The Story Of The Boss OD-3 OverDrive Pedal

[@antalantal2366]

With my strat, I thoroughly tried all the boss ODs on my pedalboard, including the waza versions, and the od3 is my favorite regardless of the amp

[@CC-fi3pp]

And the OD-3 sounds even better with humbucker Gibson or a Tele.

[@antalantal2366]

@@CC-fi3pp Gotta buy a telly...

[@CC-fi3pp]

@Antal Antal Reason it's an even better overdrive with a Tele or LP is because it's not as high or low cut as most overdrives so on a Tele it let's the trebble through and on an LP or SG it let's the bass through (which you can then cut on your amp after rather then have an OD forcibly and oppressively over cut those frequencies).

[@antalantal2366]

@@CC-fi3pp thanks for your answer

[@voxpathfinder15r]

I got this pedal a few years ago second hand for a steal of $45 in excellent condition. I think it’s supposed to be BD-2 circuit but using mosfet/jfet instead of opamps like traditional boss/Ibanez circuits. I don’t use it anymore because it’s too good, it gives up great tones a bit too easily. I think of it as the original amp in a box pedal that makes any clean rig into a hot rodded Marshall. Which takes all the fun of getting an actual Marshall. You don’t want to believe this pedal will make your clean fender solid state 100 watt combo into a screaming Marshall. But this pedal will, and will do it in spades - it even does the sag when you dig deep into power chords. So I put mine away, I need to fight a little for tone. But if I was a gigging musician and didn’t know what the back line would be night after night. I would bring this pedal

[@kimmolingonheimo]

Ha! just ordered one: I also have a bunch of 100W solid state amps!!!😎

[@mjtan6787]

I have the OD3 and it is great! I use it for E standard because I dont want to lose bass...I use the tube screamer for lower tunings and to tighten things up.

[@middleagedgearjunkie]

Definitely an underrated pedal, pretty versatile too. Sounds good with the SD-1 in front.

[@rockkstah2550]

its been my stand alone pedal since 2005, paired it with Boss SD-1 super overdrive in front of it for solos and its a great combo..

[@juanforrester2283]

Absolutely

[@rickycompton2610]

Man Robert you always seem to come up with yet the most excellent video on KZbin of the Boss od3 what an underrated pedal I love this pedal too does that 80s to 90s metal tone .Happy Holidays to you and your family Robert.

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rondobondo6600]

Thank you Robert for another great show

[@dennisorourke6545]

Hey Robert, this is a really cool video. Brian Wampler also did a video about the OD-3, comparing it to two other popular Boss overdrive pedals, and explaining how the circuit is completely different than what you'd find in a SD-1 or Tube Screamer. After doing a ton of research, decided I liked the tone of the OD-3 best. The bottom end is fuller and it has a very rich characteristic in the sound compared to the SD-1 and others. I replaced my beloved Maxon OD808 with the OD-3 and it's staying that way for a while. I'm very happy with the sound I'm getting.

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks Dennis! I haven’t seen Brian’s video on the OD-3, I’ll go check it out. That dude definitely knows more about than I ever will.

[@aayushkhare656]

Yeah even I was confused when Robert said that the TS was just an OD-1 with a tone knob and the SD-1 was the same

[@RobertWJackson]

Yessir.

[@danielidp]

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[@juanforrester2283]

Favorite blues od,tried them all for that silky,round,fat sound on single coils and smooth, round humbucker crunch,this one blew them all away even if i was being very happy with bd2,od3 the best blues od!

[@highernoon]

0:24 - is that a Daria reference?

[@RobertWJackson]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Stacking mine with a JHS Notaklon and it’s awesome. Cool tracks here, Robert.

[@daveesco1]

Awesome video. Common overlooked pedal. Built like tanks, definitely one of my favorites.Cheap too!

[@RobertWJackson]

I was wondering when you were going to comment. You’re one of the few people that I know of that DOES talk about this pedal.

[@daveesco1]

@@RobertWJackson Cool. In fact last time i went pawn shopping saw one in a box for 40 bucks! I have two, so i left it for the next guy. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@pcbullets8726]

Pretty good sounding pedal. I def need to get one of these again, had one for a short time and never really have it a chance. Nice jam track, like the lead work!

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man!

[@markcaserta1367]

You sold me on it. Thanks!

[@RobertWJackson]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@titopaeng]

Underrated pedal!👌🏼

[@Guitarmad365]

Very nice as always, thanks rob

[@RobertWJackson]

Who’s Rob?

[@TommySG1]

Hey Robert, Lots of thanks on this video man. I just purchased a Hot Rod Deville amp and I’m on my last area of upgrades here.... my pedal board. I probably had the worst selection of pedals known to man haha! I just ordered me a new board w/ power supply bundle and a few Boss Waza’s. I also finally ordered the Boss chromatic tuner and EQ pedal as well. Overdrive had me up in the air however after listening to this I’m definitely going with another Boss 🤙 Thanks again, your descriptions are great and the brief history is always real interesting to know as well!

[@PowerInOne22]

Have a great Holiday Robert!

[@RobertWJackson]

Thank you so much! Same to you!

[@zeke5989]

This is interesting. It sounds like a blues driver, just without the ice-picky highs. I might buy this. Great video!

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man!

[@redcomn]

Robert i just bought this pedal used. Man with tele it almost sounded like klon and nobels. I may be able to get the da2 too. Kinda on used boss pedal binge buying now 😅

[@archer4556]

Hey Robert, thanks for this upload brother. Love the demo and explanations that even a noob like me can understand. I think I'll stick to the Blues Driver that I have dialed in now and wait for an OD to fall into my lap. Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone, stay safe and keep friends and family close.

[@Pheskui]

Can you please tell me which pedal had a fat sound while doing solo....the boss OD3 or the ibanez TS9 ? Thank you

[@RobertWJackson]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@miguitarracanta6153]

Great review Robert, I will get This pedal

[@RobertWJackson]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@randysutton2120]

If I could build a pedalboard out of only Boss and EHX, I'd be perfectly happy. There are some amazing boutique companies, but I just really like the look and feel of Boss and EHX's stuff. They sound pretty good too, of course...

[@jacobgarcia2660]

I wonder how this pedal would sound as a clean boost with my Peavey 3120. I use a sd1 as a clean boost which gives me a tight insane crunch tone, this pedal sounds good might have to get one

[@RobertWJackson]

It sounds pretty awesome, actually. It’s one of the most underrated overdrive pedals out there, in my opinion.

[@hoboroadie]

When I first got out to see the bands, if there was A PEDAL, it was either a DS-1 OR an OD-1. Except that Robbie Dunbar had THREE, as did Joe Satriani, who was stacking a DS-1 with the first SD-1 that we ever saw.

[@gliii4278]

Sounds great brother!!

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks dude!

[@angusorvid8840]

I've always been more of a pedal guy than amp guy. I just can't tell you how many times a bag of good pedals has saved my bacon at a gig. If I knew a spare amp would be on hand I'd bring a bag of boss pedals, typically an SD-1 or OD-1, DS-1, Chorus, Flange, EQ, Delay, etc. BTW Jake E. Lee used an OD-1 for years. He liked would run them with the leval high and drive low to tighten up the low end of his Marshalls which ran through EV loaded cabs which tended to lack a tight low end. This is perhaps why Mesa Boogie included a mix of EVs and Celestions in their high end 4x12 cabs.

[@howardcunniffe8738]

Great sounding pedal. You make me wish I had one.

[@RobertWJackson]

That’s the point of these videos dude. Marketing! (In this case, FREE marketing for Boss. LOL)

[@howardcunniffe8738]

@@RobertWJackson Right on dude !

[@marksguitars5617]

Great information and demo, OD3 is a great pedal, I have another odd BOSS Overdrive, the SD2 which is two overdrives in one with a few switching options. Not sure if it's based on the SD 1 or the OD 3

[@RobertWJackson]

If memory serves, that was basically the “Turbo” version of the SD-1.

[@marksguitars5617]

@@RobertWJackson close, the Turbo Overdrive was the OD-2R, the SD-2 Dual Overdrive had stacked pots like the sorta like the Metal Zone

[@LeviBulger]

The SD2 is great and is supposed to be based off the Sd1, circuit wise. But it totally sounds different to me. The low gain mode is very open and reminds me of the BD2 at low gain. The other mode sounds a bit thin and is more DS1 than SD1 to me. Still a great pedal tho

[@petemitchell6788]

Merry Christmas Rob! Because I don’t believe in happy holidays. 🎅🏼

[@RobertWJackson]

Who’s Rob?

[@markzuelch7452]

Fearless Leader! Merry Christmas🎄🎁🎅!! Along with a Univibe, I believe I will also watch for Blues Driver. I do have some experience with this box and always look for ways to enhance the fat but cutting blues tone that speaks for itself. Just sayin' "Hey". God bless and let's make 2021 the best rockin' yet!! R.I.P. Leslie West 75 yrs. The guitarist who proved less can really be more, and a simple style could blow the doors off, as he proved time and again!☮😎😣🙊🙉🙈

[@RobertWJackson]

Merry Christmas Mark!

[@KTzovanis]

As a hard rock metal player i tryied to love the classic sd1 in my marshal dsl1 for home practice. My first Overdrive pedal was the od3. After months of playing both pedals i never liked the lack of bass that the sd1 has. I aleay turning back to my beloved od3. Even with single coils or humbucker is better to me. All level up and the drive to zero is the best boost!!! Tones of sustain!

[@whatarefriends4]

I want it fuck. I have a Marshall what do I need? This damn od3

[@nelliejones1]

Proof's in the puddin'! Sounds great! What are your thoughts on the OS-2? I've had one for about 15 years, and it keeps finding it's way back onto my board, sometimes replacing my full tone plimsoul and sometimes replacing the Friedman BEOD. It shreds, but can be dialed to that sweeter overdrive sound I prefer. Dig it.

[@RobertWJackson]

That’s a cool one too, and another one that’s often overlooked. I have one also and it’s a unique little beast. That OD/Distortion knob is probably the coolest control on a pedal ever. LOL

[@Metalbass1979]

I'm a huge fan of Twisty Knobby Mode. You do an excellent job on this to fully show each pedal's potential. I've seen these for years but for whatever reason, never even tried one. Now I want one...... dang it, Robert. You give me *G.A.S. quite frequently. (*Gear Aquisition Syndrome)

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man! TWISTY KNOBBY MODE RULES!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@deanbibb3680]

That’s a good sounding unit!

[@RobertWJackson]

Yeah, it’s pretty cool. I don’t know why more people don’t talk about it.

[@mikecarreca7864]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ROBERT

[@RobertWJackson]

Thank you sir! Merry Christmas to you, as well!

[@playdelay]

Boss ODs are great... I haven't been too keen on their distortions but I am an amp distortion guy. I may have to check this OD out if I run across one.

[@RobertWJackson]

They’re all over the place. I don’t know why more people don’t give it a look.

[@JakeHarris-e5o]

Using a looper pedal compresses the signal. Helpful to use while dialing in settings at home but adjusting any of the knobs are gonna change it’s dynamic response and how it reacts to pick strike intensity and dynamics.

[@RobertWJackson]

Not nearly as much as uploading it to KZbin.

[@kosmicwizard]

Characteristics and circuit generalities would have been very helpful. I did some research and discovered that the bd2 and od3 are the same circuit, but the od3 doesn't have clipping diodes. Cheers.

[@RobertWJackson]

k

[@kosmicwizard]

@@RobertWJackson I wasn't trying to sound like a ahole. I completely agree with you, that the od3 is seriously underrated. But letting people know it's more transparent than the mid humped od1 and sd1 would have been nice. :)

[@RobertWJackson]

It would have been nice if I’d mentioned information that you already know? Seriously?

[@kosmicwizard]

@@RobertWJackson Obviously not everyone knows the characteristics of the od1, sd1 and od3 overdrive pedals, they are all yellow and many people think they are all the same. They aren't and you didn't even bother to mention that. Maybe it isn't me, but it's u that's the ahole? Cheers.

[@RobertWJackson]

I just can’t understand where you’re criticism is coming from. Clearly I didn’t tell you anything you didn’t already know, but you’re criticizing me for not sharing MORE info that you already know? This just doesn’t make any sense to me.

[@arlobrubaker]

The OD3 isn't a Nobel's ODR1 clone, but it knocked the ODR1 off my wish list. I didn't necessarily need an ODR1, I just wanted a good overdrive with a flatter response than a Tube Screamer. I'm not a country player, but I wanted "that sort of overdrive"... I've seen videos comparing OD1/OD2/SD1/OD3 but I think the OD3 is in particular a hidden gem for people who want something more like an ODR-1 and less like a Tube Screamer. Seriously, pretend that you're on a hunt for something in that range and these don't get mentioned. I'd love to see a shootout with an OD3 and a Nobel's ODR1. That aren't the same thing, but i think they are in the same category.

[@rondobondo6600]

Daaaammmm awsome track s I like it

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks!

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

The DS 1 "when he stomps on me I'm going to run behind the drummer and hide" shame they sound great in your bedroom

[@RobertWJackson]

But this isn’t a DS-1. LOL

[@LeviBulger]

Absolutely ridiculous comment. DS1 into Marshall is THE lead tone of so many shred gods going back to the 80s. The reason it is so well loved is because it cuts through. I don't think you thought this through

[@RickDanner]

i have the one I bought in 1980 and still use it

[@mrmeme-jq6qr]

never heard of this pedal, sounds good, seems to lack volume or something, reminds me of TCE stuff

[@hadleymanmusic]

Sucessfull failure?

[@ugofedericoalbarello9248]

to answer you first question: you succeed at failing

[@rondobondo6600]

I just built a 18 wat marshall jcm 800 and that boss pedal is about the only pedal that won't really changed the profile of the amp......just saying

[@hadleymanmusic]

Thats cool! 18 watt? El 84's?

[@rondobondo6600]

@@hadleymanmusic yeah it's really cool I don't think that I would buy another amp I'm working on my fender hotrod deluxe ...I'm guting it out and 2 el34s for a jcm 800 35 wat combo...check out my KZbin channel I have a domo video...my KZbin is RONDO BONDO

[@squirelova1815]

If you try to Fail and you Succeed, then I believe you've...Failed. Didn't Plato say so?

[@jacobsamano9761]

5:42 fail.

[@RobertWJackson]

By turning the pedal on?

[@sirmaurice1023]

Task failed successfully

[@RobertWJackson]

🤣🤣🤣

[@amnesie6615]

Your audio is clipping.

[@RobertWJackson]

k

[@rondobondo6600]

WoW......lol

[@jumpingman8160]

Happy Baphomet's day