Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
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Funkfingers
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Forum etiquette.
Thread topic is BOSS OD-3. Not the SD-1. Not the CS-3. Not boutique makes with limited edition paint jobs.
OP likes BOSS OD-3 and is hoping for affirmation from other fans. Helpful hints and modification suggestions might be welcomed.
Regarding stuck records, this forum has several running jokes. One example is the magnet swapper whose solution to all pickup ills is to "put an Alnico 8 in it". Another character would have us install Seth Lover humbuckers in all guitars - including shred sticks. After a while, one reaches the point where one could write that character's stock replies for him.
This usually takes a few months to achieve. Congratulations.
Forum etiquette.
Thread topic is BOSS OD-3. Not the SD-1. Not the CS-3. Not boutique makes with limited edition paint jobs.
OP likes BOSS OD-3 and is hoping for affirmation from other fans. Helpful hints and modification suggestions might be welcomed.
Regarding stuck records, this forum has several running jokes. One example is the magnet swapper whose solution to all pickup ills is to "put an Alnico 8 in it". Another character would have us install Seth Lover humbuckers in all guitars - including shred sticks. After a while, one reaches the point where one could write that character's stock replies for him.
This usually takes a few months to achieve. Congratulations.
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NecroPolo
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Parrot
Your bird seems to defy the laws of gravity. I've heard that they have super sensitive senses. I wonder, how does he react to your guitar sounds?
OD3 is pretty articulate. I definitely prefer that to SD1 as SD1 does something with the lows that OD3 doesn't. I guess the more liquid nature of the TS why it became so iconic and outshined everything. It doesn't make the OD pedal that works for you any less. I really like in your demo video that the dynamics come through so naturally. In a band it keeps the guitar sound spot-on.
It's not about that, at all. If you happen to get such feedback from one of the wisest and most humble members of this forum, maybe there is something going on with your attitude. Something not good.
Parrot
Your bird seems to defy the laws of gravity. I've heard that they have super sensitive senses. I wonder, how does he react to your guitar sounds?OD3 is pretty articulate. I definitely prefer that to SD1 as SD1 does something with the lows that OD3 doesn't. I guess the more liquid nature of the TS why it became so iconic and outshined everything. It doesn't make the OD pedal that works for you any less. I really like in your demo video that the dynamics come through so naturally. In a band it keeps the guitar sound spot-on.
It's not about that, at all. If you happen to get such feedback from one of the wisest and most humble members of this forum, maybe there is something going on with your attitude. Something not good.
TimmyPage
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I think it was on TDPRI I read that the OD-3 was actually sort of a tweaked or 'enhanced' version of the BD-2. Like they took everything they learned from creating the multiple gain-stage BD-2 and pushed it a step further for higher gain and a smoother overdrive sound.
Could be BS of course, I mean it WAS just something I read on the internet.
I think it was on TDPRI I read that the OD-3 was actually sort of a tweaked or 'enhanced' version of the BD-2. Like they took everything they learned from creating the multiple gain-stage BD-2 and pushed it a step further for higher gain and a smoother overdrive sound.
Could be BS of course, I mean it WAS just something I read on the internet.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
It is not like their BD-2 was their first discrete od either
It is not like their BD-2 was their first discrete od either
devastone
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The OD-3 is great, I recently picked one up because it was cheap and I looked up the circuit and it looked interesting. Not really anything like the SD-1 or OD-1 for that matter, as was stated, more in the BD-2 vein but smoother, kinda walks the line between OD and distortion.
The OD-3 is great, I recently picked one up because it was cheap and I looked up the circuit and it looked interesting. Not really anything like the SD-1 or OD-1 for that matter, as was stated, more in the BD-2 vein but smoother, kinda walks the line between OD and distortion.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
The old Turbo OD also used a discrete overdrive circuit.
The old Turbo OD also used a discrete overdrive circuit.
Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oVuyvFg8vfs
I found that boss demo captures its sound fairly well, apart from the intro stuff with the background track that demo is one of the better ones boss has done on their channel.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oVuyvFg8vfs
I found that boss demo captures its sound fairly well, apart from the intro stuff with the background track that demo is one of the better ones boss has done on their channel.
richard parker
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDgIKQTFurs
The OD3 is one of those purchases that I am completely satisfied with. I'm not using mine regularly at the moment but I'll never let it go. If I go to a jam or have to rehearse without my own amp I will always take the OD3. When I was rehearsing with Marshalls I always used the OD3 on top of the crunch channel for leads - I got better results than using the Marshall lead channels. It works equally well with a clean amp or to add a little more oomph to an overdriven sound. An excellent all rounder that has saved my bacon on many occasions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDgIKQTFurs
The OD3 is one of those purchases that I am completely satisfied with. I'm not using mine regularly at the moment but I'll never let it go. If I go to a jam or have to rehearse without my own amp I will always take the OD3. When I was rehearsing with Marshalls I always used the OD3 on top of the crunch channel for leads - I got better results than using the Marshall lead channels. It works equally well with a clean amp or to add a little more oomph to an overdriven sound. An excellent all rounder that has saved my bacon on many occasions.
ThisDyingSoul76
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Re: Pigbacon has bought all the pedals except for Boss
Not true... I've bought up several of the Visual Sound V2 pedals and I've begun to hoard all the Chinese clones. Pretty soon I will turn my attention to the better Boss pedals and when I can no longer find them I will focus on snatching all the boutique pedals I can find. pigbacon's collection is the stuff of legend, but mine is growing fast and catching up.
Re: Pigbacon has bought all the pedals except for Boss
Not true... I've bought up several of the Visual Sound V2 pedals and I've begun to hoard all the Chinese clones. Pretty soon I will turn my attention to the better Boss pedals and when I can no longer find them I will focus on snatching all the boutique pedals I can find. pigbacon's collection is the stuff of legend, but mine is growing fast and catching up.
Artie
Peaveyologist
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Back the tone train up there big boy. You mean that one's not true!
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Back the tone train up there big boy. You mean that one's not true!
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Gainstage
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
And yet one cannot express their views accordingly. Every time I mention what I like or do not like I get all this yada which is utterly baseless. Some gear I do not like and that is because it has issues, if one is not aware of the issues then enjoy your bliss. Do not dump on me because I do not like your puppy. I am quite sure a good player could rip on a Boss OD, no doubt, but, does that mean they must stay to this endeavor and not experience what a much better design feels and sounds like because someone feels it violates the budget cheap paradigm?
I have never thumbed my nose at anyone or flaunted my gear because it has taken me years to get where I am and I appreciate all I have. Knowing all the while I am really only about midway in the price of some things I would like to try. If one is overjoyed with their Boss pedals then by all means have at it. One might consider 85% of all drives are modified tubescreamers so it stands to reason the cheapest one has similar facets, are some better designs and circuits than others, oh yeah, that is a sure thing.
Parrot
OD3 is pretty articulate. I definitely prefer that to SD1 as SD1 does something with the lows that OD3 doesn't. I guess the more liquid nature of the TS why it became so iconic and outshined everything. It doesn't make the OD pedal that works for you any less. I really like in your demo video that the dynamics come through so naturally. In a band it keeps the guitar sound spot-on.
It's not about that, at all. If you happen to get such feedback from one of the wisest and most humble members of this forum, maybe there is something going on with your attitude. Something not good.
And yet one cannot express their views accordingly. Every time I mention what I like or do not like I get all this yada which is utterly baseless. Some gear I do not like and that is because it has issues, if one is not aware of the issues then enjoy your bliss. Do not dump on me because I do not like your puppy. I am quite sure a good player could rip on a Boss OD, no doubt, but, does that mean they must stay to this endeavor and not experience what a much better design feels and sounds like because someone feels it violates the budget cheap paradigm?
I have never thumbed my nose at anyone or flaunted my gear because it has taken me years to get where I am and I appreciate all I have. Knowing all the while I am really only about midway in the price of some things I would like to try. If one is overjoyed with their Boss pedals then by all means have at it. One might consider 85% of all drives are modified tubescreamers so it stands to reason the cheapest one has similar facets, are some better designs and circuits than others, oh yeah, that is a sure thing.
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Gainstage
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
Unbelief is safe, because it takes no risk and almost always gets what it expects.
Believe is unsafe because it creates its own reality and people die.
When discussion, debate and argument is consigned to a death of not being able to comment then ignorance wins and the result of that has ramifications.
Unbelief is safe, because it takes no risk and almost always gets what it expects.
Believe is unsafe because it creates its own reality and people die.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
Man talk about cranky...
Man talk about cranky...
Aceman
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
OK - you don't like Boss. So two items….
#1 What would you suggest in the terms of sound, in terms of cost, and in terms of both instead?
#2 You sir have obviously missed all of the boo-teek threads that have been posted. I'd say that this place runs the range. There is a slumming it crowd, a newbie crowd, a lot of mid-liners, and a definite cork sniffer club. Obviously you haven't found them yet. I'm sure this will get you an invitation.
As for the brand hate - I will say until my last breathe. If it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. I believe it was the great Jol who said "SOme of the greatest sounds ever recorded were done with gear that was junk compared to what most of you are using" or something like that.
If it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. - Do you have some better wisdom besides this?
OK - you don't like Boss. So two items….
#1 What would you suggest in the terms of sound, in terms of cost, and in terms of both instead?
#2 You sir have obviously missed all of the boo-teek threads that have been posted. I'd say that this place runs the range. There is a slumming it crowd, a newbie crowd, a lot of mid-liners, and a definite cork sniffer club. Obviously you haven't found them yet. I'm sure this will get you an invitation.
As for the brand hate - I will say until my last breathe. If it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. I believe it was the great Jol who said "SOme of the greatest sounds ever recorded were done with gear that was junk compared to what most of you are using" or something like that.
If it feels good, and sounds good, it is good. - Do you have some better wisdom besides this?
misterwhizzy
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Re: Boss OD3 - Totally under rated overdrive pedal?
If you're going to italicize something and make a big deal out of it, it would help if it made sense. I know what you meant, but at least get it right if it's a critical point.
If you're going to italicize something and make a big deal out of it, it would help if it made sense. I know what you meant, but at least get it right if it's a critical point.
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Funkfingers
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Comment is not debate. Debate infers two sides and an exchange of opinions. Ideally, any assertions should be supported with verifiable evidence.
Person A saying, "I like this" and person B saying, "You are mistaken to like that thing because it is of dubious quality" is not debate. It is just two opinions floating about in cyberspace. There is no guarantee that the sources of these two opinions will ever make proper contact to discuss the topic.
Unbelief is heresy. I like heresy. I, for example, don't believe in Zimmerman.
The human brain creates its own reality - even whilst we sleep. Believing what our brains show us is often easier than investigating what is really going on around us.
Fixity of opinions brings risks for creative people and other deviants. Original thinking frightens some people.
The bottom line is that It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It). Make whatever noises you make. Hopefully, it will connect with somebody out there and you will have entertained.
Comment is not debate. Debate infers two sides and an exchange of opinions. Ideally, any assertions should be supported with verifiable evidence.
Person A saying, "I like this" and person B saying, "You are mistaken to like that thing because it is of dubious quality" is not debate. It is just two opinions floating about in cyberspace. There is no guarantee that the sources of these two opinions will ever make proper contact to discuss the topic.
Unbelief is heresy. I like heresy. I, for example, don't believe in Zimmerman.
The human brain creates its own reality - even whilst we sleep. Believing what our brains show us is often easier than investigating what is really going on around us.
Fixity of opinions brings risks for creative people and other deviants. Original thinking frightens some people.
The bottom line is that It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It). Make whatever noises you make. Hopefully, it will connect with somebody out there and you will have entertained.
