New BOSS Pedal Technology

Waza is rolled out in new versions of the Super Overdrive and Blues Driver   15-Jul-14

BOSS has introduced Waza Craft versions of some old favourite compact pedals - the SD-1 Super Overdrive and the BD-2 Blues driver are now avialable as the SD-1W and BD-2W. Here's the full details in BOSS' own words:

Introducing Waza Craft: The Art of Superior Tone
The engineers at BOSS have always focused on creating the finest guitar tones using the most suitable technology available - from old-school analogue circuits to high-tech DSP. Even today, our products use both DSP and analogue components, because our philosophy is simply to use the best method to get the job done. Continuing in this spirit, BOSS is proud to announce the special-edition Waza Craft series: three classic Boss pedals built around discrete analogue circuitry. In Japan, "Waza" is the term for art and technique, and these pedals represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship, delivering exceptional tone and touch response through carefully-selected discrete analogue components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail.

SD-1W Super Overdrive Waza Craft Special Edition
Passionately designed by the master engineers at BOSS in Japan, the Waza Craft SD-1W Super Overdrive delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customised pedal tone will love. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the SD-1W hot rods the famous BOSS overdrive with all-discrete analogue circuitry. Standard mode captures the classic SD-1 sound while Custom mode offers new tonal range and gain.

• Special edition Waza Craft pedal delivers the ultimate BOSS tone experience
• Premium sound based on the legendary SD-1 Super Overdrive
• Newly revised, all-analogue discrete amplifier circuit
• Standard and Custom sound modes
• Highly responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes
• BOSS five-year warranty

BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft Special Edition
Passionately designed by the master engineers at BOSS in Japan, the Waza Craft BD-2W delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customised pedal tone will love. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the BD-2W takes the classic Blues Driver grit to a new level with all-discrete analogue circuitry. Standard mode captures the classic BD-2 tone while Custom mode delivers new body and sustain.

• Special edition Waza Craft pedal delivers the ultimate BOSS tone experience
• Premium sound based on the classic BD-2 Blues Driver
• Newly revised, all-analogue discrete amplifier circuit
• Standard and Custom sound modes
• Highly responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes
• BOSS five-year warranty

Pricing and Availability:
BD-2W Blues Driver: £139
SD-1W Super OverDrive: £139

More information:

• BOSS