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Boss SD-1W Waza Craft Super Overdrive Pedal

Overdrive and Booster Guitar Effects Pedal with Tone Control and Switchable Custom Voice Mod
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Boss SD-1W Waza Craft Super Overdrive Pedal
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Classic Overdrive with a Custom Voice Mod

The Waza Craft line BOSS SD-1W Super Overdrive hot rods this classic booster pedal without losing its timeless character. For starters, the master pedal makers at BOSS reengineered the original SD-1's discrete, all-analog circuitry, using premium components and a redesigned topology to clean up the overall sound. So even when you're running it in Standard mode, the SD-1W delivers the classic smooth and articulate overdrive sound that made the SD-1 legend, but with less noise and greater articulation than ever. Flip it over to Custom mode, and you get treated to super-fat bass and an extra helping of gain. Both of the SD-1W's modes are nothing short of astonishing.

Waza Craft: a higher art of stompbox design

The Japanese word "waza" means art and technique, an appropriate name for BOSS's premium line of redesigned guitar effects pedals. You see, the pedal collectors here at Sweetwater have seen more than enough special-edition stompboxes that are only a paint job away from the originals, which is why we're so blown away by what BOSS has done with the Waza Craft series. Even in their Standard modes, Waza Craft pedals sound like idealized versions of the originals, offering the same sonic character that made them iconic, but with less noise and more consistent tone. And when you A/B the Standard mode and the Custom mod, the contrast is nothing short of astonishing.

BOSS Waza Craft SD-1W Super Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal Features:
  • A special edition of the classic SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal with a switchable custom voice
  • Redesigned, discrete all-analog circuitry provides classic SD-1 character with added clarity
  • Mini toggle lets you switch back and forth between standard SD-1 sound and a custom voice
  • Custom mode offers a healthy bass boost and extra gain to fill out your tone for solos
  • Both modes remain highly responsive to volume and picking dynamics
Get two killer overdrive tones from the BOSS Waza Craft SD-1W Super Overdrive!

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Controls: Mode Switch
  • EQ: Tone Control
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Bypass Switching: Buffered
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 15mA
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Height: 2.37"
  • Width: 2.87"
  • Depth: 5.08"
  • Weight: 1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SD-1W

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Reviews

Tightens tone and pick attack
I put it level to 10 and drive to 0. It just tighten things up. Takes the flobby out.
Great Tones
This review could easily be 5 stars but then I have no where to go, haha. So I loved the sound of this pedal right when I plugged it in!. However, the real moment when I knew it was different in a better way then the original was playing with my drummer and hearing him say "I don't know what it is but I can hear your guitar better in both the lead and rhythm parts we just played". I think it is the famous mid-range cutting through the rest of the band but no overwhelming the parts or any member of the band. So if you are looking for an overdrive pedal, look no further. The toner, the flexibility of the pedal, and many other things make thing my go to OD pedal.

P.S.- try putting this before a Rat Fuzz pedal in your chain, turn the level and gain fairly high on the SD-1w and then the level lower on the Rat and the filter at about the 8 o'clock position and enjoy the sustain. Sustain for days!
Nice unit
I purchased this unit after gathering information on my own and talking with Mr. Ian Angle, my sales rep. I have heard and tried the non WAZA unit in the past and liked the kick this pedal delivers, so when the WAZA version became available I made one mine. Love it: Nasty crunch and drive, deep tone I enjoy playing. If you ever thought about owning one might I suggest getting one...
Music background: Novice
What an overdrive should be
I got the SD-1w on sale and I'm thrilled about that as it was a good deal. In my opinion it sets the standard by which I now measure overdrive pedals. I have an SD-1 and I like that pedal as well. I don't think that a person could go wrong with either one. Boss is it's own animal, this is definately no tube screamer type pedal. The build quality and attention to detail here are second to none.
Demo model
Got this Boss SD-1W as a demo (for a slight discount) and was happy with the condition when it arrived. SW staff obviously cleaned it up l8e new and it works just great! No worries since it has the standard 2 year backing.
Music background: Intermediate