LESS volume....

Larry

I moved from SD-1 to MXR Custom Badass Modified thanks to suggestions in this forum, it has the same tome but more EQ teak capability, I dont seem thave that problem.

[Chistopher]

Yeah, many Boss pedals are like that. I'd actually say most Boss gain pedals are like that, especially with high output pickups. Nothing wrong with yours. My SD-1 and my Wylde Overdrive are like that too. Honestly, my TS808 is on the edge of being like that too.

But I don't find that to be a problem with the SD-1 because the SD-1 is normally meant to be used on top of an already distorted amp. IMO, the SD-1, much like any other TS-type, sounds kinda weak, and very pedal-like when used in front of a completely clean channel anyway.

Yeah, a maxed out DS-1 for example only puts out less than a half a volt. Fine for 1978, but for modern high output pickups, you lose your entire dynamic range and you have a volume drop

[ehdwuld]

The Ultimate Drive is the OCD clone?

A TS-type (the SD-1 is a TS-type) sounds great boosting one of those.

I was pointing out how the amp makes a difference in how the pedal sounds

But yeah, you are correct

[Rex_Rocker]

I was pointing out how the amp makes a difference in how the pedal sounds

Ah, yeah, I agree.

To me, the SD-1 tends to work better boosting amps with either an excess of tubby/thuddy low mids, a soft attack, or both.

With other amps, it can be a bit too clanky, thin, or scratchy compared to an off-the-shelf 808.

[larryguitar]

So what I'm getting is that the SD-1 is more an EQ than an actual distortion pedal?


Larry