SD-1W

SUPER OverDrive

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The Sweet Overdrive Tone Has a Prime Redesign

Passionately designed by the master engineers at BOSS in Japan, the Waza Craft SD-1W Super Overdrive delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the SD-1W hot rods the famous BOSS overdrive with all-discrete analog circuitry. Standard mode captures the classic SD-1 sound while Custom mode offers new tonal range and gain.

  • Waza Craft innovation for a premium analog tone experience
  • Premium sound based on the legendary SD-1 Super Overdrive
  • Newly revised, all-analog discrete amplifier circuit
  • Standard and Custom sound modes
  • Highly responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes
  • Made in Japan
  • BOSS five-year warranty

WAZA CRAFT : The Art of Superior Tone

Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones
using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. Continuing this
enthusiastic spirit, we are pleased to introduce the new Waza Craft series. In Japan, “Waza” is the term for
art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the
pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship. Being made in Japan, the
Waza Craft series brings you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully-selected analog
components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail.

Sound preview featuring Kaleb Rose
Specifications
Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
10 k ohms or greater
Controls
Pedal switch
Mode switch
LEVEL knob
TONE knob
DRIVE knob
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
Connectors
INPUT jack
OUTPUT jack
DC IN jack
Power Supply
Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw
15 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Carbon: Approx. 25 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 42 hours
Accessories
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTE," and "Information")
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
Option (sold separately)
AC adaptor (PSA series)
Size and Weight
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm
2-3/8 inches
Weight
430 g
1 lb
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

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