Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Submitted on July 12, 2005

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.

Classic "blues" guitar tones with tube amp simulation
Warm distortion and overdrive
Responds to nuance and volume changes
AC adaptor or 9V battery operation

Video

(2007-09-01) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Demo (Stock) by MadeByMike
(2007-09-04) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver (H20 mod) by MadeByMike
(2007-10-14) CHATREEO TEST BOSS BLUES DRIVER GOH DEVELOPMENT EFFECT by Chatreeo
(2007-10-22) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive Pedal by World Music Supply
(2008-10-22) BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver [BOSS Sound Check] by Boss
(2009-01-20) BD-2 Blues Driver / TR-2 Tremolo [Overview] by Boss
(2009-06-12) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver by pedaltone.co.uk
(2009-07-05) Boss BD-2 Blues driver pedal | PMTVUK by Nevada Music UK
(2009-07-21) BOSS BD2 BLUES DRIVER MODIFY BY THANAPATR DEMO BY CHATREEO by Chatreeo
(2009-09-13) ???? BOSS BD-2 ????????? ?????? by Chuya Online
(2010-03-25) BOSS BD-2 BLUES DRIVER SMOOTH TONE MOD BY GUILOXUR by Chatreeo
(2010-08-03) Keeley BD-2 Phat Mod (Reviews By Pedals' Park) by Pedals Park
(2010-10-02) BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal by intheblues
(2010-10-03) Ibanez Tubescreamer TS9 vs Boss Blues Driver BD-2 by intheblues
(2011-10-06) Boss Blues Driver BD-2 comapred to GT-10 Blues Driver model by GuitarLessonSarasota
(2011-10-10) BOSS BD2 Blues Driver by Woodbrass
(2012-04-09) [????] 486? Todays Gear ??(Boss) ??? ??? ???? BD-2 by Today's Gear
(2012-06-25) BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Pedal by intheblues
(2012-06-27) BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 vs BOSS Overdrive OD-3 by intheblues
(2012-07-02) Ibanez Tubescreamer TS9 vs BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Pedal by intheblues
(2012-07-18) Mesa V1 Bottle Rocket vs Boss Blues Driver Keeley Mod by Shnobel Tone
(2012-07-31) Zvex Box of Rock vs Boss Blues Driver Keeley by Shnobel Tone
(2012-07-31) Zvex Box of Rock vs Boss Blues Driver Keeley Mod by Shnobel Tone
(2012-08-14) Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 Reissue vs Boss Blues Driver Keeley by Shnobel Tone
(2012-08-16) Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808HW vs Boss Blues Driver Keeley Mod by Shnobel Tone
(2013-01-28) Blues Driver Boss - Turbo Guitar #57 by TurboGuitarChannel
(2013-02-16) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver mod by Pedal Projects
(2013-03-30) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver - 30 Days, 30 Pedals - WIN! by sonicstate
(2013-10-01) BOSS Blues Driver vs Digitech Screamin' Blues Pedal by intheblues
(2013-12-10) ??????BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver?BOSS COMPACT PEDAL 100th ANNIVERSARY!!? by Chuya Online
(2014-09-08) Boss Pedal Review 30: BD-2 Blues Driver! by Cameron Johnson
(2015-05-13) USED BOSS BD-2 for sale by tokiony
(2015-10-27) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver (Keeley Electronics Phat Mod) by PedalOfTheDay
(2015-11-25) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver by reverbmarket
(2016-05-05) BOSS BD 2 CLONE DEMO by Warmgun
(2016-06-12) Blues driver (Boss BD-2 clone) demo by Warmgun
(2016-12-08) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver - How does it sound? by Audiofanzine
(2016-12-28) Boss Blues Driver BD-2 by Chuck's Guitar Geekery
(2017-01-02) Tubescreamer vs Boss Blues Driver by Chuck's Guitar Geekery
(2017-09-29) That Pedal Show ? Boss JB-2 Angry Driver, BD-2 Blues Driver, JHS Angry Charlie & Marshall Guv'nor by That Pedal Show
(2018-04-16) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal | Gear4music demo by Gear4music
(2018-06-04) Boss BD-2 vs Angry Driver by Shnobel Tone
(2018-06-05) BOSS DM-2 Analog Delay, Msm workshop by MSM Workshop
(2018-08-11) How to sound like David Gilmour on a budget - Boss BD-2 by BjornRiis
(2018-10-20) Triple Threat! #2 | Stacked Boss BD-2's and a VB-2w by Megan L.
(2019-09-20) The BOSS Blues Driver Pedals Compared! (BOSS BD-2 + BOSS BD-2W) by intheblues
(2019-10-24) "Transparent" Overdrive Comparison | Boss BD-2, SS/BS mini, EQD westwood, and DOD looking glass by Megan L.
(2020-01-18) Shoegaze & The Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive by Pedal Partners
(2020-03-27) BOSS Super SD-1 Overdrive vs BD-2 Blues Driver - Comparison | Better Music by BetterMusicAU
(2020-07-22) BD-2 Blues Driver - Diamond Mod - Mfmod Cutom Pedals by MfMod Custom Pedals
(2020-07-28) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Mods - Interactive Binaural Demo by Carcharias Effects
(2020-09-15) Boss Blues Driver BD-2 overdrive pedal by Guitar Learner
(2020-09-23) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver vs Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer by Symbiosis Effects
(2020-10-26) BOSS BD-2 Talk Session ??????NUMBER GIRL?× ?????the pillows??????????????? by digimartnet
(2021-03-26) How Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) uses the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver by Livingroom Demos
(2021-04-28) Talk with BOSS - #44 BD-2 Blues Driver (Archive) by Boss
(2021-05-14) Boss OD-3 vs Boss BD-2 - chasing the "best" Boss overdrive by We As A Company
(2021-06-05) ?????????? BOSS - BD2 Blue Driver ?????????????????? SMD by Maxz
(2021-07-02) Nobels ODR-1 vs Boss BD-2 - two great overdrives that won't break the bank by We As A Company
(2021-10-06) A Blues Guitarist Tries the BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Pedal - My Review by intheblues
(2022-04-27) Everyone Needs a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver! by Pedalboard of the Day
(2022-07-27) Boss Overdrive OD-3 + Blues Driver Boss BD-2 - blend or stack? by We As A Company
(2022-11-11) ??????BOSS BD-2 ??? vs ????? by IkisugitaDIY
(2022-12-10) BOSS BD-2 ????4??? by IkisugitaDIY
(2022-12-16) Quick Pedal Demo - BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 by mrtolex
(2023-04-07) How to use a Boss BD2 to give your Amp an extra lead channel #shorts by Guitar Bonedo
(2023-05-27) That's the way to get thick clean tones in the Style of Andy Timmons using a Boss BD2 #shorts by Guitar Bonedo
(2023-06-07) A Blues Guitarist and the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal by intheblues
(2023-07-01) 3 iconic Overdrive Pedals: Ibanez Tubescreamer vs. Boss SD-1 vs Boss BD-2 #shorts by Guitar Bonedo
(2023-07-26) What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss BD-2 Blues Driver by Wampler Pedals
(2023-09-10) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver | The Best Overdrive Pedal Ever? by Jack Fossett
(2023-09-13) Boss BD-2 Blues Driver #bosspedals #boss #guitar #guitarist #bluesjam #bluesguitar #gibsonlespaul by Jack Fossett
(2023-09-16) 2 distinctly different Boss Blues Driver tones #gibsonlespaul #boss #bosspedals #fenderstratocaster by Jack Fossett
(2023-10-19) ??????????????????????? BOSS BD2 by CircuitFX
(2023-10-20) BOSS BD-2 ???????????????? v.2023 by Maxz
(2023-11-02) BOSS BD-2 Taiwan vs Malaysia ( smd ) ??????????????? ?( ???????????????? ) by Maxz
(2023-11-17) Boss Blues Driver vs Boss Distortion! by AndertonsMusic
(2024-02-29) shoegaze & boss bd-2 blues driver | pedal partners shoegaze secrets #shoegaze #shoegazer #dreampop by Pedal Partners
(2024-04-07) BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 gain stage demo #bd2 #boss by mrtolex
(2024-04-14) Boss BD-2 vs Boss SD-1 by Jack Fossett
(2024-09-13) Boss BD2 | Guitar Pedal Demo | Blues Driver | Guitar Pedal Shoppe by Guitar Pedal Shoppe
(2024-09-19) Boss should do something with the Blues Driver by Livingroom Demos
(2024-11-25) How To Modify A BOSS Blues Drive BD-2 Overdrive Pedal - SHORT CIRCUIT Episode 14 by JHS Pedals

Audio

(1970-01-01) Boss BD-2: Boss BD-2 Overdrive with a Tele

Reviews

myFXDB user reviews

8 reviews, average score of 8 / 10

Date	User	Score	Positive	Negative
2018-05-27	Dlew919	10/10	Best overdrive.	...
2018-01-03	Kozmyk	8/10	Nice to use for Overdrive without the Mid boost used in many ODs	...
2017-01-24	teske	8/10	...	...
2016-05-20	Killnsfun	8/10	It's a blues driver... You know what it sounds like.	...
2014-01-11	Rev-M	6/10	...	...

Documentation

manual available at Roland US
mods (Erik's Corner)
schematics
schematics (Free Info Society)
schematics available at Schematic Heaven

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