Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Pedal

The Perfect Tone for Blues

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.

Gives you that vintage tube amplifier “bluesy” flavor

If you're after that killer blues sound, then you know it's loaded with warm overdrive for a creamy yet crunchy tonal blend. The BOSS BD‑2 Blues Driver is designed to deliver exactly that sound. It’s like having a finely aged vintage tube amplifier in your rig, only built tough—just like all BOSS pedals—and offered at a fraction of the price. Whether you're playing blues or giving your rock rig a different overdriven flavor, the BD‑2 Blues Driver is a must‑have addition to your signal chain.

BOSS guitar pedals: rugged, reliable, more than 10,000,000 sold

More than 10,000,000 BOSS guitar and bass effects pedals have been sold worldwide, used by top players such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Dave Navarro, John Petrucci, Marty Friedman, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. You’ve also heard BOSS pedals on countless recordings and stages across genres, from Muse to The Killers to Silversun Pickups. BOSS pedals are known for great sound, tank‑like durability, and dependable performance. Each pedal features a metal housing with a rubberized stomp area and base to prevent slipping. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro building your dream pedalboard, you can rely on BOSS to shape your tone.

Features

• Level, tone, and gain controls
• Nominal input level: -20 dBu
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ
• Nominal output level: -20 dBu
• Output impedance: 1 kΩ
• Equivalent input noise level: -118 dBu (IHF‑A, Typ.)
• Connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack, AC Adapter Jack (DC 9V)
• Power supply: 9V DC (battery or AC adapter)
• Current draw: 9 mA (9V DC)
• Accessories: 9V dry battery (6F22/9V)
• Optional AC adapter: Roland PSA‑120S
• Dimensions: 2‑7/8" W × 5‑1/8" D × 2‑3/8" H
• Weight (including battery): 15 oz

Specifications

• Pedal Type: Overdrive
• Analog/Digital: Analog
• Inputs: 1 × 1/4"
• Outputs: 1 × 1/4"
• Bypass Switching: Buffered
• EQ: Tone Control
• Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Batteries: 1 × 9V
• Power Usage: 20 mA
• Height: 2.37"
• Width: 2.87"
• Depth: 5.12"
• Weight: 1 lb

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