Boss ODB-3
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Boss
ODB-3
Product Info
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The ODB-3 is a solid choice for bassists wanting a focused overdrive sound without sacrificing low-end clarity. It’s perfect for funk, rock, or any genre where you need a little extra grit and punch, especially if you're already using a preamp and want a dedicated overdrive. The BOSS reliability is a big bonus too.
Product Description
Boss ODB-3, Bass Overdrive Pedal
- As the first bass overdrive in the BOSS Compact Effects series
- the ODB-3 has been specifically tailored to the needs of today's bass players. It delivers everything
- from slightly tweaked sounds to massive overdrive in excellent
- impressive quality. The ODB-3 covers the entire frequency range of the bass - down to the deep B on a 5-string - so you always have a first class distortion with a clear
- transparent sound. With the BALANCE control you can mix the bass and the effect signal to get the brilliance and the pressure of the original sound fully
- even in heavy distortion. The ODB-3 overdrive pedal can also be used as a 2-band equaliser (low / high).
- Tailored to the bass overdrive sounds with pressure and clean
- clear sound
- Acting in complete bass frequency range
- Distortion without loss of hardness and brilliance
- Robust
- compact design
- Controls: Level
- High EQ
- Low EQ
- Balance
- Gain
- Power supply: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (centre negative both not included
- suitable power supply: Art.#409939#)
- Power consumption: 15 mA
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 125 x 55 mm
PROS
- • Excellent low-end response, even with extreme overdrive settings.
- • The BALANCE control genuinely preserves fundamental bass frequencies.
- • Boss's renowned road-worthy build quality ensures lasting durability.
- • Simple, intuitive controls make dialing in usable tones remarkably easy.
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility beyond overdrive and EQ; not a full preamp.
- • Can sound a bit 'processed' if not carefully dialed – requires finesse.
- • May lack the organic warmth of a tube-driven overdrive.
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Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Overdrive/Distortion with EQ
Controls
Drive, Level, Balance, Low, High
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 200mA (BOSS PSA-100 power adapter recommended)
Connections
Input, Output, DC In
Dimensions
11.4 in x 3.1 in x 12.4 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
It blends the dry bass signal with the distorted signal, preventing the muddy low-end often associated with overdrive pedals, maintaining punch and definition.
While it can provide some distortion, it's better suited for more moderate overdrive tones; heavier styles might require a more robust distortion pedal.
Yes, the true bypass ensures that when disengaged, the pedal doesn't color or alter your clean bass signal, maintaining its original tone and character.
