Crunchy and loud tones are also possible if you want to emulate the vintage tube amp sound. The blues driver bd2 is a powerful pedal that provides excellent sound, tone and. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of. Ibanez tube screamer ts808 discussion in the stomp box started by wraygun, may 27, 2006. Im by no means an expert, so take this with a huge grain of salt. Ibanez tubescreamer vs boss sd1 discussion in the effect effect started by gofmusic, mar 30, 2017.
Ive got an 808 on my board and like it a lot, but havent played the bd2 or ts9. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 fender stratocaster vox ac30. Boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. Discussion in the buzz box started by tazz3, aug 24, 2016. I have a vox ac15, and will be using it with a paul c timmy for a worship band. I have to go with the boss yellow pedal i cant remember what it is called but i thought it was super over drive. This entry was posted in boss pedals, guitar pedal comparison, ibanez pedals, overdrive pedals and tagged blues driver, boss blues driver, ibanez tube screamer, mike mccready pedals, pearl jam pedals, phish pedals, stone gossard pedals, trey anastasio pedals, tube screamer on march, 2009 by 1969.
Jun 19, 2018 boss bd2 best overdrive pedal for blues. Blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. When the humble boss overdrive isnt occupied with wailing blues licks, it has proven an inspired subject of mods and a competitor to the klon. I find the blues driver to be more my own flavor and its an alltime favorite that i carry with me all the time, even if its not on my board at the moment.
Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver reverb news. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Music lovers looking for a crunchy and creamy sound would be happy to have the blues driver bd2. The ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 pedal two classic modded pedals go head to head in this shootout. The new super phat mod takes off by duplicating the keeley phat mod partforpart with the exception of our new super jfets. Heres an overdrive pedal shootout between a boss blues driver and an ibanez tube screamer. Sep 26, 2006 alright, so im looking for a great overdrive pedal to match up with my gibson les paul jr. Vintage ibanez ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 youtube.
I agree about the blues driver playing well with other od s i play a. The keeley mod also has sweeter highend than the boss blues driver. Ok so i have a boss blues driver but ive been thinking about switching it out for a ts9. I am looking to replace my ibanez ts9 with either a boss bd2 or maxon od808. Best tubescreamers ive heard are the analogman or keeley moded maxon od9 or ts808 and the mi audio blues. You would marvel on the effectiveness of this famous medal as its perfect for emotive distortion. Both tubescreamers, but what are the differences between them.
I know theyre both great overdrive pedals but i just want to get a feel of what you guys like better. That same month, the boss bd2 blues driver first hit guitar store shelves, targeting a different sort of player. Mar 09, 2015 that pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone. Ibanez tube screamer ts 9 vs boss blues driver overdrive pedal shootout. The ibanez tubescreamer has been modded by dave ulbrick and the boss bd2 blues driver. However, if you want that retro vibe and you dont have a problem with your budget, you can go ahead and have a ts808. I couldnt actually hear any real difference between the ts9 and the mini in the videos i saw i hope i didnt just say something bad or embarrassing. Boss blues driver versus electroharmonix soul food. So which will win the battle of bd2 vs ts808 pedals. Jhs modified boss bd2 blu drive vs boss blues driver bd2.
Fender forums view topic boss blues driver versus ibanez. I bought the sd1 and returned it the next day got the bd2 instead. Ibanez tube screamer ts 9 vs boss blues driver overdrive. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. Funny years ago i sent my stock ts9 to keeley for the phat plus mod i think. Having tried both modded and unmodded on both pedals, i think its fair to say that a bd2 leans over to the grittier side of a fuzz and a ts808, well, is a ts808. While many players like the sound of the stock pedal just fine, many other guitarists like the basic tone but just want it bettermore organic, responsive and dynamic.
From what i have read and from the videos i have watched, i am leaning towards the blues driver. Boss bd2 blues driver ir impulses valhalla uber mod. By the way, your screamin blues would be similar to a boss blues driver. Has a really good crunchy tone and i could see how 70s style doom players would love the tone of it. What are the advantages of the boss bd2 blues driver. Ibanez ts9 tube screamer vs electroharmonix soul food duration.
That was an original design designed to meet many of the tonal characteristics of the blues driver. Boss waza bd2w discussion in the stomp box started by h4ck. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. Among the pedals getting a polishing is the blues driver, which is a more recent addition to the boss family than the other waza craft beneficiaries, but its easy to see why it made the cut. If they didnt sound different there would be little point in owning both. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. The keeley bd2 is absolutely sickthe aman sd1 is killer as well. With some many different manufacturers trying get exclusive placement on your pedal board, often times some models. Not crunchy unless pushed into a 50 or 100watt amp. That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone. Alright, so im looking for a great overdrive pedal to match up with my gibson les paul jr. Ulbrick modded ibanez ts9 vs keeley modded boss br2 blues.
This stomp box can be associated with a blues guitar. Blues driver bd2 vs tube screamer ts 808 and the winner is. They get used to push amps just like you would with a ts9. Dec 09, 20 heres an overdrive pedal shootout between a boss blues driver and an ibanez tube screamer. Boss sd1 ibanez ts9 boss bd2 tc electronic mojomojo digitech dod. Boss bd2 vs boss sd1 fender telecaster on suhr badger 18. The new super phat mod takes off by duplicating the keeley phat mod partforpart with the exception of. With that said, i have no idea which would go better with a bad monkey, but alone, the bd2 is worlds better than the sd1 tonewise. I have been doing some research and keep coming back to the keeley modded pedals, specifically the boss bd2, ibanez ts9 and the ts808. If you are on a tight budget and you want fatter and brighter tone, definitely, ts9 is for you. Ive narrowed my search down to the boss bd2, boss sd1, and the ibanez ts9 theyre the ones that fit in my budget.
Ibanez tubescreamer vs boss sd1 fender stratocaster. Although i am leaning towards the boss blues driver, i wanted to get some opinions from others who have used these pedals with the a blues. Classic blues guitar tones with tube amp simulation. Youll probably find that a lot of people are going to say they use the tubescreamer as more of a boost, with the gain turned low and the volume up, but thats not the only way it can be used. Gpx blog 12 of the best blues driver style pedals guitar pedal x. However, at the advice of someone on this board i tried the fullerton ocd pedal and loved it. I have all 3 and i hate to say it, but the 808 is at the bottom of my list when ranking all three. May 29, 2018 i dont use an actual blues drive pedal but would often use the blues drive on my boss me50 for older styles of metal. Id say the boss blues driver hands down between those two. Love my tube screamer but also fond of my boss blues driver. Introduced back in 1995, the boss bd2 blues driver still remains an active part of the. I played the ts9 before to test it out and i liked the clean.
The boss bd2 blues driver is the standard choice for blues players who want to achieve the classic or modern blues tone. I have heard really great things about all 3 pedals. Blues driver is my choice after not getting enough out of my ts9 style pedal stacks transparent layer just to stand out and cut through on lead lines the tube screamers are heavy mid range humps and bass cut. The ibanez tube screamer is an iconic pedal that has been made famous by blues artists, but is also widely used by many punk and rock guitarists.
The ibanez tube screamer is an iconic pedal that has been made famous by blues. If they do a waza craft od3, my head might explode. Blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by kevin8122006, mar 11, 2009. Depends on your taste in overdrive, though i agree that the 70s classic rock sound is more bd2 than ts9. The bd2 crackles more on higher gain while the ts9 retains the flavor from lower gain.
The boss blues driver bd2 is a great pedal but its tone isnt the one i am looking for here. Blues driver bd2 discussion in the stomp box started by rawjerlee, apr 6, 2011. By march of 1995, pearl jams better man off vitology had been sitting comfortably at no. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. However, i just recently got a bjr and when shopping for my first pedal i looked at the ts9, boss ds1 and blues driver.
Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 pedal. Oct 12, 2006 id say the boss blues driver hands down between those two. People refer to it as being transparent the blues driver. I had a keeleymodded blues driver and sold it after abing it next to my arion tubulator which is a ts circuit.
The boss uses asymmetric clipping, while the ts uses symmetric clipping. Ibanez tube screamer and boss bd2 blues driver are two pedals with sterling reputations. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. However many companies have tried hard to replicate bosss recipe for success, with only a few able to make pedals which meld bosss signature affordability, signature balance of the tone, and quality. Blues driver will mostly retain your guitars eq before it hits the amp, but its gonna give it some sizzle, pretty evenly distributed across the frequencies.
Ibanez tube screamer ts 9 vs boss blues driver overdrive pedal. 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. Boss bd2 blues driver ir impulses valhalla uber mod ignite amps nadir t75 edge boss gt line 6 helix fractal audio fm 3. And we think youll enjoy this incredible tone we have crafted for you. Boss blues driver vs ts9 tube screamer ultimate guitar. Ive narrowed my search down to the boss bd2, boss sd1, and the ibanez ts9. The blues driver is a fantastic pedal, but od3 really sounds like the tubes are getting hot and bursting with tone. The bd2super can get a very pure clean boost sound after our mod, more transparent than a tube screamer due to less midrange boost, compression, and.