Trading for a pedal, and i can choose either the boss bd2 blues driver or boss sd1 super overdrive. I agree about the blues driver playing well with other od s i play a stock bd2 i had one modded preferred stock on all the time, into a clean fender combo, and usually just control cleandirt with my guitar volume knob very dynamic. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. Boss bd2 vs boss sd1 fender telecaster on suhr badger 18. In todays adventure bob shows you some of what these little gems can do. I played the ts9 before to test it out and i liked the clean. Boss sd1w waza craft super overdrive, demo by pete thorn. Soul food vs blues driver vs sd1 super overdrive overdrive. Ok so i have a boss blues driver but ive been thinking about switching it out for a ts9. Nov 18, 2015 the ugly truth about boss mt2w waza craft metal zone boss decided to break the dang internet, or at least our tiny little corner of it, with the announcement of the boss mt2w. It features unique asymmetric overdrive circuitry for a classic, natural tube amp growl. It is much tamer than its orange cousin the ds1, but it can put out a fair amount of distortion with the gain knob cranked up.
Both these pedals are cheap and a worthy investment imo. I would like to have 2 or 3 different options to play around with. In those cases, you can make it easier to move the circuit board around while its still attached to the case by loosening the potentiometers andor the 14 jacksbut be careful not to break the wires. Jan 09, 2015 the boss bd2 blues driver has been around for more than 20 years and is something of an undertheradar boss gem. Boss bd2 blues driveraustin bazaar is an authorized boss dealer.
May 17, 2018 boss still makes some of the bestsounding chorus pedals of alltime, and i still dearly love the blues driver in all its guises. I agree with the post about smoother breakup on the sd1, found that to be the case myself. This stompbox is great for pushing your amp over the edge into saturation perfect for anyone playing blues or rock. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal andertons music co. You can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more. My guitars of choice are strats so i do need and use my bad monkey as my main od because of the boost in the low end for leads and rock chords. Get the latest updatesdrivers, owners manuals, and support documents for your product. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. Ds1 or blues driver discussion in the stomp box started by fmdoug. If waza craft is the flag boss is planting to mark its territory in the world of boutique pedals, then it makes sense to include the companys entry. Boss waza bd2w discussion in the stomp box started by h4ck. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps.
Subscribe to the boss newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite boss products. I decided to take the sd1 instead of the bd2 and i really like it a lot. 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. 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. The ocd might be a slightly better pedal but for the value i think the blues driver is the better option. I agree about the blues driver playing well with other od s i play a stock bd2 i had one modded preferred stock on all the time, into a clean fender combo, and usually just control cleandirt with my guitar volume knob. Boss blues driver bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 youtube. Boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal thursday gear video duration. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The angry driver didnt just leave the bb2 in its dust, it buried it.
The blues driver is a great pedal for a couple of reasons. Its organic, rich, lush, and all the rest of those descriptions people hate. Alright, so im looking for a great overdrive pedal to match up with my gibson les paul jr. Some users have found that keeley and other guys mods for the bd2 improve the pedals eq response by shifting the emphasis to lower mids a bit andor taking some of the fizz out. The ugly truth about boss mt2w waza craft metal zone boss decided to break the dang internet, or at least our tiny little corner of it, with the announcement of. Very touch sensitive, cleans up with the volume knob the stock bd2 does that pretty well, too, and sounds amazing. Bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 buy the pedals on sweetwater. Boss waza craft sd1wc super overdrive and bd2wc blues driver. My sd1 works better for hotter pickups and humbuckers but also for my cleaner leads and rhythm on single coils. Like zz top, george thorogood, bryan adams that sort of thing. 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. The mojo mojo did sound better with my vox flavored amp models so maybe thats the key. Tc mojo mojo vs boss sd1 question fender stratocaster.
Id also add to your observations relevant to bb2 vs. Boss bd2 blues driver vs boss sd1 super overdrive youtube. For orders, see our new website for stock boss pedals and modified boss pedals we also have the new for 2007 pedals fender bassman, fender deluxe reverb, dyna drive, fuzz, and metal core there, not on this old website yet. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver fender stratocaster. Theres so many pedals today, you may want to be patience and shop around. As guitarist for japanese hardrock trio ningen isunot to mention a worldrenowned fx connoisseurshinji wajima is the perfect candidate to put bosss eight waza craft models through their paces. The boss bd2 is a pedal that has made an impact with many a great player thanks to its transparent, tubelike overdrive. I have heard really great things about all 3 pedals. Ibanez tubescreamer vs boss sd1 fender stratocaster. Has an edgier, more aggressive sound to it for whereas the ts is a little smoother the whole asymmetrical clipping vs the tss symmetrical clipping thing. In this video i compare the electro harmonics soul food with the boss sd1 and the. Fulltone ocd vs boss blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by rockerxdx, dec 22, 20.
Soul food vs blues driver vs sd1 super overdrive ehx vs boss heres another overdrive pedal shootout for you. Ill also say that with the allums blues stack mod, the bd2 becomes a really incredible pedal. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. The first thing i notice was how quiet it was compared to the sd1. Be sure to check out the sound clips of the boss vs ibanez mode in the sound samples area from the od pedal comparinator. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. Boss sd1 waza craft vs boss sd1 standard overdrive pedal shootout duration. Boss super sd1 overdrive vs bd2 blues driver comparison. It responded better than the sd1 while both pedals can dial in a fair amount of gain, the blues driver was much better at dialing in that lighly overdriven sound when you still want to sound relatively clean, but be able to sound fuller and more dynamic. Ive got most of the boss drivesdistortions and the od. Boss super overdrive discussion in the stomp box started by d phillips, jul 4. That means two things 1 every guitarist has one and 2 most guitarists dont include it in their rig. This is one of boss more subtle and smooth overdrive pedals, perfect for blues and rock. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode.
Stay up to date with boss news, artists, promotions, events, and more. I have all three, would say the blues driver is somewhere between the other two. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. Bosss new waza craft line finds the venerable pedal pioneers updating a few of their select classics with discreet components and additional voicings. Pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1. Depends on what youre after if youre after any kind of metal or shred, or need a fuzz tone, stick with the ds1steve vai uses one,btw. Ive narrowed my search down to the boss bd2, boss sd1, and the ibanez ts9 theyre the ones that fit in my budget. Dec 22, 20 you can get a pretty cheap used blues driver for like 50 60 bucks whereas an ocd will cost a bit more.
The boss sd1 is one of those boss stompboxes that seems to have been around forever. For hard rockclassic metal, not much out there can beat a sd1 in front of a overdriven amp. Why because there are pedals out there with more aggressive attack or different sounds but heres the thing this box has a lot of subtlety which is easy to. In fairness though, this is a very good looking, solidly built pedal thatll last you a lifetime, and probably outlast the joyo by a long way. I will check out a blues driver in person this weekend and might try mixing it with an sd1. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone duration. Some circuit boardsincluding those in boss and ibanez unitscannot be removed all the way due to the way they are wired.
Boss bd2 vs boss sd1 fender telecaster on suhr badger 18 blues driver vs super overdrive. When i turn it on, its mostly for a bit of 80s grit. Nov, 2014 boss sd1w waza craft super overdrive, demo by pete thorn. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Similar to the sd1w in form, controls, and type, the bd2w is an overdrive that reveals amazing touch sensitivity in its breakup and can go from clean to heavy crunch just by increasing pick attack. There are lots of discontinued pedals which are in high demand like the 63 fender spring reverb, and dimension c chorus, and swedish death metal would be nowhere without the hm2 heavy metal pedal. The sd1 is very tubescreamer like which is great considering the price difference between a ts and an sd1. This wasnt true of the bb2 and it was something i disliked about it. The sd1 super overdrive pedal produces the warm, natural distortion of an overdriven tube amplifier while maintaining the subtle nuances of a players picking technique.
Aug 11, 2018 boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal thursday gear video duration. I usually just use this alone as i dont play anything too hard rocking in our band. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. However many companies have tried hard to replicate bosss recipe for success, with only a few able to make pedals which meld bosss signature affordability, signature balance of the tone, and quality. Boss still makes some of the bestsounding chorus pedals of alltime, and i still dearly love the bluesdriver in all its guises. I think that if you want to compare an ocd to a boss pedal, an od3 is a better candidate than a bd2. Sep 26, 2006 alright, so im looking for a great overdrive pedal to match up with my gibson les paul jr. Oct 10, 2016 lastly, the boss blues driver bd2 just sits up that bit higher than the joyo, so is a tad more wobbly on a pedalboard if not fastened down properly. Its a lot smoother and cleaner for boosting and an amp. I have an od3, bd2, and the bd2wif i had to choose one, itd be the od3. Boss blues driver vs ts9 tube screamer ultimate guitar. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. The sd1 is essentially a boss tubescreamer, more or less.