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Overdrive

SKU: # 55366   |   Model: # OD-3   |    Product Reviews6 Reviews  Write a Review

Overdrive
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OD-3: OverDrive


Built in the tradition of the legendary BOSS overdrives, the OD-3 OverDrive pedal gives guitarists a greatly expanded range of smooth overdrive tones and improved response while staying true to the original.

Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit offers a level of sustain and compression unmatched by any overdrive pedal
Increased dynamics yield a "bigger" sound than any previous BOSS overdrive pedal
Dynamic, non-muffled tones reminiscent of classic overdriven "stack" amps
Straightforward Drive, Tone and Level controls

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My Favorite Drive! 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kamloops, British Columbia
I've had fancy "boutique" overdrives, and I've ended up selling almost all of them. This hasn't left my board for almost a year. This, with my Telecaster and AC15 is one of my favorite guitar sounds! It also cleans up nicely with the guitar's volume knob (I like my guitar volume down for rhythm and maxed out for leads). The OD-3 paired with some kind of boost (EQ or Compressor...any boost really), next to a fuzz and I have all the shades of gain that I could want. It's a really great pedal!
Posted by Brayden on Jan 25, 2022
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This is the ultimate Strat/blues pedal - underrated 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   New Minas, Nova Scotia
I bought one of these after owning a boss ds-1 and a fender pugilist. Did extensive side by side testing. No exaggeration - this blows them both away. Makes the ds-1 sounds thin and fizzy, makes the pugilist sound like it's buried in mud. I've been searching for the right tone for a long time and couldn't be any happier with the od-3. Makes my strat come alive, literally into Stevie Ray Vaughan territory. Plenty of gain, super clear and fat tone. These pedals punch way above their weight. Can't go wrong.
Posted by Allan on Feb 18, 2021
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Underrated, glassy natural overdrive 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
I have too many overdrive pedals, some of them higher-end boutique models. I just keep coming back to this one, it’s very natural sounding, very glassy and warm but with a good amount of gain if wanted. Sounds amazing with a strat/tele and a tube amp. The low-end is prominent, works great with my Blues Jr.
Posted by T. LEcuyer on Sep 3, 2019
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Pretty sweet 2 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
Like one of the other comments it does produce a great tube sound. Sounds good from a very cheap amp to my marshall stack.
Posted by Steve on Feb 3, 2018
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Solid OD Pedal 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Oshawa, Ontario
Perhaps the only drawback to this offering by BOSS is that it can be TOO loud! Very powerful; not the widest range of gain, but can certainly bring muscle to your sound.
Posted by Jon on Apr 17, 2013
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Boss OD3 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
I have it...and it is a killer overdrive. Not going to find better bang for buck. Even price range aside, this product will go up against overdrives double it's price. It has very tube-amp like feel when playing and tone. If you're looking for a simple but very good overdrive, look no further. It's my go to pedal every gig.
Posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2011
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