When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver reverb news. The bd2 gives you all the textures you need to scream, sing, or cry. The boss bd2 blues driver pedal gives you the classic, bluesy sound of an overdriven vintage tube amp in a compact pedal. Instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. So within my pedal chain i have 4 key lowtomidgain overdrives ranging from klon style, to tube screamer style, to dumble style and onto blues driver type the way i have it each gets progressively gainier, in fact i have a 5th medium gain overdrive which used to be an ocd, but has now been displaced by the hamstead intergalactic driver. Boss bd2 distortion guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. If youre looking for an overdrive pedal that will just add a little bit of extra drive to your sound without being completely oppressive, the. Bd2 blues driver boss is the perfect distortion pedal for blues. Boss describe the bd2 driver as a pedal which is meant to give the type of warm emotive and overdrive distortion basically reserved for a 30 year old tube, a crunchy yet creamy tone combined with blues guitar. Here you have the silky drive sounds of the boss blues driver, a classic pedal beloved by guitarists of every style for its dynamic, tubelike overdrive and bulletproof record of reliability. I have read on other newsgroup forums i think the telecaster one that the boss od3 is closer to the bd2 blues driver in its circuit design than the other sds or ods, and the better pedal of the twothat it is an improvement of the shortcomings of the bd2. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive and distortion pedal, new.
Boss bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Industry standard pedal, providing a harder distortion effect, with all the subtle nuances of playing dynamics reproduced. Considering that i decided to go with mooer series and the fact that they copy famous pedals, then i should choose two pedals overdrive and distortion among ocd, rat, blues driver, bluesbreaker, tubescreamer, boss ds1 and several more which i am not familiar with. Boss bd2w waza craft blues driver pedal andertons music co. Can also be used for warm distortion with a higher level of responsiveness than most distortion boxes. It is much tamer than its orange cousin the ds1, but it can put out a fair amount of distortion with the gain knob cranked up. The boss bd2 is a classic pedal that many of you have asked me about. The boss bd2 blues driver is one of the bestsounding overdrive pedals ever made, and modifications to it are entirely unnecessary gilding of the lily. Jun 19, 2018 the ts9 is one of the most famous overdrive pedals and has been used by many metal players, including legendary metallica guitarist kirk hammett.
This popular pedal provides drive ranging from warm overdrive to emotive distortion that responds both to your playing style and dynamics, similar to the responsiveness and tone of a vintage vacuum tube amplifier. Boss blues driver vs, os2 overdrivedistortion telecaster. Instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30 yearold tube amps. Both are classic overdrive effects pedals simple enough for any level of player to use, while giving performances strong enough for the greats as varied as stevie ray vaughan and the edge. The boss bd2 blues driver is a relatively inexpensive overdrive pedal featuring high quality boss construction. Special edition boss overdrive pedal with nextgeneration sound, feel, and tonal response powered by mdp technology. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Aug 26, 2018 the impressive new bossjhs jb2 angry driver overdrive and distortion pedal is a celebration of several things simultaneously. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. All in all, youll love the warm overdrive and emotive distortion the boss bd2 blues driver adds to your rig. With the color knob in the min position, the os2 produces pure overdrive.
When the humble boss overdrive isnt occupied with wailing blues licks, it has proven an inspired subject of mods and a competitor to the klon. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The keeley bd2 is a quality overdrive pedal for all types of blues music, and with its compact size, this pedal travels well and sets up with no hassles. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. The boss bd2 blues driver guitar overdrive distortion pedal delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Im excited for you to see the sounds you can get for such a low price. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal andertons music co. Dawsons and boss demonstrator, lee wrathe, gives us the low down on this classic boss pedal. Jan 20, 2011 here you have the silky drive sounds of the boss blues driver, a classic pedal beloved by guitarists of every style for its dynamic, tubelike overdrive and bulletproof record of reliability. The bd2 provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps.
This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Sounds great stock and theres modsaplenty out there if you want to tweek it. Gives you that vintage tube amplifier bluesy flavor. When you compare them head to head, you really cant lose with either the ibanez tube screamer or boss bd2 blues driver. The top 10 bluesapproved overdrivedistortion pedals. The boss bd2 blues driver is the standard choice for blues players who want to achieve the classic or modern blues tone. Is the blues driver more of an overdrive or distortion pedal. Connect filter effects pedals early in the signal path. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive and distortion pedal used. It heralds boss 40year anniversary in the compact pedal business, the friendship between boss president yoshi ikegami and jhs founder josh scott, and the success of the boss blues driver and jhs angry charlie in their respective niches.
The keeley bd2 is a quality overdrive pedal for all types of blues music, and with its compact size, this. Turn it up and the overdrive will be gradually mixed with distortion until the overdrive tones are completely gone in the max position. Boss bd2 blues driver distortion and overdrive effects pedal at a glance. The bd2 blues driver from boss is a pedal that offers overdriven tones from creamy leads to crunchy rhythm sounds, specifically tailored for blues guitar. Boss bd2 blues driver distortion pedal the boss bd2 delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Overdrive pedal with acinspired british comboamp tone. Distortion guitar pedal with low and high settings and metal construction. The boss os2 overdrivedistortion is exactly what the name of the pedal suggest an analog distortion and overdrive guitar pedal. Special edition boss distortion pedal with nextgeneration sound, feel, and tonal response powered by mdp technology. Buy your boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal from sam ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Boss bd2 distortion guitar effect pedal for sale online. Open quick view dialog for boss bd2w blues driver waza. The boss sd1 super overdrive pedal produces a warm, natural sounding distortion that also responds extremely well to the subtle differences that you create in your playing. Mar 05, 2020 dirt pedals are usually labeled either distortion or overdrive.
It has a 14 inch input and a 14 inch output and is powered by a nine volt battery or a nine volt power supply. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. If you are looking for a distortion which remains unmuddied at high gain look no further than the bd2. Position your tuner pedal first in the signal path. Its listed as an overdrive, but from what ive heard and how people describe it, it sou. Plug compressor pedals in just after filter pedals. This channel provides information of the boss s best quality electronic musical instruments.
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