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Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion Pedal

Item ID: OS2

Overdrive and Distortion Pedal Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass with Level, Tone, Drive, and Color Controls

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Overdrive and Distortion - 2 Pedals in 1!

With BOSS's popular OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion pedal, it's like having two in-your-face effects pedals in one. That's because, with it, you can produce all kinds of overdrive sounds, tons of distortion flavors, or a massive combination of the two. The OS-2 has four onboard controls (Level, Tone, Drive, and Color) which let you summon your sound. But, whether you drive it hard or give your tone just that perfect subtle crunch is up to you. Either way, you'll love the BOSS OS-2 with both single-coil and humbucking pickups.

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BOSS OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion Pedal at a Glance:
  • Have it your way with overdrive, distortion, or a blend of the two
  • Preserves the subtle nuances of single-coil pickups
  • BOSS guitar pedals: rugged, reliable, more than 10,000,000 sold

Have it your way with overdrive, distortion, or a blend of the two
Can't decide between overdrive and distortion or wish you could find the perfect place between the two? You've found your pedal. The BOSS OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion effects pedal lets you dial in a huge range of flavor. You can call up a fat distortion tone, then drive it hard. And you can dial in whatever range of color you like best. For tweaking, there are four controls in all: Level, Tone, Drive, and Color.

Preserves the subtle nuances of single-coil pickups
Some distortion pedals really hit you in the face (which is great) but many take away the subtle dynamics and nuances you love about your single-coil pickups. If you're feeling like your intricate playing is being lost to a huge wall of distortion, then you owe the OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion Pedal a shot. BOSS designed the OS-2 to give you that same huge distortion sound you love, while maintaining the detail in your single-coil sound. That said, it's going to give you a tremendous result when paired with your humbucking-equipped guitar, too.

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 OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion Effects Pedal Features:
  • Level, Tone, Drive, and Color controls
  • Input Impedance: 1 Mohms
  • Output Impedance: 10 Kohms or greater
  • Equivalent Input Noise Level: -100dBu or less (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: 12 mA (DC 9V)
  • Accessories: Dry Battery 9V type
  • Optional AC Adapter: Roland PSA-120S
  • 2-7/8" W x 5-1/8" D x 2-3/8" H
  • Weight: 15 oz.

The BOSS OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion effects pedal lets you dial in the perfect combination of overdriven and distorted tones!
Specification Detail
Type Overdrive/Distortion
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 OS-2

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Reviews

based on 12 reviews

Best pedal ever !

by Greg Theodosis from Saint Clair Shores,Mi./USA
March 28, 2013
Music Background: Been playing for 50 years.Pro and studio
Replaced my SD-2 DUAL Overdrive with this pedal.
The SD-2 was sold from April 1993 to December 1998.
The gain control is what sold me on this.
This unit goes from grit to screami... read more [+]ng high gain.
This is the one to buy! close [-]

Great product

by Mario from Tucson, AZ
May 15, 2012
Music Background: Hobby, amateur
Works fine and is very user-friendly. Also has a very competitive price!

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

by Ty from Fort Wayne, IN USA
May 12, 2012
Music Background: musician
I am so amazed with this pedal. It's the first pedel i bought and i bought it a few hours ago and i fell in love right away with the first chord. you have to buy this right now do it! DO IT!

Great pedal!

by Gary Garvin from Laurel, MD
May 11, 2012
Music Background: Playing in bands since 1965 ... classic rock, now!
As with many Boss pedals, this is a very versatile distortion pedal with plenty of range for many sounds. I certainly recommend it. Sweetwater is nothing short of pro on delivery and items arriving in... read more [+] excellent condition. Good people. close [-]

Forget the rest. Still the Best

by GMoney67 from El Paso, TX
April 3, 2012
Music Background: Guitarist, Hobbyist.
This was my first distortion pedal when I started playing about 27 years ago. I've gone through all types of other stand-alone pedals, and mutiple digital effects boxes and none of them sound as good ... read more [+]as this one. I don't care what anybody says, this thing is awesome! Both in it's simplicity and it's sound. It's beautiful man! My favorite professional guitarists prefer stompboxes to the digital effects and it's easy to hear why. Stompboxes rule. close [-]
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