As for the ehx drives, they all have different flavorsi like the hot tubes nano, but its pretty bassy. It gets 14 of the attention it should because its made by boss, its yellow, and it didnt come out until the late 90s, by which point boss had already thrown a bunch of od pedals on the market, some of which were just ok. The soul food and erd are a klon and ts respectively, so theres a mid hump. Ok so i have a boss blues driver but ive been thinking about switching it out for a ts9.
Free tech support for your boss od3 overdrive pedal. Fender 57 ri stratocaster into a boss od3 and boss bd2 into a marshall jvm 410c on clean channel no other effect used to show the tonal. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different pedals. What has kept the blues driver on my board compared to the others is the dynamic response. I started looking into this after doing some makeovers to a couple of joyo pedals i had.
The texan bluesmans style is as influential as it unique. Not a tubescreamer, and not transparent and gritty like a blues driver bd2. The od3 is definitely bigger on the bottom and a bit smoother on the top to me all around. The ones ive included here are those that are readily available off ebay. I run a hoof sovtek muff clone into an od 3, and when i do, i turn the hoofs level down way low and the fuzz up high. I agree with chris that the blues driver sounds similar to the tube screamer. Features classic 3 knob configuration with level, drive, and tone controls that let you dial in everything from sweet bluesy sounds to screaming monkeys, and more. From everything ive read, sounds like majority think the blues driver pairs with a dirty amp better than the od3. Its very good at clean boosts but not at sweet as the soul food, and pretty good at a greasy saturated overdrive but doesnt have quite the gain and definition of the ocd. Special edition boss overdrive pedal with nextgeneration sound, feel, and tonal response powered by mdp. The boss blues driver was exactly the pedal i was looking for. As mentioned in the title, the bd2 is keeley modified. Register your product and stay uptodate with the latest warranty information.
Ive been looking around for awhilewaiting for the hol. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Boss blues driver vs ts9 tube screamer ultimate guitar. Didnt like it as well as a boost, but its an od so let it do it job. King to gwar with a flick of your toes, and its instrumental in this pedals stellar reputation across. If they do a waza craft od 3, my head might explode. Boss bd2 vs boss sd1 fender telecaster on suhr badger 18 blues driver vs super overdrive duration. Im intrigued that the od 3 is more organic sounding as that is usually a trigger word for me to purchase. I forgot to mention, the od 3 also has more gaindrive on tap than the sd1. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The glove is ocdlike, so in the same vain as a ts but grittier. I played the ts9 before to test it out and i liked the clean. How to play country guitar part 1 david henriksson6th may 2020. Ive had a bd2 from a fellow forum bro thanks, artie for a while comparing it with a bone stock od 3.
But, the blues driver has more bass girth as well as a more cutting top end. Overdrive pedals light distortion pedals intheblues. The boss bd2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face. I have played the bd2 and i really liked it but the stores around me never have the od 3 in stock so i cant try it out. Get the latest updatesdrivers, owners manuals, and support documents for your product. The od 3 also has more output but i found anything over 3 4s up on the level was unusable.
Boss blues driver vs marshall blues breaker ii harmony central. Boss od3 vs bd2 to stack with fuzz fender stratocaster. Im trying to spread the od 3 love as much as i can. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 pedal by intheblues. Built in the tradition of the legendary boss overdrives, the od3 overdrive pedal gives guitarists a greatly expanded range of smooth overdrive tones and improved response while staying true to the original. The bd2 is also ideal for practising at home as it creates the necessary tube distortion even at lower volumes. I have both a bd2 and sd1 for reference, and i massively prefer the bd2 over the sd1 or any tsstyle overdrive.
It takes the spirit of bosss muchloved od1 and sd1, but adds gain, edge. Special edition waza craft pedal with premium sound based on the classic bd2 blues driver. By march of 1995, pearl jams better man off vitology had been sitting comfortably at no. Vom milden, warmen overdrive bis zur kraftigen, erdigen zerrung mit reichlich pegel.
The noise is way lower than od 3, when the distortion is turned high. By turning down the drive knob and cranking up the volume you can use the od 3 as booster and sustainer too add a creamy component to your amps overdrive. Bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 buy the pedals on sweetwater. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode. The closest ocd dealer to me is an hour away, and im poor and am keeping gas to a minimum. The perfect tone for blues the bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Are the soul food, ocd, and bd2 completely different. I am looking to buy either a boss od3 or a boss bd2. A trusted source that reads schematics like childrens books insisted that the blues drive and digitechs screamin blues overdrive was a direct copy of the bd2.
So i am in the market for an overdrive to complement my boss od3. Sep 04, 2009 boss bd2 blues driver boss dn2 dynadrive boss fz5 fuzz boss md2 mega distortion boss ml2 metal core boss mt2 metal zone boss od 3 overdrive boss os2 overdrive distortion boss sd1 super overdrive bumbox bust carl martin plexitone carl martin hot drive mki, mkii, mkiii carl martin drive and boost carl martin contour and boost carl martin. There was some people discussing its merits and if they should buy one. The boss od 3 overdrive pedal gives you one of the most versatile overdrives on the planet. The blues driver not only quickly captured its targeted audience, but its versatility and character helped it to transcend genres equally as hastily. Its smoother and more tubelike while the od 3 has more gain and sounds more solid state. Well, more like over 200 so far, and hopefully well find more to add to the list of effect pedal clones. Pedal boss blues driver bd2 vs boss super over drive sd1. The custom mode adds a beefy lowend and increased sustain ideal for blues, stoner rock and metal. Sorry for such a late question, but could you explain the difference between the blues driver and the od3, in terms of circuit topology and sound. With a twoyear waiting list, the analog man king of tone is one of the. I have played the bd2 and i really liked it but the stores around me never have the od3 in stock so i cant try it out.
From everything ive read, sounds like majority think the blues driver pairs with a dirty amp better than the od 3. I use my od3 as my only real drive pedal and use it for bluesy sounds, usually keeping the drive blueebreaker 9 oclock. Strat players often get on well with the blues driver, because the pedal tends. The first blues driver i had was the diminutive mooer blues mood in fact a mooer mini clone of the keely blues driver mod which added a fat switch to boost the lowend frequencies and upgraded some of the cheaper components to give a more rounded and even tone profile.
The paisley drive is really, really good, and quite versatile, but at the end of the day, i felt i could coax the sound i was looking for out of the od 3 but. Boss blues driver bd2 vs boss overdrive od3 youtube. The top 10 bluesapproved overdrivedistortion pedals. Built in the tradition of the legendary boss overdrives, the od 3 overdrive pedal gives guitarists a greatly expanded range of smooth overdrive tones and improved response while staying true to. The od3 is great for lead but i feel like it loses a little clarity with chords and rhythm playing. Could never pull the trigger on the blues driver, ds1, or any others for that matter. Get your questions answered by a roland product specialist. Heres how to incorporate some srv into your playing.
With a clean amp sound i get a nice blues tone, with my amp distorted the boss is a booster for my solo sound. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. Also sounds like the od 3 may be too full sounding or bassier than i care for. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od 3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. If i had to say band sounds i would say the sd1 is more like tesla while the od 3 is more like megadeth. The blues driver has a switch that turns on what we like to call the spinal tap effect because it pushes your overdrive effect up to eleven.
It creates a beautiful distortion that is more rock than blues. That wider use also colluded with a growing pedal mod movement, as the bd2 was a prime candidate for tweaking due to its affordable price and solid tone. It has a lot of bass and is very juicy and full sounding. I definitely recommend that one, especially for the price. There are a few different types of od circuit designs over the years im focusing now on the five i consider to be the most popular and common. If you dont like them with the gain up, keep the gain low and crank the volume. Blues driver boss produkte product category page product. Its one of the best affordable massproduced stock overdrive pedals out there, next to the zoom pd01. Boss od 3 overdrive pedal at last after using several other overdrive pedals over the last 15 years and not being completely happy with any of them soundwise i am thrilled with the od 3. Oct 07, 2006 that being said, at one point i had a monte allums h2o modded blues driver, and that is an outstanding pedal. Dec 30, 2015 earlier this year i was hanging out in guitar forums, go figure and i saw a thread about the boss blues driver. It has much bigger versatility when turn the drive all the way down, it sounds closer to the original guitar sound than od 3. Very expressive and naturalsounding overdrive with tons of sustain.
Have recorded everything from blues to rock and love the results. The worlds bestselling guitar and bass classic single pedals by boss. The blues driver is definitely brighter on the top end and has more sizzle in the upper ranges. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Hmb, i know you know a lot about pedals, any opinions. The od 3, in my opinion, really marries the good aspects of the sd1 and bd2.
Boss od3 vs ibanez tubescreamer ts9 pedal by intheblues. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 by intheblues. Im intrigued that the od3 is more organic sounding as that is usually a trigger word for me to purchase. That same month, the boss bd2 blues driver first hit guitar store shelves, targeting a different sort of player. Also sounds like the od3 may be too full sounding or bassier than i care for. The od 3 overdrive is backed by a 5year warranty from boss. Boss and jhs pedals join forces to create a new drive pedal with massive tonal range. Consistently nice tones from gritty boosts to fuzzy overdrive. Sd1 vs od3 vs bd2 effects and processors harmony central. I am looking to buy either a boss od 3 or a boss bd2. After using the od 3 for so long, i was ready for a change in tone.
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