it's kind of a one trick pony. but its a damn fine trick
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
MSRP: CHF 107.50
Product # | 40341 |
Brand | Boss |
Category | Distortion Pedals | Brand Category | Boss - Distortion |
Series | Boss Compact Pedal Boss Compact Pedal Distortion |
Release date | June 2003 |
Availability | In stock |
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Description
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Properties
- Warm distortion and overdrive
- Responds to nuance and volume changes
- AC adaptor or 9V battery operation
- BOSS five-year warranty
- Weight: 0.410kg
- Height: 150mm
- Width: 92mm
- Depth: 65mm
Warranty
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Specifications
- Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
- Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Controls:
Pedal switch
GAIN knob
TONE knob
LEVEL knob
- Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
Connectors:
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack
Power Supply:
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Current Draw: 20 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use:
Carbon: Approx. 24.5 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 44 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Reviews (33)
Using for light gain with a Telecaster. Works great!
Quality BOSS build... as usual
(They even include a battery :)
Don't be fooled by the name 'Blues driver'!
It can deliver much more than just a blues sounds. Actually, it is a very useful stompbox for a wide range of styles - blues, blues-rock, rock and classic metal.
Technically it is not a classic overdrive or distortion with clipping diodes inside - it is a kind of fuzz. There is no op-amps inside!
I would recommend it for all levels of guitarists, harmonica players and people who want to add some power to synths.
It works perfectly alone or together with other overdrives (just place it after Screamer or another BD and you will hear tons of saturation).
BD-2 is a very uncommon pedal and one of the best Boss products ever made.