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Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal

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 from Sweetwater 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.

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 - 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

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Overdrive
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Bypass Switching: Buffered
  • EQ: Tone Control
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Power Usage: 20mA
  • Height: 2.37"
  • Width: 2.87"
  • Depth: 5.12"
  • Weight: 1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: BD-2

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Rated 5/5

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal

A great addition to my pedalboard.
Rated 5/5

Bd2

It's a blues driver. It does its thing, and does it well.
Rated 5/5

Versatile Overdrive

You can never go wrong with a BD-2. Great for most genres.
Rated 5/5

Love the sound

So different from my Tube Screamer. Love it
Rated 5/5

Workhorse OD

There is a reason this pedal has been around so long, it's an industry standard classic. Looking for that glamorous pedal that your musician friends will ogle on your board, go elsewhere, but if you want a pedal that does a little of everything and does it well, this is it. Of course, it's built like a tank, like all Boss pedals. Great blues tones but versatile enough for country and rock. You can back the gain down and use as an always on boost or crank it up into near distortion. Couple this with tube screamer type pedal and you'll have everything a board ever needs for most players.
Music background: long time player....working musician
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