Boss 50th Anniversary pedals

[FuzzyAce]

Did anyone notice these yet?
Yeah, it's the same pedal --- but the coloring is cool. They should change this to the standard.
The SD-1 looks particularly cool.

 

[Deadpan]

They look cool.

I have a 40th SD-1 in black and somehow it sounds different from my old yellow SD-1.

The 40th is a little more refined and slightly less mids where the old yellow is more gritty. I like them both.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I've never owned an SD-1.

 

[Mongillo19]

I've never owned an SD-1.

 

[Achilles]

I've never owned an SD-1.

Same.
Every TS variant under the sun though.

 

[dbagchee]

I’ve been wanting a Blues Driver - anyone think the Waza is worth the extra $$$ or would this do the trick?

 

[DrewJD82]

I've never owned an SD-1.

 

[dronerstone]

I've never owned an SD-1.

Do it. Now.

Used market -> usually 30-50 bucks, what could possibly go wrong?

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

Not having an SD-1 is like not having a guitar cable.

The 50th Anniversary pedals look like a shameless cash grab, though (twice the price).

 

[2112]

I got one of the 50th anniversary SD-1's, to go with my stock MIT yellow one and one of the black 40th ones. Can never have too many SD-1's

@dbagchee the custom mode on the BD-2w is really nice and makes the tone control a lot more versatile IMO.

 

[Deadpan]

I got one of the 50th anniversary SD-1's, to go with my stock MIT yellow one and one of the black 40th ones. Can never have too many SD-1's

Any differences in sound for you?

I was surprised how different mine are.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Not having an SD-1 is like not having a guitar cable.

The 50th Anniversary pedals look like a shameless cash grab, though.

As a company, yes, the major goal is to make money but I wouldn't say it's shameless though? They're priced fairly low and 50th ann. is a significant milestone. Plus there are new players all the time that have never tried a Boss, maybe one of these fits the bill? It's just a limited color that might appeal to someone.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Do it. Now.

Used market -> usually 30-50 bucks, what could possibly go wrong?

What's funny, I got my DS-1 for $25, OD-3 for $30, and BD-2 for $25. So $80 total. I'd say that's a bargain!

 

[FuzzyAce]

I got one of the 50th anniversary SD-1's, to go with my stock MIT yellow one and one of the black 40th ones. Can never have too many SD-1's

The new yellow color is sexy, ngl.

 

[Iron1]

I totally got suckered and bought a black SD-1 when they came out. It currently keeps my 2 or 3 yellow ones company. They should just make the black standard.

 

[FuzzyAce]

I totally got suckered and bought a black SD-1 when they came out. It currently keeps my 2 or 3 yellow ones company. They should just make the black standard.

Or at least have it as a forever option?

 

[FuzzyAce]

@TheTrueZoltan!
This SD-1 is going for $83, and standard is $63. Not quite twice the price.

 

[Stone]

IF there is One OD pedal I use its SD-1 its just right ...

 

[FuzzyAce]

IF there is One OD pedal I use its SD-1 its just right ...

Real or Fractal??

 

[Iron1]

Real or Fractal??

Both. And Helix too.

I have a Tube Screamer. Think it has about 34 minutes of use since I bought it in 2020. Meanwhile I probably have a few thousand hours on SDs.