Fretted Instrument Accessories → Effects Processors → Boss BD2 Blues Driver

A vintage tube amp sound in a compact pedal

BOSS knows the sound that guitarists want and has the

technological expertise to provide it, thanks to decades of

experience in guitar-oriented products like the popular OD-1

and DS-1 compact pedals. Now BOSS introduces the BD-2

Blues Driver — a compact pedal that gives you the classic,

bluesy sound of a vintage tube amp. Whether it’s on-stage,

in the studio or practicing at home, the BD-2 Blues Driver

gives you that classic tube amp sound.

The roots of great sound

The tube amp has given the guitar a rich history of great

sounds, from smooth jazz to screaming rock to crying blues.

And while the guitar is a naturally expressive instrument, the

tube amp makes it even more expressive, bringing out the

subtle nuances of different types of guitars, pickups and

playing styles. The tube amp has shared center stage with

some of history’s greatest guitarists and that same classic

sound remains popular today. But with the BD-2 Blues

Driver, you don’t have to own a vintage tube amplifier —

now you can get that same great sound and expressiveness

in a compact pedal.

Back to basics with the BD-2

When the situation calls for straight-ahead, down-home

blues/rock, the BD-2 Blues Driver lives up to its name. Light

distortion, fat overdrive or smooth, warm sustain — the BD-

2 gives you all the textures you need to sing, cry or scream.

These classic sounds are available for the first time in a compact

pedal. So when it’s time to get back to basics, just

stomp on your trusty blue pedal — the BD-2 Blues Driver.

All the warmth and sustain of a tube amp is at your command.

The BD-2 Blues Driver drives it home

From the rehearsal studio to the concert stage, the BD-2

delivers the goods, even when playing through a solid-state

amp. So you don’t have to invest big bucks in a vintage

tube amp to get that vintage sound. Even when practicing

at home at low volume, you can still get the sound of a

cranked tube amplifier without tormenting neighbors.

Fingertip control

As for the controls — nothing fancy here, just a Gain and

Tone control like your favorite amp, along with an overall

Level control. These simple controls give you a full range of

possibilities. Crank the Gain for hard-driving distortion or

pull it back for a smooth sound with a mild edge. The Tone

control lets you get a variety of classic guitar sounds — from

blues-breakin’ British to American tweed. And like a fine

amplifier, the BD-2 sound varies with your choice of guitar

and pickups and it responds to the unique feel of your playing

style.