✌5 reasons why BOSS Super Overdrive SD 1 is better than Tube Scramer

[@francoisthibeaux-brignoles8399]

Bellissimo! In my opinion, this is one of the nicest reviews of both pedals! ❤

[@jukkamurto2411]

Depends on your rig, guitar, amp and if you´re using a drivepedal to push a clean amp or distorted. SD-1 works better with humbuckers in a driven amp, tightens the bottom. TS is better with strat and fender type clean amps. Both are great pedals.

[@Gasguitargear]

Totally agree !, it depends on your rig. In this case I've played in this video with a Gibson Les Paul with P90s, not humbuckers. Amplitube blackface like clean sound and I prefer the SD-1. Of course It is all a question of taste, everyone has their own choice. Single coils + Fender clean = TS. Humbuckers + crunch Marshall = SD1, but there are many other combinations that are worth mentioning. Thanks of watching and commenting!!

[@jukkamurto2411]

@@Gasguitargear Hi, I just found my old MIT SD-1 from eighties. The input jack was broken and I had just stashed it away. Fixed the issue and made a comparison with my SD-1 from 2015. The old one had a fuller sound and very nice overdrive. Have to mod it though, the old ones used ACA-adaptors and my board runs on regular 9 volts... Have a nice day!

[@Gasguitargear]

@@jukkamurto2411 Enjoy it, it's an excellent and underrated overdrive. Have a nice day too!!

[@jimmythorpe4368]

I think the complete opposite because the sd1 has a little more drive so when you're going into a fender clean amp the tube screamer doesn't have enough ass the sd1 gives you a little more for breakup

[@jukkamurto2411]

@@jimmythorpe4368 Yes I agree, but they have a different midrange push and low end tightening, a matter of personal taste and playing style I guess... A strat with a fender amp is a wonderful match developed side by side and a TS seems to fit in among those frequences. I started out with SD-1 & Gibson/marshall, a clean Fender amp and a singlecoil strat was a nightmare for many years until I found Stevie Ray and started working for real chops ha ha ha,,,

[@rickbotherocker]

I own, and like both, but I do like the SD-1 better.

[@NoStringsAttached_Guitar]

It's not better - It's different 😊 All depends on your gear and preferences

[@marioahner1796]

this was great and helpful, I also think, SD-1 sounds better.

[@Joaovi-r3e]

Consegui pegar um sd1 Japão … coisa linda de se ver e ouvir

[@joerobertson795]

I also prefer the SD1 to the TS. Especially in front of "gain-er?" Marshall style amps. Still like the TS for Fenders though.

[@MrJesusCrisp]

I'm sorry, but you're comparing symmetrical/asymmetrical clipping with the gain completely down? You won't hear clipping differences there! ;)

[@Gasguitargear]

I am increasing the gain throughout the video.Thanx for watching and commenting!

[@angeloguitars2323]

Ciascuno dei 2 pedali, fa il suo lavoro dipende dal rig,ampli,è chitarra! Entrambi ottimi pedali. Il resto poi sono gusti personali! (Io li ho entrambi)🙂👋

[@Gasguitargear]

Sono totalmente d'accordo con te. È una questione di gusti. Anch'io li ho entrambi e sono molto soddisfatto di entrambi. Grazie per aver guardato il video e commentato 😊

[@eoinjennings519]

Just sounds better !

[@shaneross6242]

The tube screamer has more volume and drive , pretty close

[@Gasguitargear]

There are subtle differences. Yes, TS has more drive but IMHO SD1 has a little more volume, that was my perception. Thanks for Watching and commenting!

[@scottnoricsson2023]

Super overdrive is better in every department than TS . Due to symmetrical clipping , TS sounds like blanket over the speaker and tone control doesn't help đuch. with it

[@jimmythorpe4368]

Yeah I can explain it it just does something.. but I like what you said it's just like it puts a blanket over it or something it just is missing something and sd1 has more gain if your amp is super clean

[@Henrypoly]

I think this 2 pedals are very similar, so while boss cost 75 euro and maxon 150, for me il better boss!!!😁

[@jimmythorpe4368]

I like the sd1 because it has a little more ass behind it

[@BrianGay57]

I own an SD-1 and a TS-9 and personally prefer the asymmetrical clipping of the SD-1 to the TS for what I do. Not that I use mid boosts much. I do mostly duo stuff with acoustic players, so no mix to cut through.

[@heyjarrod]

That’s not a tube screamer! 🤘🏻😝🎸

[@McCambira]

Really?

[@Gasguitargear]

Both are excellent overdrives, it's just my opinion 😊

[@Berk-tm5zx]

5:40 6:13

[@SpaceJockey805]

Depends on the usage. As a clean boost, Tubescreamer wins every time. I think both sound like shit as a base overdrive

[@Gasguitargear]

Certainly, it depends on the use you're going to give them. The Tubescreamer is a good overdrive with a classic sound that we all know. In my opinion, the SD-1 is a great and underrated overdrive that has a fantastic sound as a booster. As a base overdrive, it's clear that there are many more elaborate pedals than both of them.

[@SpaceJockey805]

@@Gasguitargear Definitely. If I had to use one as my base, I’d probably choose the SD-1 since it doesn’t have harsh mids. Those Tubescreamer-mids are great as a boost. Since you have both pedals, maybe you can try to stack them? I would set the SD-1 the way you had it in the video, then put the Tubescreamer in front of it with these settings: Level at max, Drive at 0 and Tone at about 10 o’clock or so. I’d love to hear how that sounds.

[@Gasguitargear]

@@SpaceJockey805 Of course, as soon as I can I'll stack both pedals in another video 😉