Im learning the blues and this seems the obvious choice and the demos show it up good but are there alternatives worth checking out. Far more than a merely modified bd 2, the boss completely redesigned the bd 2w, using premium discrete analog components and adding a customized signal path that you can access with the flip of a mini toggle. Item number 036800227 this item is in good condition this item is sold by cash converters morayfield and is supplied with a 90 day warranty a range. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulationwarm distortion and overdriveresponds to nuance and volume changesac adaptor or 9v battery operationboss fiveyear warrantythe bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss tone experience. Boss mt2w waza craft metal zone distortion electric guitar effect pedal. Boss bd 2w blues driver waza craft special edition passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd 2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Apr 29, 2020 passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd 2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. I dont think you can compare a stock bd 2 to an ocd however.
Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft special edition pedal. The bd2 was been a success from it first went on sale and its still one of the best selling boss pedals today. Unfollow boss blues driver pedal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The boss bd 2 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. The bd 2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This edition of the blues driverthe bd2wincludes the originals controls for volume, tone and drive and, as with the other waza craft pedals, it includes a switch to activate standard mode denoted by the s or custom mode indicated by the c. The standard blues driver is a beauty for sure, but the waza is a work of boss art. Jul 15, 2014 the boss bd2 blues driver is also one of the most popular overdrive pedals in the world, and the waza craft bd2w takes this classics signature creamy grit to a new level. The blues driver is one of those pedals that i had never played until just recently. I have a bad monkey but am not really liking it so was looking to get a blues driver. Standard mode captures the classic bd 2 tone while custom mode delivers new body and sustain. Boss bd2 blues driver distortion overdrive effects pedal. Standard mode captures the classic bd 2 tone while custom mode displays new body and sustain. Bd2w blues driver boss bd2w blues driver audiofanzine.
View online or download boss bd 2 blues driver owners manual. How close or how different are the boss bd 2 and sd1 pedals. And when i want to go for the typical ballsout marshall crunch, i throw in the ocd on top of the bd 2. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft the guitar store. Mendengarkan suara bd 2w blues driver yang menampilkan kaleb rose. The bd 2 blues driver simulates the sound of a vintage tube amplifier, giving you instant access to timeless tones. The waza blues driver takes everything great about the already fantastic bd 2 and adds an extra mode plus even greater response to picking dynamic.
The keeley modded bd 2 is on my gig board as a low gain od. Boss bd 2w waza craft blues driver austin bazaar is an authorized boss dealer. Boss bd 2w blues drive waza craft pedal swee lee is thrilled to bring you the special edition waza craft bd 2w blues driver from boss, in its new waza craft pedal series. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd 2 blues driver. It is not a rackable unit and as it is a stomp box. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Boss waza craft delay, overdrive, blues collection with free bcb30 pedal board. One of the pedals main features is that the level of distortion is proportional to the picking.
Boss bd 2 blues driveraustin bazaar is an authorized boss dealer. Retaining the same original tone, the bd 2w adds another dimension in a second mode, offering buffed up body and sustain. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd 2, but none of them are better. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd 2 fender stratocaster vox ac30. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode.
Level, tone, gain, mode standard custom, fonctionne avec une. Continuing this enthusiastic spirit, we are pleased to introduce the new waza craft series. Waza craft special edition developed with great passion by the boss chief engineers in japan bd 2w blues driver is a premium pedal for all fans of the exclusive customtones. So i wanted to add a od type pedal to my setup and after a lot of good advise from people in here, i stumbled onto the boss wazacraft blues drive. My turnip greens drive pedal sounds really nice into the marshall clean channel. Jan, 2015 a demo of the bd2w boss blues driver waza craft edition.
A demo of the bd2w boss blues driver waza craft edition. Just like the ic opamp circuits, there is a resistorcapacitor pair going to ground that will also help set a frequency to clip. Mar 04, 2020 boss realized the need for a pedal that could produce a bluesy vintage tube amp tone and in 1995 they came up with the blues driver. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by rockerxdx, dec 22, 20. The boss bd2 blues driver is one of the bestsounding overdrive pedals ever made, and modifications to it are entirely unnecessary gilding of the lily. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal guitar. Used by legions of guitarists worldwide for decades, these essential pedals are much loved for their sweet and natural overdrive flavors. A part of the waza craft line from boss, the bd 2w blues driver gives you iconic tubeamp overdrive with two distinct voices. I agree about the blues driver playing well with other od s i play a stock bd 2 i had one modded preferred stock on all the time, into a. Boss have released the waza craft series of pedals, giving you boutique brilliance with all the modern perks of guitar effects. Waza craft special edition passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd 2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Newly revised, allanalog discrete amplifier circuit.
The ads for the pedal in the old guitar magazines i read as a kid marketed the bd 2 towards, you guessed it, blues players. It also works really really nice as a clean boost cuz it has a bunch of gain. This item is sold asdescribed this item is sold asdescribed and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. I know its analog but it has a very tube break up tone to it. The boss bd 2 blues driver is one of the bestsounding overdrive pedals ever made, and modifications to it are entirely unnecessary gilding of the lily. Passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd 2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Boss super overdrive discussion in the stomp box started by d phillips. Boss introduces waza craft compact pedals 20140715. The kinetic fingerstyle of jared james nichols has made him a modern blues colossus. Heres another kicker with it, it made my tc electronics dark matter sound better. But again, no mention if that is a change from symmetrical, or from asymmetrical, of the stock bd 2.
Buy the boss bd 2 blues driver overdrive pedal today and get authentic blues tone in your guitar sound from one of the most popular pedals on the market. A bd 2w waza craft version and the other is a bd 2 modified by keeley. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. The boss bd 2 blues driver, whos got one, is it all its cracked up to be. Blues driver keeley mod vs waza craft vs katana blues drive. Dec 23, 2011 the boss blues driver bd 2 is a typical boss overdrive pedal. In japan, waza is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of boss design and craftsmanship. Boss blues driver bd2w waza craft, demo by pete thorn youtube. The components and meticulous attention to detail are second to none and every pedal is given a final check by boss japan. You can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks. Pedale doverdrive pour guitare electrique, serie waza craft, circuit analogique, controles. Boss bd2w waza craft blues driver pedal sweetwater. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft special edition feesheh. Electroharmonix metal muff distortion with top boost.
It takes a 9 volt battery or can be powered by the boss tu 2 tuner pedal if you have the power supply and daisy chain. The veritable boss bd 2 blues driver discussion in the stomp box started by axis29, aug 2, 2018. I had the keeley bd 2, boss bd 2w, and rockett blue note all at the same time. The bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Boss bd 2w blues driver waza craft analog pedal and boss psa120s2 power supply.
Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. A modded bd 2 can be a great pedal, but i still think it doesnt sound like an ocd. I am thinking of checking out a boss blues driver bd 2 either stock, modded, or now, maybe a waza craft version. Waza craft demo featuring bd 2w, sd1w, and dm2w in combination with a variety of guitars and amps. The bd 2 blues driver and sd1 super overdrive are two of the most iconic stomps in boss long history.
Never used brand new in box boss blues driver bd 2w waza craft pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver pedal demo wfender stratocaster. This edition of the blues driver the bd 2wincludes the originals controls for volume, tone and drive and, as with the other waza craft pedals, it includes a switch to activate standard mode denoted by the s or custom mode indicated by the c. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Introduced back in 1995, the boss bd 2 blues driver still remains an active part of the boss compact pedals range, in fact it was joined exactly 20 years later by the waza craft version which offers up a 2 way voicing toggle with standard and custom modes and improved internals components. Since the beginning, the engineers at boss have been committed to achieving the. I stack it with a stock od3 set for higher gain od. The bd 2 blues driver pedal also reacts sensitively to the volume level of your guitar and how strong your picking, allowing you to better express yourself through your sound. I will check out a blues driver in person this weekend and might. I am on the fence between a keeley katana blues drive or a boss bd2w waza craft pedal. The new boss distortion brings the classic blues driver sound to a whole new level. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. Bd 2 blues driver guitar pedal the perfect tone for blues the bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar.
Used boss bd2w blues driver waza craft effect pedal guitar. Accessory usa 9v ac adapter charger for boss bd 2 blues driver power supply psu mains. This pair will also help set the gain, though they are fixed values in the bd 2. Find great deals on the blues driver on click here. The pedal was originally designed in the mid 90s after a resurgence in the popularity of blues, and it was aimed at plug in and play style. The bd 2w is on my big home, goof around board along with a modded ts9 and stock ocd v2. 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. Highly responsive to picking dynamics and volume changes. Using the unit safely and important notes separate sheet.
Personally, ive very happy with this unit, glad that ive rediscovered the awesome quality and engineering of boss. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd 2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a greater level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Shop for the boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed. Like the sd1w, the bd2w is built with alldiscrete analog components and a revised circuit, and features standard and custom sound modes. Boss waza bd 2w discussion in the stomp box started by h4ck.
There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. This is what i was looking to add to my pedal board. The veritable boss bd2 blues driver telecaster guitar. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd 2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver fender stratocaster. Boss bd 2w blues driver waza craft pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. Premium sound based on the classic bd 2 blues driver. Boss bd 2w blues driver waza craft passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd 2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. Oct, 2008 there are two of these types of gain stages in the bd 2, controlled by a dual gang 250k pot wired as a variable resistor. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd 2w takes the classic blues driver grit. With the supreme tubeamp overdrive and two unmistakable sounds, the blues driver is crafted for an ear for highly refined sound. Edition speciale waza craft pour une experience boss ultime.
The boss is on at all times for crispy, tubey, cleans. Waza craft, the posh end of the boss stompbox line, takes on two of the bestknown overdrives in the world. I would like to have 2 or 3 different options to play around with. If you need a more flexible tone from your boss bd 2 the waza craft model is the one for you. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external ac adapter. Boss bd2w waza craft blues driver austin bazaar music. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. It is an analog pedal and has a 14 inch input and output. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd 2w takes the classic blues driver grit to. The boss bd 2 blues driver is an overdrive guitar pedal.
All of the above pedals are evolutions from the boss bd 2, and claim to be doing. Blues driver keeley mod vs waza craft vs katana blues drive discussion in. Boss bd2w waza craft blues driver pedal andertons music co. It has familiar settings, one tone knob to adjust the eq of the pedal, one knob for overall volume, and one knob for the amount of gain. Boss blues driver bd2w waza craft, demo by pete thorn. I love the bd 2, youll see the super bright blue led part of the mod kit. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft warrens gear locker. Boss bd 2 blues driver bundle with instrument cable, patch cable, picks, and austin bazaar polishing cloth.
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