Boss OD-3 OverDrive Pedal

The Boss OD-3 Overdrive 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
• BOSS 5-Year Warranty

• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
• Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
• Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)

Controls

• DRIVE knob
• TONE knob
• LEVEL knob
• Pedal switch

Connectors

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• DC IN jack

Power

• Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
• AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
• Current Draw: 15 mA
• Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon, Approx. 34.5 hours / Alkaline, Approx. 56 hours
• *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories

• Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") , Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)

Other Specs

• Options (sold separately): PSA series AC Adaptor
• Size: 73 x 129 x 59 mm ( 2-7/8 x 5-1/8 x 2-3/8 inches
• Weight(including battery): 370 g(14 oz)

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