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Boss BD-2

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Distortion and Overdrive Effects Guitar Pedal with Tube Amplifier Simulation and Blues Guitar Tone with Level, Tone, and Gain Controls

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Let Your Guitar Sing with Smooth, Vintage Tube Distortion

The BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver guitar effects pedal delivers that creamy yet crunchy sound you've heard countless great blues guitar players call up - and at a great value! The BD-2 Blues Driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. It also responds to your playing dynamics, so you can pull out a range of tones to give each note the perfect flavor and feel. All in all, you'll love the warm overdrive and emotive distortion the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver adds to your rig.

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BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver Distortion and Overdrive Effects Pedal at a Glance:

  • Gives you that vintage tube amplifier "bluesy" flavor
  • BOSS guitar pedals: rugged, reliable, more than 10,000,000 sold

Gives you that vintage tube amplifier "bluesy" flavor
If you're after that killer blues sound, then you know it's loaded with warm overdrive - for a killer creamy yet crunchy tonal blend. And the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver is designed to deliver just that sound. It's like having a finely aged vintage tube amplifier in your rig, only it's built tough - just like all Boss pedals - and it's offered at just a fraction of the price. If you're playing Blues - or if you're wanting to give your rock rig a different overdriven flavor than every other guitar player on the block has - then you'll definitely want to put the BD-2 Blues Driver into your signal chain.

BOSS guitar pedals: rugged, reliable, more than 10,000,000 sold
More than 10,000,000 BOSS guitar and bass effects pedals have been sold to players worldwide, including such top players as Yngie Malmsteen, Dave Navarro, John Petrucci, Marty Friedman, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. You've also no doubt heard BOSS pedals recorded and onstage beneath the feet of bands of all genres, including Muse, The Killers, and Silversun Pickups. The reason for the success is clear: not only do Boss effects pedals sound great - but they're also built like tanks and designed with serious use in mind. Each BOSS pedal is housed in a stomp-ready metal box and features a rubberized stomp area and base, to help safeguard against slipping. So, whether you're a fresh-out-of-the-gate beginner, an axe-veteran designing your dream pedalboard, or anywhere in between, you can depend on BOSS's proven line of pedals to craft your tone.

BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver Distortion and Overdrive Effects Pedal Features:
  • Level, tone, and gain controls
  • Nominal input level: -20dBu
  • Input impedance: 1 Mohms
  • Nominal output level: -20dBu
  • Output impedance: 1 k ohms
  • Equivalent input noise level: -118dBu (IHF-A, Typ.)
  • Connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack, AC Adapter Jack (DC 9V)
  • Power supply: 9V DC, either a Dry Battery 9V type or an AC adapter
  • Current draw: 9 mA (9V DC)
  • Accessories: dry battery 9V type (6F22/9 V)
  • Optional AC adapter - Roland PSA-120S
  • 2-7/8" W x 5-1/8" D x 2-3/8" H
  • Weight (including battery): 15 oz

The BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver offers up that classic bluesy tone - it's the perfect blend of cream and grit!

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Specification Detail
Type Overdrive
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Height 2.4"
Depth 5.1"
Width 2.9"
Weight 1 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number BD-2

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Boss BD-2

by WC Gilstrap from Jacksonville NC
August 18, 2011
Music Background: Experienced drummer 10+ years, guitarist 6+ years on top.
I am quite fond of this little decive as it pairs very well with my Marshall Class 5. I can get a very decent range of tones and I want to say that even though I am not a pedal person by any means, th... read more [+]is one will be staying with me until it dies....then I'll get another one if they are still around! Excellent peice of equipment, close [-]

IF I COULD ONLY BUY 1 PEDAL, THIS IS IT !!!!!!

by J.C. AmericanDeluxeStrat from Tazewell,TN
March 8, 2011
Music Background: 21 Year Musician
I love this pedal! The BD-2 when dialed in 50% on the gain will sound clean when picked softly. Pick a little harded sounds like a tube amp starting to break-up. Pick even harder and you got the sweet... read more [+]est Tube sounding Bluesy distortion ever. Thats the best thing about this pedal you can control the Gain with your guitar pick. If you want to beef up your solos without completely changing your knobs, purchase a Boss SO-1 and place in the chain behind this BluesDriver and it will create an awesome one two punch for rhythm and leads. close [-]

Everything It's Advertised To Be

by River from Rural Colorado, USA
January 20, 2012
Music Background: Performing musician
Sounds like a tube amp, through a tube amp or even straight into a P/A. Balances clean or dirty leads with your rhythm chords, balances single coils with Humbuckers without changing amp settings, and... read more [+] can take the place of a tube amp, with the gain up.

Can be a bit noisy at high gain, but the Boss NS-2 is a perfect companion. Very responsive to attack and guitar volume/tone, and the one-band EQ (tone knob) is remarkably effective at taming a Tele or brightening up a Les Paul, without having to EQ your amp on the fly. close [-]

Great pedal, great price

by Michael Engel from Grand Rapids, MI
February 7, 2010
Music Background: Worship leader, acoustic/electric player, song writer
Great pedal for low to medium gain lead work and chords. I run a EH soul preacher in front to push a bit and sounds great. Will be adding a Proco Rat as a over the top tone that I'm needing. You wo... read more [+]uld regret it! close [-]

Blues Driver

by Mindy from Texas
July 18, 2007
Music Background: Student
The Boss Blues Driver was exactly the pedal I was looking for. After using the OD-3 for so long, I was ready for a change in tone. The Blues Driver provided what I needed. Smooth changes between cl... read more [+]ean and overdrive effects in the strum changes is impeccable. Definitely a must-have for anyone who enjoys playing both lead and rhythm guitar. close [-]
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