Since i am in exams, and just need a moment to relax and blogging helps, this is a simple post. Modified classic overdrivedistortion units reborn from analogman. Both these pedals are cheap and a worthy investment imo. The boss bd2 blues driver is one of the most popular classic overdrive designs of all time, arguably just after the famous ibanez tube screamer series. The phat switch is cool for thickening up single coil pickups. If the analogman mod is along the same lines as the keeley, i wont be interested in it. An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. Boss bd2 mhp galaxie vs analogman mods discussion in the stomp box started by nixpix, jun 23, 2011. Be sure to check out the sound clips of the boss vs ibanez mode in the sound samples area. A must have pedal the analog man mini bicomp has exactly the same features as the bicomp, just takes less real estate on your pedalboard. Ibanez sonic distortion sd9 vs bd2super set to sound similar. In other words, they just sound different, and if you like the.
This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. Speaking blues driver and tube screamer just to narrow the field a bit for you guys, are the mods available from keeley and analogman required updates, or more a matter of preference. I use a blues driver and ts808 bothmodded by keeley and they work well. This is the boss blues driver bd2 overdrive pedal modded by keeley official boss bd2 pedal website. Many options, best for power supply use, not battery. So i noticed i have recieved many hits lately on the whole analogman vs keeley issue. Once someone releases a new blues driver style pedal i will probably do an updated overview of that lineage too. 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. Man mod significantly improves the core tone as usual, but the jhs. Ive had both but got rid of the blues driver and just have the ts9 now.
And for years, robert keeley and his team at keeley electronics modified the actual boss bd2. Red dot nkt with our ardx20 into ac30 starts at 41. I wonder what the differences between a waza craft blues driver and this analogman modded bd2 are. The keeley super phat mod is our famous mod now perfected with amazing sounding jfets that emulate old tube amps in a unique way. Analog man sun face pedals cover all of the fuzz face versions plus more, handmade to your specs with more options than any other fuzz pedal. Forums blues driver discussion in the effect effect started by kevin8122006, mar 11, 2009. Analogmanstratdeluxer i read a lot of great things of stratdeluxe mods. Keeley phat mod youtube that pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone duration. Bd2 blues driver modded by analogman, overdrive pedal from boss. This way i can combine them and really get over the top if thats what i want to do. A demo comparing a stock bd2 to a keeley modified bd2 with the phat switch both on and off. The original pedal was a great design that features tubelike amp stages, tube amp tone stacks, and a variety of tone shaping circuits to.
His led usage and bass response mods all makes his pedals sound the same. Then, when i roll the volume back on my guitar i get a beautiful creamy clean. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. 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 distortion. The sd1 is very tubescreamer like which is great considering the price difference between a ts and an sd1. I am always skeptical of his mods though, i can never hear the. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Keeleys site claims mayer has the 4 knob compressor but ive only ever seen the analogman 3 knob on his board. For over two years, analog tom with help from mike worked full time on writing the ultimate effects book, and now were proud to announce the release of analog mans guide to vintage effects. One of my mates has a stahlhammer and that thing is beast. I have his blues driver mod and katana, very pleased. This parallel dc cord is designed for connection to pedals including the ns2, ls2 and tu2 in order to supply power to up to seven additional pedals, daisychain style. Analog man carries the boss pcs20a daisy chain cable.
That pedal show tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. I also use a butler tube driver and a lovepedal eternity. With keeleys design magic, the standard boss bd2 tonal heart is still there, but the super. Id say the bd2w is the winner, its custom mode really cant be beat. I would say though dont write off keeley as a whole. In fact for some strange reason the blues driver has ended up as one of the worlds most modded pedals key pedalmakers brian wampler wampler effects, josh scott jhs effects, mike piera analog. In other words, they just sound different, and if you like the unmodified one then you might as well save the money. Fender custom shop 1957 heavy relic stratocaster dr. Gpx blog 12 of the best blues driver style pedals guitar pedal x. You often see vendors mentioning mij or made in japan vs made in taiwan. 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. Boss bd 2 mhp galaxie vs analogman mods telecaster. The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer.
They will also have a date and the type of mod and modders signature on the inside of the bottom plate. If you want something really special get the keeley mod on the blues driver i have it and its very good, i have a crowther bluesberry hotcake as well but it gets a bit muddy and im leaning more towards the keeley bd these days. Pedals are listed alphabetically by brand as always. Best thing is to go and try them, its all personal. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb. Modified classic overdrivedistortion units reborn from. That pedal show four tube screamers compared, plus klon.
That is the beautiful thing about wordpress it shows the searches and how people found your blog. Our silver mod pedals will have the rej sticker on the top and the silver sunface sticker on the front as seen on the left. The blues driver not only quickly captured its targeted audience, but its versatility and character helped it to transcend genres equally as hastily. Boss bd 2 mhp galaxie vs analogman mods discussion in the stomp box started by nixpix, jun 23, 2011. I use more than one because i keep them at low gain except for the ts808. 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. All analogman battery powered effects with power jacks also use this adaptor.
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