It doesn't come with any patch cords and it runs on a battery (although you can get an adapter for it)

As a boost, does the sd-1 do a good job to tighten things up? for rythm playing especially??

Yes, but it will add some mid range, in a good way tho.

I'm kind of confused to the manual: am I supposed to turn on my amp first or turn on this pedal first? What about the order of turning everything off?

Start with everything powered "off", or turn the guitar amplifier volume all the way down before plugging or un-plugging any of the gear you are going to connect to it. Once all cables are connected, then power up the guitar amp and/or slowly bring the volume up. . Here is one method: 1. Connect cable from pedal output to amplifier input; 2. Connect 2nd cable from guitar jack output to pedal input; 3. Power on the guitar amp and/or, adjust volume; 4. Step on the pedal to activate it, then set the pedal's gain and volume so its level is about the same as or slightly louder than the guitar amp's volume without the pedal activated. Note: if the pedal's LED doesn't illuminate, check battery or input / output cable connections, you may have to reverse them...

Can this pedal make a clean amp go heavy?

Not SO heavy, if the amp is totally clean it can get it nice and dirty, a littler crunchy. Blues/rock tones. I use it as a boost in front of a high gain head. If you're looking for a real heavy pedal try an OCD or a Maxon OD808.

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🎶 Unlock legendary overdrive — your tone’s new best friend!

BUILT TO LAST - Durable metal body backed by BOSS’s trusted 5-year warranty.
STACK YOUR SOUND - Seamlessly stacks with boost, overdrive, and distortion pedals for endless versatility.
TUBE LIKE WARMTH - Unique asymmetrical clipping delivers rich, smooth, and musical overdrive.
PERFECT AMP COMPANION - Optimized for clean to slightly driven amps, adding tightness and midrange focus.
TIMELESS TONE MACHINE - Since 1981, the SD-1 defines overdrive for every genre.

The BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal is a metal-bodied, analog effects processor delivering smooth, tube-like overdrive with a unique asymmetrical clipping circuit. Weighing just over 400g and powered by a 9V source with included AA battery, it’s designed for clean to moderately driven amps and stacks effortlessly with other pedals. Trusted by generations since 1981, it comes with a 5-year warranty, making it a reliable staple for professional guitarists seeking rich, focused midrange and tight low-end tones.

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Item Weight	408 g
Product Dimensions	15.24 x 10.16 x 15.24 cm; 408.23 g
Batteries	1 AA batteries required. (included)
Item model number	SD-1
Body Material	Metal
Color Name	Yellow
Hardware Interface	1/4-inch Audio
Signal Format	Analog
Material Type	Metal
Battery type	Alkaline
Power Source	Corded Electric
Voltage	9 Volts

BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive Electric Guitar Effects Device

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