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  • simsonicsimsonic

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 09/18/05 at 05:53
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    This is a digital distortion. Evelop for Lower, but I utiliste only with my guitars. An entry for an output jack and it's solid, it can jump on it without problem.

    USE

    Potentiometers are can SERRS and small. There is a volume, a rglage bass and treble on top of the bass. Balance and gain. In all, five potentiometer. I have used this time with a transformer, a try with a battery.
    The rglage are simple and can go from all to nothing.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effect may sound a digital trops my taste, but I find the practice to work the pedal Feedback, especially in low infra coupled a CryBaby.

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    I've had two years and this is the rcupe, so no pay.
    It should not take…
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    This is a digital distortion. Evelop for Lower, but I utiliste only with my guitars. An entry for an output jack and it's solid, it can jump on it without problem.

    USE

    Potentiometers are can SERRS and small. There is a volume, a rglage bass and treble on top of the bass. Balance and gain. In all, five potentiometer. I have used this time with a transformer, a try with a battery.
    The rglage are simple and can go from all to nothing.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effect may sound a digital trops my taste, but I find the practice to work the pedal Feedback, especially in low infra coupled a CryBaby.

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    I've had two years and this is the rcupe, so no pay.
    It should not take into account the notes, I think everyone should have an opinion.
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  • -Livingroom--Livingroom-

    works well!

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 11/26/13 at 10:46
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    Bass overdrive pedal format boss. analog saturation. Robust metal shell. Jack in, jack out and roll youth!

    UTILIZATION

    It's still a boss pedal, so it's simple, but I find it particularly well at the settings: one has a 2-band eq instead of the usual tone, volume, a drive, and a knob for the determination of dry / wet. In short, we quickly found what picks: the sound.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Saturation is very good, although a little right. If the dose with intelligence, we will crunch the big slobbery discrete saturation. the wet dry is very effective, and I do not understand why all the pedals are not equipped to bring out the attack is great.

    Also be used with a guitar, it …
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    Bass overdrive pedal format boss. analog saturation. Robust metal shell. Jack in, jack out and roll youth!

    UTILIZATION

    It's still a boss pedal, so it's simple, but I find it particularly well at the settings: one has a 2-band eq instead of the usual tone, volume, a drive, and a knob for the determination of dry / wet. In short, we quickly found what picks: the sound.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Saturation is very good, although a little right. If the dose with intelligence, we will crunch the big slobbery discrete saturation. the wet dry is very effective, and I do not understand why all the pedals are not equipped to bring out the attack is great.

    Also be used with a guitar, it had its effect (no pun intended), the big beefy sound a bit cold, addition sustain an almost clean sound ... It's very flexible.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I was ready the last 4 months, I use it a lot (as guitarist and bassist). value for money is good, after that not suit everyone, but it is the purpose of a good effect!
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  • MGR/Chris JeffsMGR/Chris Jeffs

    Boss ODB3 Bass Overdrive

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 01/03/07 at 15:00
    I play electric bass in a band from Coburg. We play mostly punk and rock, but sometimes Jack (the drummer) and I like to play a bit of reggae.

    I do all my shopping at Allans Music Store. They always give me fantastic deals - and I don't even ask! I picked up this handy pedal for $175.00. That's about half the list price.

    I got this pedal because I needed something to completely change my sound, and provide an occasional lift.

    The pedal provides you with a wide range of tonal options, from complete distortion, to an aggressive tone with a rough edge. It is of course an 'overdrive' pedal, for those who are unaware of what that means, it simulates an overdriven tube amp. Usually thi…
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    I play electric bass in a band from Coburg. We play mostly punk and rock, but sometimes Jack (the drummer) and I like to play a bit of reggae.

    I do all my shopping at Allans Music Store. They always give me fantastic deals - and I don't even ask! I picked up this handy pedal for $175.00. That's about half the list price.

    I got this pedal because I needed something to completely change my sound, and provide an occasional lift.

    The pedal provides you with a wide range of tonal options, from complete distortion, to an aggressive tone with a rough edge. It is of course an 'overdrive' pedal, for those who are unaware of what that means, it simulates an overdriven tube amp. Usually this would tae a range of different effects, but Boss have crammed it into one compact pedal.

    If you roll back on the gain and the balance knob, and up te volume, the pedal can act as a simple volume boost.
    The addition of a simple two band equalizer means you can change the level of bottom end, without dulling down highs or the lethal gain. If you like, you can simply turn back the balance and the gain, keep the volume even with your amp and use the two band eq to boost your bottom end.

    I personally use it occasionally for long distorted intros to our songs, or as a light fuzz for a chorus or an outro.

    There's not much I don't like about the pedal.

    The only thing that annoys me sometimes is the two band eq. It's fine with a bit of gain, as you can boost or cut your bottom end for a more dimensional sound, but if you roll back on the balance and the gain, it sounds kid of flat and two dimensional.

    I did say you could use it to boost your bottom end without gain, but it dulls down your highs and leaves a kind of muddy sound.

    The build quality is absolutely fantastic. It may be made in Asia, but it's built like a rock. The steel construction makes it a lot heavier and more solid than it appears. You can drop it onto a hard surface, or down some stairs (I have) and it'll come through with absolutely no damage at all - and it'll sound exactly the same as it did when you first tried it out at the store.

    Overall, this pedal is definitely one to stick next to your amplifier.

    Anyone looking for something to boost their sound, or add some gain for the occasional distored bass line, should save up and buy one.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 03/16/04 at 15:00
    I was having trouble getting hold of one of these. I told a friend about this and amazingly he had one that was in near perfect condition that he wanted to sell! I have been after a decent OD pedal for a while (Ibanez and Digitech don't cut it for me.) After I tried it out, I got it for £35. The normal first hand price is about £60.

    I like it because it's... fuzzy. If I tweek the settings and ajust my amp/bass eq, I can get many different tones and sounds of it. I notted also that a did managed to get it onto a setting where it almost became a phaser pedal and sustain pedal! I like it because I've used it to do things like the star spangled banner and Cliff Burton solos! It's really useful…
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    I was having trouble getting hold of one of these. I told a friend about this and amazingly he had one that was in near perfect condition that he wanted to sell! I have been after a decent OD pedal for a while (Ibanez and Digitech don't cut it for me.) After I tried it out, I got it for £35. The normal first hand price is about £60.

    I like it because it's... fuzzy. If I tweek the settings and ajust my amp/bass eq, I can get many different tones and sounds of it. I notted also that a did managed to get it onto a setting where it almost became a phaser pedal and sustain pedal! I like it because I've used it to do things like the star spangled banner and Cliff Burton solos! It's really useful for covering the role of a rhythm guitar as well. For example, the harmony part on "One" by Metallica. Two guitars playing harmony, clean bass doing rhythm isn't enough. Add a minute touch of growly OD for the bass during that part really makes a difference! Good for RATM + Audioslave songs aswell! The colour is cool... yellow and black. It's like a square banana brick shaped thingy-whacha-mu-call-it?

    Funny colour of it can be harsh on the eyes, especially if your hungover! Ummm not much I can say really.

    I can't really judge because it's not new, ummm, it solid and I've had no problems with it so far. Sound is awsome. The best OD pedal I've used.

    A good pedal, and i'm glad that i got it cheaper second hand cause now ive got more money to spend on other stuff. If your looking for a good distortion, get this. After all, no-one i know dislikes BOSS pedals, and they are quite renound and sturdy (ROLAND company.) I also think that £60 is a fair bit of money so I recomend getting a used one if you arn't keen on forking out a wod of notes.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/ZacMGR/Zac

    Boss ODB-3

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 12/26/01 at 15:00
    I think I paid 75$ at a local music store.

    I like the fact that you can get so many sounds out of this pedal. I can be a fuzz, distortion, or an overdrive. It is very versatile

    The only thing that was bad about this pedal was that it ate batteries like crazy. In one week of using this I could go through 2 or 3 batteries. It is definately worthwhile to get the adapter. The thing about the adapter is that it is pretty big and it will cover a two socket plug if you put it on the top socket. If your sockets are close to the ground (like mine) then it won't fit in the bottom hole so you can't plug an amp and the adapter into one of those. Other than that its awesome.

    This things a tank!…
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    I think I paid 75$ at a local music store.

    I like the fact that you can get so many sounds out of this pedal. I can be a fuzz, distortion, or an overdrive. It is very versatile

    The only thing that was bad about this pedal was that it ate batteries like crazy. In one week of using this I could go through 2 or 3 batteries. It is definately worthwhile to get the adapter. The thing about the adapter is that it is pretty big and it will cover a two socket plug if you put it on the top socket. If your sockets are close to the ground (like mine) then it won't fit in the bottom hole so you can't plug an amp and the adapter into one of those. Other than that its awesome.

    This things a tank!

    This pedal has so many sounds that one is able to get out of it. Buy this pedal. Get an adapter.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/aznnebulonMGR/aznnebulon

    Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 08/29/01 at 15:00
    I paid $70 for this box at my local mars music superstore...

    It is all metal and has a really durable look, feel and reputation. The knobs are sorta small, but they work great. The sound from this stompbox is more of a fuzz than a gain-boosted overdrive, but this thing can reach all levels. From a light growl on the low end or a shade of distort to screaming thrash metal, this thing can do them all.

    The color. yellow is not my type!
    And one more thing - this baby is noisy! You can always turn it off after you play, of course....

    Superb. Roland does a very good job.

    If you need a bass effect, and you like adding a fine touch to your tone, get it. If you're a bass purist (4 strings, a cl…
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    I paid $70 for this box at my local mars music superstore...

    It is all metal and has a really durable look, feel and reputation. The knobs are sorta small, but they work great. The sound from this stompbox is more of a fuzz than a gain-boosted overdrive, but this thing can reach all levels. From a light growl on the low end or a shade of distort to screaming thrash metal, this thing can do them all.

    The color. yellow is not my type!
    And one more thing - this baby is noisy! You can always turn it off after you play, of course....

    Superb. Roland does a very good job.

    If you need a bass effect, and you like adding a fine touch to your tone, get it. If you're a bass purist (4 strings, a clean sound) don't.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • Captain DannyCaptain Danny

    Overdrive's Synthetic

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 04/24/12 at 04:36
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    Overdrive / Distortion analog, non-editable, connectors Standard Boss (jack in and out). Not true bypass.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple configuration: 2-band EQ (very effective: Bass and Treble), a Drive to manage the distortion level, a Level for the output volume and mix to manage the mix between Dry and Twisting. The manual is clear and more than adequate, yet not need a novel ... We quickly found the sounds of interest (as long as we want to sound synthetic).

    SOUND QUALITY

    Indeed very effective, many bands of EQ and gain very active, but synthetic sounds, if you want sound organic typed stoner, tube-like overdrive or vintage, go your way. I use it with a Fender P-Bass St…
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    Overdrive / Distortion analog, non-editable, connectors Standard Boss (jack in and out). Not true bypass.

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple configuration: 2-band EQ (very effective: Bass and Treble), a Drive to manage the distortion level, a Level for the output volume and mix to manage the mix between Dry and Twisting. The manual is clear and more than adequate, yet not need a novel ... We quickly found the sounds of interest (as long as we want to sound synthetic).

    SOUND QUALITY

    Indeed very effective, many bands of EQ and gain very active, but synthetic sounds, if you want sound organic typed stoner, tube-like overdrive or vintage, go your way. I use it with a Fender P-Bass Standard V and an OLP Stingray U.S., both are passive but I also used an Ibanez ICB 300 EX Icebass active, the pedal supports all without flinching but renders evil personality an instrument (even the CBI that a very, very large volume of output). The sounds are cool, but synthetic surgical and easily controllable. for many this coldness is a disadvantage, in fact, everything depends on what you want: I played in electro formations where it works wonders in order to reproduce well saturated fat synths, I send him the SYB-5 story to thicken and distort the synthesized sounds while keeping in mind cold and heavy electro sounds. I use it to grow then my other overdrive and give more definition to my fuzz (TS9B Ibanez and MXR El Grande Bass Fuzz) by placing it before (it sounds monstrous gain in the forward half an El Grande Bass Fuzz pushed background for example).

    OVERALL OPINION

    This was my first bass effect, I've had 3/4 years see, actually I do not even remember when I bought it. I love the sounds of surgical distortion and cold but not enough to play what I play for the heat (sounds hard rock, stoner rock, classic rock, etc. ..) I have to go through my TS9B or my MXR. Clearly it is not only versatile and am using that in the register electro / nu metal or disco by thickening TS9B or better defining the MXR. The value for money is good in my opinion. And I would do this choice because I'm a fan of Overdrives on low and can not be said to be worse than the TS9B example, it just sounds differently, in another spirit and another grain. If you are fans of Overdrives and want to have the maximum opportunity of grains and colors, you need it for your sounds cold and precise.
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  • BassistutaBassistuta

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 03/15/05 at 07:57
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    So we RPET, BOSS is the sturdy, no worries.
    It's so numrique personally am a grain dish a lot.
    Battery or power supply choices

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple configuration.
    All shades are available. Drive the lightweight and warm the big boost in Aiges distortion thanks to the double knob tone.
    The gain to complement everything, wisely
    Manual BOSS qqes with clear examples clairent immediately taken in hand.

    SOUND QUALITY

    There's good quality! ! !
    Dry fat, boost or not by the gain you can find anything. A rgal.
    The nuances are not left with much heavy bass and super sharp AIGS (for the Kepone in particular) or a mix of 2 to 2 / 3 - 1 / 3. Is your exact l.

    OVE…
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    So we RPET, BOSS is the sturdy, no worries.
    It's so numrique personally am a grain dish a lot.
    Battery or power supply choices

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple configuration.
    All shades are available. Drive the lightweight and warm the big boost in Aiges distortion thanks to the double knob tone.
    The gain to complement everything, wisely
    Manual BOSS qqes with clear examples clairent immediately taken in hand.

    SOUND QUALITY

    There's good quality! ! !
    Dry fat, boost or not by the gain you can find anything. A rgal.
    The nuances are not left with much heavy bass and super sharp AIGS (for the Kepone in particular) or a mix of 2 to 2 / 3 - 1 / 3. Is your exact l.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Probably one of the ones I'm not selling sitt prt.
    was slightly less than a year since I have it. She is always in the loop.
    The big + is given the diversity of saturation.
    Report quality discount and is easy OCCAZ.
    I recommend it
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  • zeulotzeulot

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 03/04/06 at 12:23
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    This is an overdrive pedals, but playing the knobs soon as you arrive trs a furious distortion. Like all pedals can not edit the sounds in any Manir it. The connector is basically a mono jack on both sides. If you respect the order Low -> pedals -> Amp! normally it should work. Finally a plug for the power supply (not included).

    UTILIZATION

    Operation is extremely simple. 4 potentiomtres everything is in everything. Just look for the sound. The manual is in English and it is clear with trs queqlues diagrams as usual for the key effects.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are incredibly efficient! They are excellent for a sound point of view. Personally I was looking for the crun…
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    This is an overdrive pedals, but playing the knobs soon as you arrive trs a furious distortion. Like all pedals can not edit the sounds in any Manir it. The connector is basically a mono jack on both sides. If you respect the order Low -> pedals -> Amp! normally it should work. Finally a plug for the power supply (not included).

    UTILIZATION

    Operation is extremely simple. 4 potentiomtres everything is in everything. Just look for the sound. The manual is in English and it is clear with trs queqlues diagrams as usual for the key effects.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are incredibly efficient! They are excellent for a sound point of view. Personally I was looking for the crunch of the amplifier saturation, a brief overdrive! I have and it is superb. I use this with a passive bass pedals ARIA PRO II and a FENDER RUMBLE 100

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 6 months. I had to try something cheap Beringher 19 - see anything on the day (BOSS) - The trfonds of the night (Behring). Report abuse lgrement quality prices - as usual at Boss - This one was worth the money! If I had the choice again! without hsitation.
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  • psykotinepsykotine

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 12/06/06 at 13:48
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    Overdirve really versatile bass

    UTILIZATION

    Easy to use !!!!!

    level of the effect
    bass and treble boost
    Overdirve balance between the low and non traitbr /> gain

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use it on bass (JP 6 fretless bass, Jb 75 'jap, Musicman 78' deluxe JB)

    the effect is trs synthetic, but I like, even love, the bass is the appointment of the pedals (still happy she dedicates the bass lol) and treble can be very aggressive, has a range of versatile enough action in the mix it is not shuffled with the guitar and I find the bass is always Submitted.

    I utiise also a scratch Epiphone Les paul I think it sounds great with a metal scraper better than the big muff and ot…
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    Overdirve really versatile bass

    UTILIZATION

    Easy to use !!!!!

    level of the effect
    bass and treble boost
    Overdirve balance between the low and non traitbr /> gain

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use it on bass (JP 6 fretless bass, Jb 75 'jap, Musicman 78' deluxe JB)

    the effect is trs synthetic, but I like, even love, the bass is the appointment of the pedals (still happy she dedicates the bass lol) and treble can be very aggressive, has a range of versatile enough action in the mix it is not shuffled with the guitar and I find the bass is always Submitted.

    I utiise also a scratch Epiphone Les paul I think it sounds great with a metal scraper better than the big muff and other area ....

    ngatif point is that it blows quite quickly in the extreme rglages

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for six years, I find it a good value / quality prices, I use to have the "big sound"

    It is true that one can not be advanced if the sound speed dgueule, but she was well suited

    I tried a lot of stuff od, however I bought a Maxon rod 881, but since the week I gave the dernire odb 3 in my pedalboard, the cot Maxon I have two opposite and compltement sounds DIFFERENT than happiness, that I almost sell it = D
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  • anbruanbru

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 02/09/07 at 10:39
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    Overdrive / distortion very SIMPATIE
    1 volume
    2 equalizeurs (acute severe enough scoring)
    A balance between the bypass and the effect (could be improved by increasing the bypass a little and we can really play it)
    A gain (no more than a normal overdrive!)

    I put 9 on the balance not super great.

    UTILIZATION

    I've never had my hand which does not prevent its use.
    as always with boss, you die easy.
    about the sounds really easy to handle apart again the balance is not the most sophisticated for my taste.
    it deserves all the same October 1

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use this only with a passive and low equalizeur from home boss, the sound is very convincing! as always …
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    Overdrive / distortion very SIMPATIE
    1 volume
    2 equalizeurs (acute severe enough scoring)
    A balance between the bypass and the effect (could be improved by increasing the bypass a little and we can really play it)
    A gain (no more than a normal overdrive!)

    I put 9 on the balance not super great.

    UTILIZATION

    I've never had my hand which does not prevent its use.
    as always with boss, you die easy.
    about the sounds really easy to handle apart again the balance is not the most sophisticated for my taste.
    it deserves all the same October 1

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use this only with a passive and low equalizeur from home boss, the sound is very convincing! as always with a boss is old school pedal sounds hyper modern followers to abstain. I love the sound of this pedal a couple my ashdown it sounds very very good!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for several weeks and still no recordings or concerts.
    conaissant boss but it should not be any problems. the distortion is really old school par excellence!
    With the experience I remake the choice again! I'm going to even think to buy other big muff or type distos ebs ^ ^!
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  • RobinMariatRobinMariat

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 05/14/08 at 10:49
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    Everything has been said, but ...
    So it is a specialized analog overdrive for bass.
    Connection to a conventional pedal: Enter 'output and external power supply.
    Level settings: Level, two-band EQ (bass and treble), too bad there have not ... Medium, balance to vary between the sound of the amp and the processed sound, and finally a gain.
    All in the eternal case of a yellow BOSS quite ugly;), it exudes solid, durable.
    Simple and effective.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is fairly simple but it took me a while to understand the principle of the knob "Balance".
    There are easily a good sound and very well done for the manual in English and French offers sounds well cool!
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    Everything has been said, but ...
    So it is a specialized analog overdrive for bass.
    Connection to a conventional pedal: Enter 'output and external power supply.
    Level settings: Level, two-band EQ (bass and treble), too bad there have not ... Medium, balance to vary between the sound of the amp and the processed sound, and finally a gain.
    All in the eternal case of a yellow BOSS quite ugly;), it exudes solid, durable.
    Simple and effective.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is fairly simple but it took me a while to understand the principle of the knob "Balance".
    There are easily a good sound and very well done for the manual in English and French offers sounds well cool!

    SOUND QUALITY

    Here you get to the big piece: D
    This pedal is huge! Really!
    I use a Cort Action bass amp and an old Korg ... Transformed!
    We can do really everything from small to pure Overdrive Disto-that-hard-the tapestry through the Fuzz. In fiddling, you can approach the sound of Anesthesia Cliff!
    It said the Old-School, uh ... Perhaps, but it is equally at home in New Metal.
    To say that I was party to take an Ibanez PD7, fortunately there were more in store!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I squatted for 2 hours as needed I would change my mind later.

    Most:
    BOSS-style, class and timeless.
    Really versatile!
    Rather simple-settings.
    -Resistant and guaranteed for 5 years!

    The -:
    Balance-knob not clear at the beginning ...

    I had not tried other models before, but I do not think they would have met at this point!
    Very good value for money, well worth the money!
    With experience and the same budget, the choice I would do without hesitation, but with more Moens, I turn instead to the MXR Blowtorch of ... But I'm really conquered, and I do not change for a long time before Overdrive!
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  • ToyMoyToyMoy

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 07/28/08 at 01:34
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Overdrive Boss Made in Disto.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is simple but can have so many effects you need to know to choose ...

    I love the opportunities the eq and assayed by distortion / clean sound!

    SOUND QUALITY

    Apart from an all-tube distortion, I do not see what you can ask for! There's really something to do with this pedal, it can be simmered with onions sound as long as we do not balance in an amp too yucky

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 9 months, I have tried many other models, but nothing like Boss for versatility, big sound, reliable!
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    Overdrive Boss Made in Disto.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is simple but can have so many effects you need to know to choose ...

    I love the opportunities the eq and assayed by distortion / clean sound!

    SOUND QUALITY

    Apart from an all-tube distortion, I do not see what you can ask for! There's really something to do with this pedal, it can be simmered with onions sound as long as we do not balance in an amp too yucky

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 9 months, I have tried many other models, but nothing like Boss for versatility, big sound, reliable!
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  • Chi ChengChi Cheng

    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 06/04/09 at 17:40
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    Analog distortion pedals for bass with 5 knobs of rglages:
    - LEVEL Knob (adjusts the sound effect. RULES To ensure that there is no
    Difference in volume between the effect sound and direct sound of the bass
    - HIGH EQ button (amplifies high or attnue frquences)
    - LOW EQ button (or attnue amplifies the low frequencies)
    - BALANCE knob (adjusts the balance between the direct sound and sound saturated)
    - GAIN knob (adjusts the gain of its direct or saturated. With the direct sound, it adjusts
    amplification without distortion and with a saturated adjusts the amplitude of
    distortion)

    Allows a multitude of sounds, be it a crunch or a fuzz, to a distortion or just an amplification…
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    Analog distortion pedals for bass with 5 knobs of rglages:
    - LEVEL Knob (adjusts the sound effect. RULES To ensure that there is no
    Difference in volume between the effect sound and direct sound of the bass
    - HIGH EQ button (amplifies high or attnue frquences)
    - LOW EQ button (or attnue amplifies the low frequencies)
    - BALANCE knob (adjusts the balance between the direct sound and sound saturated)
    - GAIN knob (adjusts the gain of its direct or saturated. With the direct sound, it adjusts
    amplification without distortion and with a saturated adjusts the amplitude of
    distortion)

    Allows a multitude of sounds, be it a crunch or a fuzz, to a distortion or just an amplification.

    Aluminum Casing trs bright yellow solid.
    Battery and power adapter (battery included).

    UTILIZATION

    Configuring General for the pedals is very simple, the knobs are effective and the use is instinctive trs. In the manual are examples of fairly nice rglages, it must change according to the sr amp, bass and equalizeurs!
    It is with Boss, so the handling is quick, however, we must tweak before finding his own sound as rglages are prcis! The hardware prcis ncessite use prcise!

    Quickly found the so desired, juggling between frquences, the gain and the balance is easy and fun I'd say! But the sound is saturated image from clean! Be careful to have a well Dfine plain before starting rglages!

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound sent by the pedals are just beautiful! It sends the robe, the beam hairy adcolle the walls, and all with class!
    That is to be a dirty fuzz, crunch a lightweight, one disto heavy, smooth or od, After a few turns of the pedals rglages you book what you want!

    I play a Cort B4 and a Trace Elliot 3 body (head GP7SM-250) and THE FIRST ds utilistation concquis I t! One branch, even all the knobs on the middle sounds a dj

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use the pedals for the past few days and I'm thrilled! In concert as RPET adpote, Boss is all fawn inpuisable and made to last!

    Before that I played with pedals a Big Muff Electro-Harmonix .. See anything, she was eating the bass, I was lost in depth and gave her a dirty and greasy! I do not really regret not to have changed!

    The price is reasonable for the pedals, so it is Boss of the quality and it's solid! I recently but would do without this choice hsiter!
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    Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrivePublished on 03/28/11 at 14:30
    The Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is a pedal designed for use with bass guitar. It's an analog pedal that has the standard make up for nearly all Boss pedals - 1/4" connections for input and output and both a battery compartment for a nine volt and a jack for a power supply of the same voltage. It's best to use the power supply if possible. It isn't rack mountable as it's a stomp box to be engaged with your feet.

    UTILIZATION

    The make up of the Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is pretty easy to follow and at the same time there are a good amount of parameters to work with to control your sound. Included in this are knobs for level, balance (dry/wet mix), gain, both high and low EQ controls…
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    The Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is a pedal designed for use with bass guitar. It's an analog pedal that has the standard make up for nearly all Boss pedals - 1/4" connections for input and output and both a battery compartment for a nine volt and a jack for a power supply of the same voltage. It's best to use the power supply if possible. It isn't rack mountable as it's a stomp box to be engaged with your feet.

    UTILIZATION

    The make up of the Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is pretty easy to follow and at the same time there are a good amount of parameters to work with to control your sound. Included in this are knobs for level, balance (dry/wet mix), gain, both high and low EQ controls, and an overall gain parameter. That's all one will need to know, and it just takes so messing around with it to feel completely comfortable, so I don't think a manual is necessary.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound of the Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is quite good overall and between the nice collection of controls it's possible to get a good amount of differing tones. It's a pretty fuzzy sounding overdrive that's not really any one of an overdrive, distortion, or fuzz, although I'd say it's more of a fuzz/overdrive than anything else. It's definitely possible to get a bunch of cool bass overdrive tones with the ODB-3 as it's versatile for a bass pedal. I've used the pedal with a Gallien-Kruger amplifier and a Fender Jazz bass with stellar results...

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive is definitely one that should be looked at for bass players looking for their first overdrive pedal. It's cheap enough where most will be able to afford it, but as is the case with most Boss pedals, they haven't sacrificed quality to bring this pedal to you at this price. I don't know if this is the best choice for those looking for something that will punch through more than anything, but it's a great overall overdrive for bass and at the very least a good starting point for those interested in fuzzing up their bass a bit.
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