Ill also say that with the allums blues stack mod, the bd2 becomes a really incredible pedal. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. 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. The blues driver is a great pedal for a couple of reasons. 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. I have an od3, bd2, and the bd2wif i had to choose one, itd be the od3. For orders, see our new website for stock boss pedals and modified boss pedals we also have the new for 2007 pedals fender bassman, fender deluxe reverb, dyna drive, fuzz, and metal core there, not on this old website yet. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. 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.
The sd1 is very tubescreamer like which is great considering the price difference between a ts and an sd1. He took a definite liking to the boss bd2 blues driver which has been many a guitarists favourite since it first hit pedal boards in 95. We were recently lucky enough to catch up with bernie marsden of whitesnake fame. The bd2 blues driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. This one has worked with me in number of gigs, as it is always reliable. The bd2 is boss fantastic blues overdrive pedal, providing tone from overdriven vintage warmth to explosive distortion. Ive had both but got rid of the blues driver and just have the ts9 now. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. Bernie marsden using the boss bd2 blues driver roland uk. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice.
Boss blues driver vs digitech screamin blues pedal duration. Some users have found that keeley and other guys mods for the bd2 improve the pedals eq response by shifting the emphasis to lower mids a bit andor taking some of the fizz out. 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. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. 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. It is an analog pedal and has a 14 inch input and output. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. 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. At mid gain it has a little stringy, flangelike aftertaste in the decay of chords. Dec 12, 2005 for a lead boost, youll get the best sound out of either by setting the level control very high and the drivegain low and playing into your ad30 set fairly loud. I am interested in a blues driver for a small second board im building. Ibanez ts9 tube screamer vs boss sd1 super overdrive. 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.
Apart from interviewing bernie for the next issue of roland poweron magazine, we also got treated to seeing him jam with an array classic boss pedals. The custom mode adds a beefy lowend and increased sustain ideal for blues, stoner rock and metal. 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 bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. Consistently nice tones from gritty boosts to fuzzy overdrive. Very touch sensitive, cleans up with the volume knob the stock bd2 does that pretty well, too, and sounds amazing. The closest ocd dealer to me is an hour away, and im poor and am keeping gas to a minimum. Soul food vs blues driver vs sd1 super overdrive overdrive. Can anyone rec any good clones with possibly more gain on tap. 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.
To check out more on this topic,our blog article for this can be found at. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. The bd2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different. People i want to know your opinion about which one is the best for the basic warm overdrive sound. I personally like it more than ts808 as it is more versatile. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. Keeley katana blues driver is their modded bd2 with an active baxendall tonestack mixed with their high headroom clean boost.
The bd2 has a fuller range response without that prominent uppermid bump, so it is more transparent. You can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more. The boss bd2 blues driver is another effects pedal thats been around a while, which makes it a fertile field to add changes for the better on top of each other throughout its history. I played the ts9 before to test it out and i liked the clean. Boss blues driver bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 youtube. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. There are three knobs for you to adjust on the unit, level, tone and gain, allowing to colour the sound to your specific taste. Boss super overdrive guitar pedal sd1 boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver fender stratocaster. At low gain, it is the real deal for blues and most old rock. 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. Ok so i have a boss blues driver but ive been thinking about switching it out for a ts9.
It responded better than the sd1 while both pedals can dial in a fair amount of gain, the blues driver was much better at dialing in that lighly overdriven sound when you still want to sound relatively clean, but be able to sound fuller and more dynamic. The boss version strikes a great balance between affordability, durability, and versatility. Bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 buy the pedals on sweetwater. The boss bd2 blues driver is an overdrive guitar pedal. Introduced in 1982 using the same chip as the awesome rack mount sde3000, the dd2 was very expensive. The blues driver has three different sounds, depending on how the gain is set.
What has kept the blues driver on my board compared to the others is the dynamic response. The bd2s distortion may be a little abrasive to some ears unless you shell out extra for the keeley phat mod. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. As guitarist for japanese hardrock trio ningen isunot to mention a worldrenowned fx connoisseurshinji wajima is the perfect candidate to put bosss eight waza craft models through their paces. I just sold my blues driver after playing and purchasing the boss os2 overdrivedistortion. Boss super overdrive discussion in the stomp box started by d phillips, jul 4, 2007. 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. The secret to its bluesy vintage tube amp tone is the way the amount of distortion is reactive to the picking strength.
This is a very versatile pedal offered at a great price. Its organic, rich, lush, and all the rest of those descriptions people hate. View online or download boss bd2 blues driver owners manual. Its current iteration is the result of decades of precise engineering from both official and fanbased sources, so enjoy the fruits of all that realworld. Boss super sd1 overdrive vs bd2 blues driver comparison. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer.
Pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1. 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. View all results for boss blues driver at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. For what its worth, i really didnt bond as much with the allums sd1 mod. The boss bd2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face. The sd1 is essentially a boss tubescreamer, more or less. Boss blues driver vs ts9 tube screamer ultimate guitar.
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. It does a great job in combining both and has more bite for sure. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. I think that if you want to compare an ocd to a boss pedal, an od3 is a better candidate than a bd2. Ive got most of the boss drivesdistortions and the od.
The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. Boss blues drivers sweetwater sky music au in this video, i compare the. The ocd might be a slightly better pedal but for the value i think the blues driver is the better option. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Although im not deeply in love with boss boxes, there are a few designs that i find interesting and usable at the same time. I have to go with the boss yellow pedal i cant remember what it is called but i thought it was super over drive. Hi all, just wondering which would have a more electrified blues and rock sound a boss blues driver or a boss super overdrive and a treble pedal what. Dec 22, 20 you can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more. Boss bd2 blues driver vs boss sd1 super overdrive youtube. Jul 24, 2017 boss bd2 blues driver vs boss sd1 super overdrive. This pedal is not talked about much but i really like it.
This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. Pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1 pedal comparison duration. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. Its very good at clean boosts but not at sweet as the soul food, and pretty good at a greasy saturated overdrive but doesnt have quite the gain and definition of the ocd. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different pedals. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by rockerxdx, dec 22, 20. Blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by kevin8122006, mar 11, 2009.
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