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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 12/23/2008 : 20:37:44
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I'm looking for a nice OD-1, the earlier the better. Prefer one with box and manual(the collector in me wants this; the player in me just wants the pedal).
Don't really want a dog, hopefully if I find one it'll be in good shape.
I found one on gbase. A dealer has one for sale, looks kinda nice, black label, good condition, however it has no box or manual, just the pedal itself. They want $125. Is this good or a little much?
For those of you more in-the-know than I am on these pedals, how much should I look to pay for one if I find the one I'm looking for?
I've been using a Keeley-modded BD-2 for several years now as my main drive unit. I've read quite a bit of praise on this forum about old OD-1s and I just want to try one out.
As a point of reference, other Boss drive units I've tried over the years: SD-1(back in the early 90s I used one of these on the road...never got on with it, in fact I hope the OD-1 is not simply an SD-1 without a tone control ), an OS-2(had it for years, occasionally I plug in to it but it's not quite the Keeley BD-2), a stock BD-2(not enough bottom end for my tastes), an XT-2(had this briefly when they first came out...too "metal" for me)...that's all I can think of. I suppose I'm thinking of going really "old school" with my pedalboard...ie all analog. Not that I dislike the BD-2, hardly the case. I just want to see what all the buzz is about concerning old OD-1s.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and comments, and Merry Christmas to you all. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 00:13:49
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| 125 sounds pretty good not seeing the condition.But it is hard and pricey to find an od-1 minty wif a box |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2008 : 00:22:03
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Here's a photo of the $125 OD-1:
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Edited by - silvertone6120 on 12/24/2008 00:24:48 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 01:42:03
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quote:
Originally posted by silvertone6120
Here's a photo of the $125 OD-1:
Buy it. |
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 02:55:37
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+1 on that minty one
or make an OD1 version E one from SD1 |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 06:27:06
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$125 is very worth it.  I wish that deal came across the table for me.. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2008 : 06:54:50
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| Nice OD.. grab it while you can! |
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dcross02
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 14:26:53
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| That's an excellent deal for the condition it is in. I've got and OD-1 in pretty good shape, but not as nice as the one in your picture. I actually kinda like the beat-up look better myself! |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/24/2008 : 15:20:22
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Looks nice and minty. If it's not under your tree already, get it.  |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2008 : 18:37:21
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Well, your majority rule convinced me. I emailed the dealer and told 'em I'd take it off their hands. Should hear back soon.
Thanks for helping me part with my money guys. |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2008 : 17:55:01
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Now that I have this pedal on the way I'm kind of on the lookout for an old SD-2 Dual Overdrive, preferrably with a remote pedal included. Anybody have an opinion on this pedal? I was reading the Boss Book last night(again) and noticed this one. Good idea, having one "channel" for a crunchy distorted rhythm as well as a "lead" overdrive channel.
Last time I said "Thanks in advance for your opinions" it cost me money...oh well, here we go again... |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2008 : 17:54:24
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Thanks for the links...apparently patience is the order of the day for me if I wanna find one of these... |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2008 : 22:58:04
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| i say grab it. so minty. it in better condition then most i have seen with boxes |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 23:19:08
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I got it yesterday. Very clean, obviously by looking at the picture above.
I actually like the lack of a tone control. Years ago I tried using an SD-1, but never did like it. Used it for years and was never satisfied with my overdrive sound, and back then I was using Fenders and Gibsons. Nowadays I play Gretsches into Victoria amps, and this pedal actually seems to work for me! While I don't see it replacing my Keeley-modded BD-2 on gigs, it's nice to fool around with here at home.
And currently I believe there are 3 SD-2s on ebay that I'm keeping a close eye on.
Cheers
Edit: Dr. Bob, with this post I'm now silver!!
Yep, been watching you all morning - check your new Silver thread. Moderator. |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 01/06/2009 23:32:11 |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 23:21:03
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BTW, I keep mentioning the SD-2...is it an all-analog pedal? Inquiring minds wanna know!
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