Boss Blues Driver
The Boss BD2 is a pedal that has made an impact with many great players thanks to its great, transparent, tubey overdrive. This pedal is great for just pushing your amp into saturation, great for anyone playing the blues! But it also does a great “full on” distortion which is rich yet clear with all the notes of the chord clearly ringing through. If you are looking for a distortion which remains unmuddied at high gain – look no further than the BD2.
As you probably know, Boss pedals have a reputation for being built like brick outhouses! You can be pretty sure that however much you drop it, kick it, throw it and jump on it, it will still come back for more punishment! These pedals constantly survive the rigors of rock ‘n’ roll touring, and that’s why they’re seen at the feet of top touring pros everywhere. Reliability really can be affordable to all, and Boss are so sure that their compact stomps will last that they cover them with a full five year warranty.
Here’s what Boss say about the BD-2
The BD-2 Blues Driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30-year-old tube amps.
Get the tone of a bluesy, vintage tube amp in a compact pedal capable of anything from warm overdriven sounds to full-on distortion. Leaves the subtle nuances of your playing intact.
Specifications:
- Nominal Input Level: -20 dBuÂ
- Input Impedance: 1 M ohmsÂ
- Nominal Output Level: -20 dBuÂ
- Output Impedance: 1 k ohmsÂ
- Equivalent Input Noise Level: -118 dBu (IHF-A, Typ.)Â
- Connectors: INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V)Â
- Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC AdaptorÂ
- Current Draw: 9 mA (DC 9 V)Â
- Accessories: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)Â
- Option: AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)Â
- Width: 73 mm (2-7/8 inches)Â
- Depth: 129 mm (5-1/8 inches)Â
- Height: 59 mm (2-3/8 inches)Â
- Weight: 0.4 kg (0 lbs. 15 oz.)Â
- * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms