Best boss pedal for clean boost??

[KBRR]

I have a buddy who is gonna give me one of his old boss pedals that he doesn't use any more because he knows ive been wanting one to use as a boost pedal. my question is which one should i take boss SD-1 distortion , or the OD-3 overdrive?? im looking to retain the amps tone just boost the signal which one is best overdrive or distortion??

[Cygnus X1]

For a simple boost, I like using an EQ pedal.
But given your choices, the OD-3 hands down.

I have an old OD1 that is great for that.

[Axewielder]

You might try the Yngwie pedal. I had one, and returned it. It didn't play well with the gear I had at the time, but I saw potential in it.

[jgcable]

Od-3

[wetrx95]

Agreed..OD-3

[Dreamland_Rebel]

i love the SD-1 bur have never used an OD-3.

[Cygnus X1]

The OD-3 is the re-release of the OD-1.
There's the vintage hair-counters that have driven the OD-1 into the stratosphere on price, but I tried the OD-3 through a Deluxe Reverb reissue, and it sounds very similar. Good boost, little coloration.

Fizz is there if you want it, but it works as advertised.

SD1 for distortion, OD for boost.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

i set the sd-1 to level full, drive off. this gives me both compression and sustain and adds that "HiFi" sound to my distorted channel.

[Foulacy]

i have an od-3. it certainly works well as a boost.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

i would like to try the new DN-2 with my settings.

[stevoc]

THe SD1 is listed as an overdrive pedal. I have one and it definitely is not a distortion type pedal. With that said, can anyone explain the differences between an SD1 and OD3? I've never used an OD3, but am wondering if the SD1 can boost the signal the same as the OD3.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

from what Boss' website says, the SD-1 has the same asymetrical circutry as the OD-3.
http://media.roland.com/en/IT/DN2FZ5ML2_IT/index.html go the last page for the list of all their OD/Dist products.

[JACKSONFREAK]

Do you want to boost just volume for solos? Or are ya looking for a drive boost into the preamp? If you just want a volume boost throw a volume pedal or an eq in the loop of the amp. If ya want a drive boost try the OD3.
Gil

[Cygnus X1]

Seems like we are chasing our tails here.
The SD1 can be used as an overdrive.
But...it colors the tone a bit more than the OD3.
If the amp has good drive to begin with, I wouldn't go there unless I wanted A LOT of distortion.
If the amp (like the Deluxe Reverb I used as an example) doesn't have much OD, then SD1 is the ticket.

Otherwise, OD3.
Unless you're looking for a distortion pedal.
For that I like a Proco Rat.

[gregthatshreds]

od3 hands down