Boss bd 2 blues driveraustin bazaar is an authorized boss dealer. Using the unit safely and important notes separate sheet. This mode really excels at dirtier drive tones, and this is the setting youll go to when. It doesnt sound like it did on the sound clips from they didnt have one avalable to try out so i thought with a 30 day return policy what do i have to. The bd2 was been a success from it first went on sale and its still one of the best selling boss pedals today. Sample setting sample setting crunch american blues british blues booster. A fantastic overdrive pedal, the boss bd 2 blues driver pedal is one of the bestselling boss compact guitar pedals available today.
They sounded fine on my junky solid state amp, is this just the nature of tube amps. One of the pedals main features is that the level of distortion is proportional to the picking. Page 1 of 2 boss bd2 posted in effects, amps and their settings. Standard mode captures the classic bd 2 tone while custom mode delivers new body and sustain. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The boss bd2 blues driver pedal is my tip for someone starting on guitar who wants a bluesy crunch, light overdrive or an indie sound with a bit of bite.
Bd2 blues driver guitar pedal the perfect tone for blues the bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Posted by matt helm on sep 10, 2014 in blog, news 1 comment. Is the boss blues driver suitable for tube driver tones. Recently i bought a digitech screamin blues, which i could buy for almost free, and from my.
When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. Discussion in the stomp box started by adamlovesgin, mar 7, 2016. Ive set the bd2 up for a fairly high gain setting, with. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. It has familiar settings, one tone knob to adjust the eq of the pedal, one knob for overall volume, and one knob for the amount of gain. Can also be used for warm distortion with a higher level of responsiveness than most distortion boxes. I have one slot open on my pedal board and i am thinking about getting a boss blues driver bd 2 to smooth out the hdr channel on my vintage modern. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver.
The standard blues driver is a beauty for sure, but the waza is a work of boss art. Mar 04, 2020 boss realized the need for a pedal that could produce a bluesy vintage tube amp tone and in 1995 they came up with the blues driver. The boss bd2 blues driver pedal gives you the classic, bluesy sound of an overdriven vintage tube amp in a compact pedal. And when i want to go for the typical ballsout marshall crunch, i throw in the ocd on top of the bd 2.
This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion. Doug seven and mitch stalling tone pedals and settings. The boss bd 2 blues driver is a great overdrive pedal that gives you authentic blues tone with valve amp simulation. Find great deals on ebay for boss blues driver and boss bd 2. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. The bd 2 blues driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulationwarm distortion and overdriveresponds to nuance and volume changesac adaptor or 9v battery operationboss fiveyear warrantythe bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The bd2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar.
The keeley mod also has sweeter highend than the boss blues driver. Its about as smooth as tony the tigers human size barbed cat penis. The bd2 gives you all the textures you need to scream, sing, or. The bd 2 gives you all the textures you need to scream, sing, or cry. The bd2 was released in 1995 in reaction to the increasing popularity of blues at the time. Finally, the guitars 25 12inch scale length combined with a singlecoil.
Nov 14, 2004 page 1 of 2 boss bd2 posted in effects, amps and their settings. Blues driver boss bd 2 dialing it in discussion in effects, pedals, strings. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm. We have 2 boss bd2 blues driver manuals available for free pdf download. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually.
The only reason i got rid of it was because, at the time, i had too much stuff that said boss on it. The bd2 is definitely a great pedal to get that shoegaze tone, but if youre looking. Boss bd2 blues driver simple, direct and efficient. While many players like the sound of the stock pedal just fine, many other guitarists like the basic tone but just want it bettermore organic, responsive and dynamic. Hi all, i was just wondering, for any of you gilmour junkies out there who use a boss blues driver pedal, what settings do you use for that dark side. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive and distortion pedal, new. The arrival of the boss blues driver bd2 not only signaled the end of my search for an overdrive pedal, but sadly also the end of my gigging activity for now.
If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. View online or download boss bd 2 blues driver owners manual. The boss bd2 blues driver, whos got one, is it all its cracked up to be. Oct 10, 2016 why did i take the boss blues driver bd2 from my pedalboard. The bd 2 is an excellent overdrive, warm and natural. I sent a bd 2 and a ts9 into robert at the same time, in 05 or 06 maybe, so i used the two together all the time when i got them back from keeley. Bd 2 blues driver guitar pedal the perfect tone for blues the bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd 2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Boss bd2 blues driveraustin bazaar is an authorized boss dealer.
The boss blues driver bd2 is a typical boss overdrive pedal. Im learning the blues and this seems the obvious choice and the demos show it up good but are. The bd2 blues driver offers classic blues tones and simulates the response of a tube. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss tone experience. Hello, im opening this thread to talk about a specific issue of this popular pedal. The bd2 blues driver is an overdrive effect pedal manufactured by boss history edit. The boss is on at all times for crispy, tubey, cleans. Then ill either add in the hobo, which i have at a lower gain setting, or the vick high gain. The bd2 is a very convincing and easy to get alternative for davids 70s colorsound power boost and the 80s90s00s tube driver tones. It was the primary overdrive and distortion pedal for davids on an island tour.
Bd2 blues driver wikiwahwah guitar and bass effects. The blues driver is running about noon, a little less gain, and a little more volume, and the ocd is running highpowered mode and is pretty much straight up. Ive set the bd2 up for a fairly high gain setting, with the volume slightly above unity 10. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal andertons music co. Discrete opamp and well designed jfet sound in compact box.
Discussion in the stomp box started by nmac, jan 21, 2016. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. The boss bd 2 blues driver overdrive pedal is one of the most popular overdrives around. The boss bd 2 blues driver guitar effects pedal delivers that creamy yet crunchy sound youve heard countless great blues guitar players call up and at a great value. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd 2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Clean chord work, blues, blues rock, rock overview keeley has proposed to take a standard boss blues driver bd 2 and upgrade several of its components, change its clipping saturation simulation characteristics, and widen its frequency range to be more transparent. Diamond vibrato pedal moog moogerfooger mf105 murf or boss re20 space echo delay pedal. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry.
The boss bd 2 blues driver pedal gives you the classic, bluesy sound of an overdriven vintage tube amp in a compact pedal. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. I find the ibanez tube screamer ts808, boss bd2 blues driver, fulltone ocd. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulationwarm distortion and overdriveresponds to nuance and volume. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of. Ive set the bd 2 up for a fairly high gain setting, with. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external ac adapter. How to get a blazing country guitar sound guitar world.
Dec 23, 2011 the boss blues driver bd 2 is a typical boss overdrive pedal. Its placed in line as my first drive getting the power tubes to saturate and sweet tone crunch settings on stock bd2 is pulled from. The boss bd 2 blues driver, whos got one, is it all its cracked up to be. The bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Boss bd2 blues driver dunlop dvp1 volume pedal or ernie. Boss realized the need for a pedal that could produce a bluesy vintage tube amp tone and in 1995 they came up with the blues driver. The boss blues driver bd 2 is a typical boss overdrive pedal. Although im not deeply in love with boss boxes, there are a few designs that i find interesting and usable at the same time. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. I have one slot open on my pedal board and i am thinking about getting a boss blues driver bd2 to smooth out the hdr channel on my vintage modern. I have a bad monkey but am not really liking it so was looking to get a blues driver. Boss bd2 effects, amps and their settings guitarzone. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd 2 blues driver.
The bd 2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Any thoughts, opinions, or experience with this pedal. Now my problem is my two boss pedals blues driver bd 2 and compression sustainer cs3 sound like poop. Im learning the blues and this seems the obvious choice and the demos show it up good but are there alternatives worth checking out. However, the sound is very valid, and this is the most important thing.
Personally, ive very happy with this unit, glad that ive rediscovered the awesome quality and engineering of boss. Aug 11, 2018 the bd 2 is a very convincing and easy to get alternative for davids 70s colorsound power boost and the 80s90s00s tube driver tones. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. Also if i were to get a blues driver is the waza version worth the extra cash. Sometimes i miss my keeleymodded blues driver a lot. Boss bd 2 blues driver distortion pedal the boss bd 2 delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Bd2 blues driver boss is the perfect distortion pedal for blues. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock. Bd2 blues driver memberikan karakter suara creamy, tetapi juga sound crunchy yang biasa terkait dengan blues gitar. Boss bd2 blues driver manuals manuals and user guides for boss bd2 blues driver. 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.
Now im down to the tu2 which im keeping and the dd6 which ill swap. It has familiar settings, one tone knob to adjust the eq of the pedal, one knob for overall volume, and one. The bd2 is a very convincing and easy to get alternative for davids 70s colorsound power boost and the 80s90s00s tube driver. Among the pedals getting a polishing is the blues driver, which is a more recent addition to the boss family than the other waza craft beneficiaries, but its easy to see why it made the cut. Warm up your distortion tone with this renowned pedal. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate.
The only problem is the gain at an high value, but if you work with the guitar volume, the problem disappears. I still have the keeley ts9 flexi, but kinda wish i still had the bd 2 also. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Here jack gives you an overview of the boss bd2 blues driver pedal, explains how it can effect your sound and runs over some basic settings. The bd2 is arguably one of the best boss pedals right out of the box, and with a few precision adjustments from the fromel laboratory, this pedal can rival the best boutique stomp boxes on the market. Ive been asked a lot and i finally managed to think of a decent comparison between the popular blues driver boss bd2 waza craft and the iconic tube driver. The bd2 blues driver produces a bluesy vintage tube amp tone that blues players have adored since 1995, and its still one of the bestselling boss pedals today. I finally ended up buying the used fender blues junior with your help. Although im not deeply in love with boss boxes, there are a few designs that i find. Page 2 thank you, and congratulations on your choice of boss bd2 blues driver. During the 2009 laneway festival kevins pedal setup looked like this. Instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps.
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