Ive had both but got rid of the blues driver and just have the ts9 now. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode. Slight distortion, fat overdrive and soft, silky sustain. The boss bd2 blues driver is an overdrive guitar pedal. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of. You can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulation. David vs goliath boss bd2 vs bd2w waza craft youtube. In praise of the humble, underrated boss 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.
Premium sound based on the classic bd2 blues driver. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. The closest ocd dealer to me is an hour away, and im poor and am keeping gas to a minimum. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. It was a modification that i did in response to brent masons request for better tone from his blues driver. I liked the tone of the boss blues driver from the clips in the website. I have an od3, bd2, and the bd2wif i had to choose one, itd be the od3.
Nov 25, 2015 a longtime favorite for its creamy, subtle crunch, the boss bd2 blues driver has found its way onto the pedalboards of famous artists like john mayer and brad paisley as well as bedroom players. The boss bd2 blues driver, whos got one, is it all its cracked up to be. Oct, 2008 in that case, id recommend several different options. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. Boss blues driver bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 youtube. I just sold my blues driver after playing and purchasing the boss os2 overdrivedistortion. The blues driver mod that i probably do most often is the brent mason modification.
If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. The bd2 blues driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. Ok so i have a boss blues driver but ive been thinking about switching it out for a ts9. It does a great job in combining both and has more bite for sure. Heres a comparison between a boss blues driver, and a mooer blues mood which is a clone of the keeley modded version. If you want an edgier overdrive tone, with the ability to crank up the gain and get some distortion tones as well, go with the blues driver. In this video, i compare the standard boss blues driver bd2 vs the boss waza craft blues driver bd2w. Boss blues driver vs ts9 tube screamer ultimate guitar. Is there a big difference between the standard and the waza craft blues driver. Unfollow boss blues driver pedal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. The boss bd2 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. Bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 buy the pedals on sweetwater. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies.
Clean chord work, blues, blues rock, rock overview keeley has proposed to take a standard boss blues driver bd2 and upgrade several of its components, change its clipping saturation simulation characteristics, and widen its frequency range to be more transparent. Blues tone with blues junior and keeley bd2 blues driver duration. Boss blues driver vs clone mooer blues mood overdrive pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum.
Oct 10, 2016 why did i take the boss blues driver bd2 from my pedalboard. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Reserve yours now riskfree, or contact us for more information. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. Ac adaptor not included or 9v battery operation included. The boss is on at all times for crispy, tubey, cleans. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal andertons music co. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss tone experience. 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.
Jul 17, 2018 pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1 pedal comparison duration. The boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal delivers that creamy yet crunchy sound. The boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal is one of the most popular overdrives around. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft effektgerat egitarre. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. I have a bad monkey but am not really liking it so was looking to get a blues driver. Im learning the blues and this seems the obvious choice and the demos show it up good but are there alternatives worth checking out. Blues driver keeley mod vs waza craft vs katana blues drive. Boss tu2 boss blues driver fulltone ocd line 6 dl4 marshall mode four 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. 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.
If a nofrills, earthy blues and rock sound is desired, youve come to the right place with the bd2 blues driver. The setting range covers slightly distorted to the hardest overdrive. It also responds to your playing dynamics, so you can pull. Eine moderne legende ist boss 1995 mit dem blauen boss. The boss bd2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. 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. Its organic, rich, lush, and all the rest of those descriptions people hate. Boss super sd1 overdrive vs bd2 blues driver comparison. Boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks boss super overdrive guitar pedal sd1 boss bd2 blues driver bundle with instrument cable, patch cable, picks, and austin bazaar polishing cloth. View online or download boss bd2 blues driver owners manual. Boss bd2 blues driver 3440055 effektgerat egitarre. The keeley mod also has sweeter highend than the boss blues driver.
Passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Tone control allows you to set a variety of classic sounds. The custom mode adds a beefy lowend and increased sustain ideal for blues, stoner rock and metal. Fender 57 ri stratocaster into a boss od3 and boss bd2 into a marshall jvm 410c on clean channel no other effect used to show the tonal differences and range of these two popular overdrive. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. Ive got a stock bd2 and i really like it but it can sound a little shrill and fizzy from time to time. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. This stompbox is great for pushing your amp over the edge into saturation perfect for anyone playing blues or rock. I played the ts9 before to test it out and i liked the clean. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. Ive got most of the boss drivesdistortions and the od. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver fender stratocaster. Using the unit safely and important notes separate sheet. It takes a 9 volt battery or can be powered by the boss tu2 tuner pedal if you have the power supply and daisy chain.
Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. The ocd might be a slightly better pedal but for the value i think the blues driver is the better option. It is an analog pedal and has a 14 inch input and output. This mod is very easy, and only requires changing a few parts. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 fender stratocaster vox ac30. 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. I have a vox ac15, and will be using it with a paul c timmy for a worship band. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better.
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