On 2003-12-31, Sam gave this Boss Guitar Effects a 4...(7289)
Purchase: Paid $50 at a used place.
Pros: It sounds very good if the gain not set too high (Maybe 10 o'clock maximum). At that level or less, it is more dynamic and, although a tube amp sounds better, it can fool the average bear while the band is rockin' live.
Cons: There is a nasty tail as the note dies that is typical of these types of transistor pedals... but you have to really listen so it's no big deal. It also slightly kills your low end but it's not as bad as, say, the Boss SD-1.
Quality: Excellent Summary: In my opinion, the pedal is a good tonal option if , like me, you prefer an analog pedal board instead of digital all-in-one effects. To me it sounds good with a Fender but better with a Gibson.
Search for more Boss Guitar Effects reviews and comparisons On 2002-01-30, Roy gave this Boss Guitar Effects a 5...(1437)
Purchase: Bought in San Diego for the value.
Paid $60.
Pros: Recently, I had my BD-2 Blues Driver modified by Robert Keeley. (www.RobertKeeley.com)
It’s officially called a Tube Tone Mod or a BD-2 Mod. Having played many overdrive pedals throughout the years, this pedal, with the mod, is up there with the best. Stock models sound muddy at high gain levels. In addition, the tone knob is virtually useless. It only captures dull to harsh. Robert changes 6 capacitors in all to increase the bass response and change the harshness of the tone control. He uses high quality capacitors instead of what Boss chooses to use. Now, the pedal can dial in bluesy-gritty sounds or high-gain tones of a tube amp. NOT EXAGGERATING!! And, it sounds natural. The mod takes out the buzzy sound of a stock model. I can actually use the tone knob to dial in Fender or Marshall sounds. It is currently the only overdrive pedal on my board. I play through an old Marshall Plexi and a newer TSL 100. The pedal sounds very natural with both amps. Even through my practice amp, a Vox solid state 15 watter. Guitars include a Les Paul, Jazzmaster, Tele and a Hamer, and the pedal brings out the best in all guitars.
IF YOU OWN THIS PEDAL, PLEASE GET THE MOD. IT WILL MAKE THE PEDAL A KEEPER, NOT SOMETHING YOU’RE USING UNTIL YOU CAN AFFORD A BETTER OVERDRIVE PEDAL.
Cons: Stock models sound un-natural.
With the Keeley mod, the pedal sounds great.
Quality: Constructed well. Summary: IF YOU OWN THIS PEDAL, PLEASE GET THE MOD. IT WILL MAKE THE PEDAL A KEEPER, NOT SOMETHING YOU’RE USING UNTIL YOU CAN AFFORD A BETTER OVERDRIVE PEDAL.
ROBERTKEELEY.COM
Without mod rated 2
With mod rated 10 on a 1 to 5 scale
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