Ibanez ts9 30th anniversary modded pedals back in stock. The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. The pedal is kind of bright after the mod so i keep the tone control down to 9. This was a couple of years ago but buzzy and thin come to mind, keeley blues driver, less buzzy and thin. This is the boss blues driver bd2 overdrive pedal modded by keeley official boss bd2 pedal website.
The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that i have made to the pedal during the course the years. Keeley modded blues drivers are used by many great players all over the world if youve ever watched that pedal show, youll know how. 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. The keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. I have featured both the keeley freak fuzz modded bd 2 blues driver and twilight zone modded mt 2 metal zone on this site several times before. Keeley bd2 boss blues driver phat mod overdrive pedal. I use it as a clean boost on the clean channel of my amp or a clean lead boost stacked with my analogman sd1808 brownpushpull selector mod. My regular bd2 mod has a slight mid boost and a little less gain than the bdh2o mod. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss. Super phat mod keeley engineering keeley electronics. Robert took the blueprint from hits own boss bd2 modification fat mod and has improved and evolved that and incorporated into his own blues driver style pedal. 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.
Jan 10, 2019 i quickly realized i should get some dirt too and i knew john mayer used a keeley modded bd 2 on the trio album which i loved that tone so i thought i should start there. You can control all the drive you want by setting the bd2 gain high and using your volume control to instantly dial in the rest. It was perfect for players of strats and teles who wanted just a small push without being muddy. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit aktivlogic. Boss intended this pedal to be more responsive to pickattack and guitar volume controls. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Boss bd 2 blues driver guitar effects pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks boss super overdrive guitar pedal sd1 boss bd 2 blues driver bundle with instrument cable, patch cable, picks, and austin bazaar polishing cloth. This is not allinclusive in what can be done to the blues driver. Or the excellent mooer blues mood which is based on the same original mod. Sounds great as a warm overdrive or a glassy booster. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd 2 blues driver. Apr 26, 2020 keeley boss blues driver bd 2 questions do i need the upgrade. Keeley bd2 boss blues driver phat mod overdrive pedal modified. Mar 07, 2016 in spite of the similar names boss bd 2 blues driver and keeley katana blues drive are actually quite different animals.
Where does boss s bd2 fit in as far as a family relation. I just acquired a boss blues driver stock bd 2 that i like, but was hoping to make better with mods. Monte allums 822011 mods for dod 250 and yjm308 are now shipping. The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that robert keeley had made to. Boss blues driver bd2 by tonygrazioso 03 jul 20, 05. Keeley mod i was looking to buy a boss bd2 with the keeley mod but noticed that boss recently released their waza edition. Keeley really did a great job on a ts808 i had and i really think their work is top notch, but in this case i dont think there was much they could do to help this pedal out. Guitar pedal x news robert keeley boss mods trifecta. I like the mod, but you can replicate the sound by turning down the tone a hair and the volume up. You can control all the drive you want by setting the bd 2 gain high and using your volume control to instantly dial in the rest. It was done to give players two modes of bass response. Keeley phat mod kit for boss bd2 blues driver ebay.
If you want more bass, included are instructions for his phat mod. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Im wondering if the keeley mod would be the same way or if there is a better mod out there. Aug 31, 2009 one of the best mods out on the street is the keeley electronics bd 2 phat mods. Joined mar 1, 2012 messages 3,877 reaction score 3,149. The keeley bd 2 is a quality overdrive pedal for all types of blues music, and with its compact size, this pedal travels well and sets up with no hassles. All of the changes are subtle but when packaged together offer a nice improvement. Boss blues driver bd2whats the diy version of the keeley mod.
Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Monte allums 5152011 i just completed a mod for the voodoo labs sparkle drive. If you are familiar with the original boss bd2, you probably wont notice any difference from just taking a quick look at the outside besides the added phat switch and the blue led and thats to be expected as most of the magic in the mod takes place on the inside. The keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal. A great stock pedal, the bd2 gives of great drive tones, perfect for rock and roll, blues or pop, and can get your tube amp to that special distorted spot that every player digs. Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver n stuff music product. That same design is also available via the micro toggle on the super phat mod. No longer any point in getting the keeley modded blues driver, you may as well get this instead. Boss blues driver with keeley mod richards boutique. Boss blues driver bd2whats the diy version of the keeley.
The boss bd2 blues driver is one of the bestsounding overdrive pedals ever made, and modifications to it are entirely unnecessary gilding of the lily. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. Was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on which way to go with this one and if one is better than the other. Which sounds like it has less noise and less piercing treble than the stock bd2. That was an original design designed to meet many of the tonal characteristics of the blues driver. So i doubt katana blues drive can serve as a good substitute for bd2. In spite of the similar names boss bd2 blues driver and keeley katana blues drive are actually quite different animals. Honestly one of the neatest sounds ever put in a stomp box. Below are some mods that you can do to your bd2 provided by mr. Keeley boss bd2 phat mod blues driver pedal n stuff music.
The phat mode keeley phat mod boss bd 2 blues course ramps this up significantly adding more body thickness and more oomph overall for a gorgeously rich and saturated sound at the higher reaches of the gain. The bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Straight from the factory the boss blues driver tends to have a very harsh and buzz saw type gain. Keeley boss blues driver bd 2 questions do i need the upgrade. Keeley electronics super phat mod overdrive effect pedal. 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. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal. Standard mode captures the classic bd2 tone while custom mode delivers new body and sustain. From what i know and my experience with stock bd 2 s, they are more of a fullrange overdrive that has more gain available than a stock ts9, ts808, or the keeley plus mods. It is meant to give an idea of where the tone can be improved or changed.
The keeley mod changes these into a whole new, much fatter sounding overdrive. The keeley baked mod probably has the same gain as a bd 2. Keeley vs monte allums discussion in effects, pedals. That didnt stop robert keeley from changing the circuitry into something a little better. I usually model a mod after a particular tube amp or sometimes i just try and play. Robert keeley has of course modified more than these three boss pedals yet i personally feel that these are the ones really worth having.
Gear diy pedal projects november 2008 boss boss bd2 mods. There are a ton of ts, rat, and blues breaker clones or mods like the hbe screamer, green rhino, kot, as well as those of the nobels odr1 variety like the open road or the chicken soup. I got a great deal on it at a sale and was hoping to use it alongside some ts type pedals. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal. Its a shame specially since the clips sounded so good. Boss super overdrive guitar pedal sd1 boss bd2 blues driver bundle with instrument cable, patch cable, picks, and austin bazaar polishing cloth. Keeley has proposed to take a standard boss blues driver bd2 and. I find it to be a great alternative to the tubescreamer sound. With the slight boost, it was called the phat mode. And finally, the keeley mods based on the unit i saw. I have a keeley bd2 and have it set for a mild overdrive.
The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod guitar. For orders, see our new website for stock boss pedals and modified boss pedals we also have the new for 2007 pedals fender bassman, fender deluxe reverb, dyna drive, fuzz, and metal core there, not on this old website yet. From country pickin, to blues and rock wailing, the phat mod is the choice for those not wanting the. Boss bd2 pedal mod kit this has become one of my alltime favorite pedals. I just dont want my friend buying a kit from some guy making a quick buck when i can. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. Keeley phat mod boss bd2 blues used the blues driver as his main drive until he came across the hermida audio zendrive you can see that on the ground next to the board. I had a stock bd2 and then had keeley do the mod to it. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. Anyone familiar with the machine head pedals mod for the bd2.
An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. Reviews of the boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod only 1 available. Boss bd2 distortion guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. The phat switch is cool for thickening up single coil pickups. A demo comparing a stock bd2 to a keeley modified bd2 with the phat switch both on and off. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. The keeley mod has been used on dozens and dozens of chart topping songs. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the. The parts added will increase the warmth of the pedal and add a level satisfaction to your playing. Fenderbigotmay 25, picked up a stock bd2 recently and i love it. The bd 2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound. Boss super overdrive discussion in the stomp box started by d phillips, jul 4, 2007. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate.
Discussion in burnt fingers diy effects started by czechone2, sep 2, 2010. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. Fenderbigotmay 25, picked up a stock bd 2 recently and i love it. 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. The keeley mod is gravy to me because i was just happy to have the bd2 alone. 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 splaty gain of the stock bd2 is a common gripe i hear about others that offer mods for this pedal. The boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod takes midrange overdriven character of the original factory pedal and infuses it with new handselected circuitry and components for improved response and fidelity. Oct 01, 2007 keeley has proposed to take a standard boss blues driver bd 2 and upgrade several of its components, change its clipping saturation simulation characteristics, and widen its frequency range to be more transparent.
So i doubt katana blues drive can serve as a good substitute for bd 2. A lot of people think the bd 2 is a clearer overdrive as a whole, but it isnt a classic lofi midboost. Now i have tried the analogman bd2 mods before in a store which i dislike as it is just way too harshbright even worse than stock imho. The boss bd2 blues driver with the mammoth keeley phat mod mammoth electronics boss bd2 phat keeley mods p. The bd2w is essentially a keeley modded blues driver, and the. The boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod takes midrange overdriven character of the original factory pedal and infuses it with new handselected circuitry and components for.
Boss bd2 blues driver w keeley mod price guide reverb. Katana blues drive is a kind of modded sd1 stacked into katana boost style jfet circuit. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. I just want to make sure that was not the case, or if it was the case perhaps offer another mod. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the boss bd2 mods. I play teles, les pauls, and strats through mainly blackface fender amps. I have purchased a boss bd2 blues driver and an sd1 super overdrive and i am debating between keeley and monte allums mods. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb. 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. As the title suggests im looking to modify my bd 2 to get the most i can out of it and am wondering is it a big job or can someone whos handy enough with a soldering iron perform it. Both mods remove the shriek highs and splaty gain of the stock bd2.
At home i like the custom waza mode much more than i ever liked the keeley. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the upgrade. 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 go back and forth between standard and phat mode, so if your budget is tighter, youre not missing too much. The keeley mod kills everything that is great about the bd2 for me. The bd2 phat mod is the overdrive pedal with full range sound. Maybe ill do the keeley mod on the bd2 because that is a well known mod and then try the sd1 myself because the pedal is relatively cheaper. A great basic boss pedal and it suped up cousin, modified by robert keeley, the effects wizard.
Boss bd2 with the original robert keeley mod and phat switch. Its different than a tube screamer in that it is much more transparent and in my opinion more truly represents a driven tube amp. Mammoth electronics boss blues driver phat mod youtube. However, in 2014 boss themselves announced the waza craft range and they listened to the various criticisms of the stock bd2. Also i dont intend on buying another overdrive pedal but would like some advice on settings from anybody who.
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