BOSS Bd-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal

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A distortion pedal can be a guitarist's most defining tool. Learn to pair it with other effects and expand your sonic approach. Read more… Getting the Most Out of Your Overdrive Pedal You can count on bulletproof construction and affordability with most Boss pedals, but you're not always guaranteed a wide range of adjustability or subtlety. The nice thing about the BD-2 is that is actually does provide a wide range of tones, some more desirable than others, along with all the usual ruggedness and simplicity of Boss pedals. This pedal wouldn't have lasted as long as it has if it weren't able to deliver on its blues-in-a-box promise. Even if you don't have an old tube amp or boutique overdrive on hand, the BD-2 is a workable substitute for that sweet, tactile blues sound. If you do have a tube amp, though, the results are even tastier.

Boss’s colourful stomp boxes are the most recognisable pedal range in existence. For over 40 years, guitarists from bedrooms to stadiums have put their boot down on a Boss effect to transform their sound. Several models have passed into guitar legend and early examples can fetch extremely high prices. Happily, Boss have maintained their stellar reputation for world-class effects in bomb-proof casing with their current range and have fended off the imitators for decades to remain the pre-eminent single pedal effects manufacturer in the business. If there’s an effect for guitar (or bass, vocals, keys…be creative!) then you can bet Boss have a pedal of it in their range or even invented it outright! Every guitar player should get to experience the joy of selecting a pedal from Boss’s exhaustive roster, plugging it in and unleashing their wildest sonic dreams.AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) Current Draw 20 mA Expected battery life under continuous use Carbon: Approx. 24.5 hours

Power Supply: DC 9 V, Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon), Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline), AC Adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) When Billboard artists who can afford any piece of gear choose to put a Boss pedal on their board, it's the ultimate testimonial. Count the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver among the numerous pieces of gear that has been given the "King John Mayer Midas" touch with its appearance in his rig. Long before he gave it Mayer-cred, many other studio and touring guitarists were using this pedal as insurance in case a vintage tube amp wasn't on hand for a session or gig. It was designed to emulate the tactile dynamic response and woody tone of an old tweed amp just breaking up, but it's been co-opted and modded for other purposes over the last two decades. Blue Jeans and Blues GenesNominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Controls Pedal switch Although the controls are simple, they offer a wide range of tonal options. You’ll be able to take it from a slight edge, to bluesy crunchy and all the way up to a strong distortion filled with dynamics. Sound That’s True to Your Guitar and Performance Country music uses pedals differently than other genres. Explore the style's effects history and learn to use stompboxes to get that twang. Read more… What’s the Difference Between a DS-1, SD-1, and BD-2? The Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is a great overdrive pedal that gives you authentic blues tone withvalve amp simulation. Blues Overdrive Pedal

marks the 25th anniversary of the classic Blues Driver from BOSS Pedals. The BD 2 is a standard pedal for many guitarists, offering a clean, crisp vintage amp-like break up all the way to speaker ripping blues sustain and everything in between. Many Guitarists have had this on their boards for everything from Crunchy Clean Sounds, Fiery Solos or even boosting other Overdrives/Distortions with its unique style of sustain and tone. Vibrato works for everything from gentle chorus to extraterrestrial sounds. Use it to create wild tones and tasteful classics. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Tremolo with Other Effects Flanger has been a swirling presence in music throughout the decades. Learn to combine it with other effects for incredible results. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Octave with Other EffectsAs simple as an EQ pedal may initially appear, it’s a must-have for any pedalboard, large or small. Learn to use this essential effect. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Chorus with Other Effects Reliability really can be affordable to all.Boss are so suretheir compact pedals last the test of time,they cover them with a full five year warranty. Key Features Discover the differences between these three pedals. Explore how they sound, how they’re used, and which one might work for you. Read more… Donna Grantis Riffing Heavy with Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL Learn to maximize your overdrive pedal for guitar or bass. Plus, get essential tips to utilize the effect for multiple genres and sounds. Read more… Pedal Partners: Combining Overdrive with Other Effects Accessories: Owner's Manual, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information), Carbon-Zing Battery (9 V, 6F22)