The Boss SD-2 Overdrive guitar effect pedal is a vintage piece of gear that will add thunderous power to your screaming solos and riffs. Boasting the durability that Boss pedals are known for, this 90s-era unit can be easily attached to a pedalboard for use in small live performances or as a practice tool at home. While simple to operate, this little pedal delivers a big tone and pulse-pounding crunch in a dual overdrive format that offers tons of versatility to help you create a signature tone. While most distortion pedals concentrate on only one specific sound for your instrument, the Boss SD-2 overdrive effect pedal gives you double the performance in one dual-overdrive device. The Boss SD-2's Crunch setting gives your instrument a heavy dose of amplified distortion for rock and punk tones, while Lead Mode gives your guitar a smooth, almost thick sound that is ideal for softer music such as jazz, blues, or folk styles. With knobs for volume, tone, and drive, guitars can produce nearly any sound with this Boss pedal. The dual nature of the unit represents a significant improvement over the SD-1 in terms of functionality. The Crunch Mode channel on this Boss overdrive unit is perfect for churning out intense power chords that were a hallmark of many 90s artists and bands. In this capacity, the overdrive is centered around enabling larger tones to fill a room. Yet, for all the power present on this channel, the tonality and harmonics of the musical instrument are preserved. Every note rings clear and true, as the bass tone is fat and the treble notes retain a bell-like quality. When the lead channel is used, a smoothness presents itself that is perfect for creating those melodic lines and riffs. This distinct remote lead option is especially beneficial for one guitarist playing both chords and solo lines. Boss led the way for exploring pedal effects in the 90s with a wide assortment of pedals like the SD-2. One of the better features of these pedals has always been their plug-and-play simplicity. The only requirement for the SD-2 is a guitar and an amplifier. To begin, make sure that the amplifier and processor are turned off. Next, plug your instrument into the input side of the pedal. The final step is to plug the pedal into your amp via its output side. Now, you are ready to switch on the amp and pedal. Prepare yourself for a good, clean sound that enhances the power of your amps and adds vibrant color to your musical style. The experienced player will already know how to tweak the settings of this unit, but the beginner can master them in a few hours of play without the need for additional lessons. With patch cables, this device can easily be chained together with other effects such as a wah. This accessory is powered by a 9V battery, making it easy to take this compact device wherever your next musical adventure takes you.
