Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver andy ferreira youtube. Oct 18, 2011 brad paisleys former guitar tech, chad weaver, attests to the rapidity of keeleys success. I dont really get into fads with pedals luckily ive been completely immune to the latest klon rage however, i will admit to getting sucked into the raging return of the vintage fuzz it seems like some of the older companies that used to be top dog are now sort of cult favorites. Jun 29, 2015 numerous clones are available today, including the analog man beano boost and keeley java boost. Edmond, ok september 22, 2014 keeley electronics today announced it is shipping the katana blues drive effect pedal. The bd2 phat mod is the overdrive pedal with full range sound.
I do not feel like this about the mhp mod done to my blues driver i have posted. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. The boss bd2 is a classic pedal that many of you have asked me about. Sweet spot johnny hiland super drive overdrive batch 2. Brad paisleys former guitar tech, chad weaver, attests to the rapidity of keeleys success. The goal was to create a pedal that would be transparent and give crisp highs and defined lows. Super phat mod keeley engineering keeley electronics. A great basic boss pedal and it suped up cousin, modified by robert keeley, the effects wizard.
Im excited for you to see the sounds you can get for such a low price. The company, founded by robert keeley and operating from edmond, oklahoma, 1 also sells modifications for effects by boss and ibanez. Boss bd2 blues driver fender stratocaster guitar forum. Anyway, its a superb quality pedal, and i had the opportunity to collaborate with the keeley people to shoot a demo of it. Numerous clones are available today, including the analog man beano boost and keeley java boost. The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. I believe even robert keeley claims this to be one must have pedal. Bd2 blues driver modded by keeley boss audiofanzine. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer. View and download boss bd2 blues driver owners manual online. Keeley super phat mod transparent overdrive in its most refined state. Being able to switch back and forth the order of the gain stacking also.
A fantastic overdrive pedal, the boss bd2 blues driver pedal is one of the bestselling boss compact guitar pedals available today. Skip to main content skip to footer site51750041 used 1750041 boss bd2 blues driver keeley mod effect pedal. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the. 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. This is a very versatile pedal offered at a great price. Strum those strings while moving the switch back and forth to get an initial feel of the possibilities. If you like a dynamic overdrive for playing the blues that. Used boss bd2 blues driver keeley mod effect pedal guitar.
Wanted to share this with you keeley came out with a killer new blues drive called the katana i believe its based on the old katana boost circuit. 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 bd2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound. Gotta say that was exactly my experience when i sent my stock ts9 to keeley for the hyped imo mod plus.
I use more than one because i keep them at low gain except for the ts808. Used boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal keeley mod. Pedal acquisition syndrome pas group my les paul forum. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. The top 10 bluesapproved overdrivedistortion pedals. I also use a butler tube driver and a lovepedal eternity. The parts added will increase the warmth of the pedal and add a level satisfaction to your playing. The 100% handbuilt katana drive is a unique and modern circuit that delivers layers of rich overdrive tone at a very low noise level. The mooer blues mood is a clone of the boss blues driver bd2 with a keeley style mod.
Keeley bd2 boss blues driver phat mod overdrive pedal modified. The bd2s distortion may be a little abrasive to some ears unless you shell out extra for the keeley phat mod. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the upgrade. Keeley katana blues driver is their modded bd2 with an active baxendall tonestack mixed with their high headroom clean boost. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. Keeley modified blues driver a very transparent low gain overdrive and boost that i hear works well with blackface fenders ibanez ts808 a great reissue of the classic 808 tubescreamer for a great tubelike overdrive boss od3 overdrive the best of the boss dirt pedals that needs no mods and has no fizz and it has a thick warm tone other.
Oct 24, 2010 after the super boutique bb preamp and the more mundane boss sd1, the next tube screamer alternative to be featured on guitar tone overload is somewhere in the middle born in the boss factories and modified in the workshop of mister keeley, the boss bd2 blues driver overdrive is not a tube screamer copy but a different machine as you will gather from the demo videos b. The clarksdale is actually by wampler but yes i agree, his quality of build is top notch. Curious as to whether hed like the sound of truebypass, weaver ordered a keeley blues driver mod a modified boss bd2 blues driver overdrive. I just dont want my friend buying a kit from some guy making a quick buck when i can. The dsultra is our most popular modded distortion pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod posted by pedal of the day on wednesday, november 25, 2015 in boss, keeley electronics, overdrive distortion boss pedals have long been staples on many a pedalboard, and one that i always found to be a real standout is the bd2 blues driver. Shop the top brands at the best prices all while receiving free shipping. Keeley katana blues drive page 1 joes guitars, amps and.
Cream city music is one of the worlds finest gutar shops with selections including the used boss bd2 blues driver overdrive pedal keeley mod. For detailed specs, user comments, dealer information, sound clips, and ordering information, please visit the keeley electronics website. Keeley electronics releases the katana blues drive 2014. If you like a dynamic overdrive for playing the blues that lets your. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit aktivlogic. Born in the boss factories and modified in the workshop of mister keeley, the boss bd2 blues driver overdrive is not a tube screamer copy but a different machine as you will gather. This way i can combine them and really get over the top if thats what i want to do. The keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch.
If your search produces too many results, use the and function to focus your search by putting a plussymbol in front of one of the terms e. In front of the amp the signal chain is boss tu3, into wampler ego, into vick audio rams head, into buffalo fx evolution, into proco rat, into bos angry driver, into ep booster, into keeley dark side v2. The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that robert keeley had made to the pedal over the years. I use my bd2 for low gain sounds, drive and tone at about 1011 oclock. At low gain, it is the real deal for blues and most old rock. The active baxandall tonestack is incredibly versatile high and low mids are boosted as you back off the treble and bass respectively. After the super boutique bb preamp and the more mundane boss sd1, the next tube screamer alternative to be featured on guitar tone overload is somewhere in the middle. The keeley mod has been used on dozens and dozens of chart topping songs. Not since the late seventies, when the ibanez tube screamer and boss od1 made their debut, has a massproduced overdrive pedal won over the great unwashed and corksniffing tone snobs alike. Its not simply a distortion pedal but rather a tone tool that adds to your guitar tone, supplying really nice lows, crystal clear high frequency, great picking response and detail.
The blues driver not only quickly captured its targeted audience, but its versatility and character helped it to transcend genres equally as hastily. Keeley electronics is an american manufacturer of effect units for electric guitars. Used boss bd2 blues driver keeley mod effect pedal. The overdrive when turned up is quite gritty and offers a very wide tonal area to play within. Other exclusive keeley modifications include the boss blues driver bd2 tube mod, the phat switch bd2 mod, rat mods, boss ds1 seeing eye mod, boss sd1, and boss chorus ce2. Buy the keeley bd2 blues driver modded pre owned and get free delivery. The blues drive is the latest pedal in the keeley katana range and boy is it an awesome pedal. I have a keeley modded bd2 and it really does sound better with his phat mod than without. The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. Unfollow boss blues driver pedal to stop getting updates on. The boss version strikes a great balance between affordability, durability, and versatility. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Keeley electronics releases the katana blues drive 201409.
Keeley katana blues drive page 1 joes guitars, amps. Its an excellent pedal and if i didnt have the bd2, id snatch a used one up in a heartbeat. Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver n stuff music product. Sep 22, 2014 edmond, ok september 22, 2014 keeley electronics today announced it is shipping the katana blues drive effect pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics.
It might be a good idea to turn the phat switch off under loud. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod posted by pedal of the day on wednesday, november 25, 2015 in boss, keeley electronics, overdrive distortion boss pedals have long been staples on many a pedalboard, and one that i always found to be a. All guitars sold receive a 35point inspection, ensuring an incredible playing experience. Overdrive guitare boss bd2 blues driver modded by keeley. Its a dual overdrive thats the perfect storm of drive and boost. At mid gain it has a little stringy, flangelike aftertaste in the decay of chords.
Imagine his surprise when he excitedly tore open the package to find an ibanez tube screamer inside. I use the flashback 2 in the fx loop of my victory v40 deluxe combo, together with the victory v4 preamp pedal the sheriff. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. Boss blues driver discussion in effects bg started by thejamesjordan, feb 24, 2007. Keeley boss bd2 phat mod blues driver pedal n stuff music. I use a blues driver and ts808 bothmodded by keeley and they work well. The boss bd2 blues driver is a great overdrive pedal that gives you authentic blues tone with valve amp simulation.
The blues driver has three different sounds, depending on how the gain is set. Review boss blues driver pedal and keeley mod difficulty. This is the boss blues driver bd2 overdrive pedal modded by keeley official boss bd2 pedal website. An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. The bd2 is arguably one of the best boss pedals right out of the box, and with a few precision adjustments from the fromel laboratory, this pedal can rival the best boutique stomp boxes on the market. Huge tube like tone, switch back and you have the classic seeing eye. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal. I have the keeley boss blues driver and have played with this quite a bit. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. If you want more bass, included are instructions for his phat mod. I use it mostly for guitar, but i does sound really nice on. After over years of making great guitar tones from the ground up, the katana blues drive offers a musically rich and dynamic overdrive that truly captures the sound, feel and responsiveness of tubes, without the flakiness.
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