The closest ocd dealer to me is an hour away, and im poor and am keeping gas to a minimum. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. Let me know what guys think is the best of the 3 and tell my why, and how they sound different from each other, if they do. The boss bd2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face. 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. What has kept the blues driver on my board compared to the others is the dynamic response. I think that if you want to compare an ocd to a boss pedal, an od3 is a better candidate than a bd2.
The ocd might be a slightly better pedal but for the value i think the blues driver is the better option. Both these pedals are cheap and a worthy investment imo. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. He took a definite liking to the boss bd2 blues driver which has been many. The keeley mod also has sweeter highend than the boss blues driver. Jul 17, 2018 pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1 pedal comparison duration. This pedal is not talked about much but i really like it. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 fender stratocaster vox ac30. Boss bd2 blues driver vs boss sd1 super overdrive youtube. Ill also say that with the allums blues stack mod, the bd2 becomes a really incredible pedal. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. One configuration where the modded bd2 or super phat mod excel. You can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more. Blues tone with blues junior and keeley bd2 blues driver duration.
Im really enjoying the sounds i can get with these two. 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 bd 2 blues driver guitar effects pedal delivers that creamy yet crunchy sound. Bernie marsden using the boss bd 2 blues driver roland uk. The custom mode adds a beefy lowend and increased sustain ideal for blues, stoner rock and metal. 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. Unfollow boss blues driver pedal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Boss super overdrive discussion in the stomp box started by d phillips, jul 4, 2007. 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 youve heard countless great blues guitar players call up and at a great value. If a nofrills, earthy blues and rock sound is desired, youve come to the right place with the bd2 blues driver. Tone control allows you to set a variety of classic sounds.
The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. 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 you want something really special get the keeley mod on the blues driver i have it and its very good, i have a crowther bluesberry hotcake as well but it gets a bit muddy and im leaning more towards the keeley bd these days. Ive got a stock bd2 and i really like it but it can sound a little shrill and fizzy from time to time. 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. I have a bad monkey but am not really liking it so was looking to get a blues driver. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. Boss bd2 vs boss sd1 fender telecaster on suhr badger. It also responds to your playing dynamics, so you can pull. I have to go with the boss yellow pedal i cant remember what it is called but i thought it was super over drive. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode.
Blues driver keeley mod vs waza craft vs katana blues drive. Page 2 thank you, and congratulations on your choice of boss bd2 blues driver. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver reverb news. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. We were recently lucky enough to catch up with bernie marsden of whitesnake fame. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better.
I have one slot open on my pedal board and i am thinking about getting a boss blues driver bd2 to smooth out the hdr channel on my vintage modern. 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. 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. The blues driver is a great pedal for a couple of reasons. Every boss overdrivedistortion into fender 5e3 tweed deluxe. The setting range covers slightly distorted to the hardest overdrive. There are a ton of ts, rat, and blues breaker clones or mods like the hbe screamer, green rhino, kot, as well. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. For just a touch of dirt and push, the boss bd2 blues driver has been a perennial favorite for both bedroom players and celebrities such as john mayer and brad paisley. The bd2 blues driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different pedals.
I am interested in a blues driver for a small second board im building. Ive got most of the boss drivesdistortions and the od. View all results for boss blues driver at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different pedals in their own right. Bernie marsden using the boss bd2 blues driver roland uk. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone. Boss blues drivers sweetwater sky music au in this video, i compare the. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver fender stratocaster. Boss blues driver vs digitech screamin blues pedal duration. Dec 12, 2005 both these pedals are cheap and a worthy investment imo. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of. Boss blues driver bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 youtube. The arrival of the boss blues driver bd2 not only signaled the end of my search for an overdrive pedal, but sadly also the end of my gigging activity for now.
Very touch sensitive, cleans up with the volume knob the stock bd2 does that pretty well, too, and sounds amazing. It does a great job in combining both and has more bite for sure. People i want to know your opinion about which one is the best for the basic warm overdrive sound. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. 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. When the humble boss overdrive isnt occupied with wailing blues licks. Lemontbromberek csd 1a operations and transportation. This one has worked with me in number of gigs, as it is always reliable.
Ive had both but got rid of the blues driver and just have the ts9 now. Using the unit safely and important notes separate sheet. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. Pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1. Consistently nice tones from gritty boosts to fuzzy overdrive. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulation. Oct 10, 2016 why did i take the boss blues driver bd2 from my pedalboard. Gear diy pedal projects november 2008 boss boss bd2 mods. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Calendar april 2020 about the district district 1a.
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. Ibanez ts9 tube screamer vs boss sd1 super overdrive. Bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 buy the pedals on sweetwater. Im learning the blues and this seems the obvious choice and the demos show it up good but are there alternatives worth checking out. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Best thing is to go and try them, its all personal. Slight distortion, fat overdrive and soft, silky sustain.
Falling somewhere between your amps natural clean tone and the midsoaked scream of an ibanez ts9, the blues driver hits the sweet spot of articulation and grit. If you want to lose bottom when you stomp get the tube screamer. Blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by kevin8122006, mar 11, 2009. The sd1 is very tubescreamer like which is great considering the price difference between a ts and an sd1. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by rockerxdx, dec 22, 20. Any thoughts, opinions, or experience with this pedal. 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.
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