In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. The little switch really needs to be set depending on single coil or humbuckers. Standard mode captures the classic bd2 tone while custom mode delivers new body and sustain. It was done to give players two modes of bass response. The keeley super phat mod pedal is just keeleys own brand of his mods to the. With the slight boost, it was called the phat mode. Oct 26, 2015 boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day. The bd2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound.
The bd 2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound. This pedal has no cream to it what so ever, with barely a mid hump if any. View and download boss bd2 blues driver owners manual online. I assumed keeleys own pedal would just be a duplication of his boss mod. Here we have a quick demo of the bd2 blues driver with phat mod from keeley electronics.
Apr 29, 2017 the boss bd 2 blues driver with the mammothkeeley phat mod mammoth electronics boss bd 2 phat. Super phat mod keeley engineering keeley electronics. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Boss keeley phat mod blues driver bd 2 blue reverb. Mammoth electronics boss blues driver phat mod youtube. Funny thing is, ive heard other bd2 mods and didnt dislike them, but the mods that i. I believe even robert keeley claims this to be one must have pedal. This pedal has more gain available compared to a ts. Special edition waza craft pedal delivers the ultimate boss tone experience. The boss bd 2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. The boss bd 2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face.
If you want a little more, the mod also includes the addition of a phat switch. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. The bd2 phat mod does not partly because of the style that i play with my band, but honestly, it is the equal of these pedals. 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. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. I really bought the super phat mod because i was impressed by a demo of the mooer blues mood, which is supposed to be a clone of the keeley mod bd2. Diy keeley phat mod pedal retrofitted in a boss bd2. The boss version strikes a great balance between affordability, durability, and versatility. The bd2w is essentially a keeley modded blues driver, and the custom mode is the phat 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. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually.
The bd2 blues driver is one of the earliest keeley modified pedals. It is meant to give an idea of where the tone can be improved or changed. The boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod takes midrange overdriven. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. It doesnt sound like it did on the sound clips from they didnt have one avalable to try out so i thought with a 30 day return policy. Flat mode offers flat response, while phat mode adds a subtle bass boost. The bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Its probably the most transparent boost, smoothest overdrive and just plain best distortion pedal ive ever built or owned, and ive built a lot at this point. I owned a stock bd2 before and its night and day compared to the keeley mod. 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. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit aktivlogic. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth.
The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd 2 blues driver. The keeley phat mod of the boss bd2 blues driver first off, i would like to point out that with the switch up there is a slight increase in bass. After 15 years of tinkering with the original pedal, robert keeley released the super phat mod full range overdrive the super phat mod is inspired by the original bd 2 sound, came with the expected gain, level, and drive knobs, as well as a flat to phat toggle that fully integrated the notorious bass boost of. The bd 2 s distortion may be a little abrasive to some ears unless you shell out extra for the keeley phat mod.
It was perfect for players of strats and teles who wanted just a small push without being muddy. Page 1 of 2 boss bd2 posted in effects, amps and their settings. The blues driver is one of those pedals that i had never played until just recently. Id say on the scale of the ts9 808 brown mod the bd gain goes from 1 to 16 on the ts scale. I love both, but the made in japan waza blues driver just sounds so good. True bypass, low noise floor could be lower, but is pretty good. It has such a great range of tones, and that was exactly what i wanted from my overdrive pedal. I had an original blues driver i used during the 90s in front of a fender amp. Germanium super phat mod handbuilt edition starts shipping monday, february 12, 2018.
I really bought the super phat mod because i was impressed by a demo of the mooer blues mood, which is supposed to be a clone of the keeley mod bd 2. Feb 02, 2018 the bd2w is essentially a keeley modded blues driver, and the custom mode is the phat mod. The super phat mod is keeleys inhouse take on the blues driver. All of the changes are subtle but when packaged together offer a nice improvement. That same design is also available via the micro toggle on the super phat mod. Is it worth it to get the bd2w over the bd2, are there significant improvements. The ads for the pedal in the old guitar magazines i read as a kid marketed the bd 2 towards, you guessed it, blues players. September 2017 marks keeleys 16th year designing pedals. International bidders please email for postage cost before bidding.
Boss bd2 blues driver mods robert keeley this is not allinclusive in what can be done to the blues driver. Keeley modded bd2 with the phat switch is my desert island pedal. An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. Keeley boss bd2 phat mod blues driver pedal n stuff music. If you dont want to mod your bd2, i would snag the od3. I give an overall rating of 9, because for me, perfection is not of this world. The latest chapter in the bd 2 history was written by its most hailed modder. D3 change this 1ss3 to a different 1n4002 diode for asymmetrical clipping.
I used the od3 to warm out the bd2 and those two were one of the best pairings ive ever had. The super phat mod is inspired by the original bd2 sound, came with the expected gain, level, and drive knobs, as well as a flat to phat toggle. The ads for the pedal in the old guitar magazines i read as a kid marketed the bd2 towards, you guessed it, blues players. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb.
The custom mode adds a beefy lowend and increased sustain ideal for blues, stoner rock and metal. Funny thing is, ive heard other bd 2 mods and didnt dislike them, but the mods that i was told to try sound fantastic. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day. The bd2 phat mod is the overdrive pedal with full range sound. Apr 09, 2020 how is it different from a keeley modded blues driver. Gets all the great thick blues sounds of the bd2 and then some phat mode. His new drive combines all his many upgrades to the bd2 in the form of the. Introduced back in 1995, the boss bd2 blues driver still remains an active part of the boss compact pedals range, in fact it was joined exactly 20 years later by the waza craft version which offers up a 2way voicing toggle with standard and custom modes and improved internals components. Keeley phat mod bd2 blues driver in 100 seconds youtube. Keeley super phat mod full range transparent overdrive pedal.
Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. Nov 26, 2011 the bd 2 phat mod does not partly because of the style that i play with my band, but honestly, it is the equal of these pedals. 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. Interestingly, the result is somewhat similar to keeleys oxblood. Keeley bd2 boss blues driver phat mod overdrive pedal modified. For sale is a keeley modded boss blues driver bd 2. The boss bd 2 has a pretty good tone to start with. I own keeleys super phat mod bd2 and a bd2w wazacraft. The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. Introduced back in 1995, the boss bd 2 blues driver still remains an active part of the boss compact pedals range, in fact it was joined exactly 20 years later by the waza craft version which offers up a 2 way voicing toggle with standard and custom modes and improved internals components. The boss bd2 blues driver with the mammothkeeley phat mod mammoth electronics boss bd2 phat. This pedal as a stock boss pedal is a great mild overdrive but with the keeley mods it is taken to another level.
Honestly one of the neatest sounds ever put in a stomp box. Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. However, in looking at the other waza pedals, i see they did a variation on the bd2 that looks very similar to the mods keeley has been doing for quite some time, that are now part of the new super phat mod pedal. Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver n stuff music product.
It is a wonderfully complex circuit that has many layers of tube amp simulation. The bd2 delivers the creamy, slightly crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod youtube. However, in looking at the other waza pedals, i see they did a variation on the bd 2 that looks very similar to the mods keeley has been doing for quite some time, that are now part of the new super phat mod pedal. I just dont want my friend buying a kit from some guy making a quick buck when i can.
Extremely touch responsive, cleans up nicely with your guitars volume knob. Keeley super phat mod transparent overdrive in its most refined state. The keeley bd 2 was the first mod that had a switch. This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. This is a very versatile pedal offered at a great price. Keeley bd2 blues driver phat mod overdrive pre owned, ec. The humble boss bd2 blues overdrive is popular in its own right. 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. The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. The boss bd2w blues driver waza craft takes the overdrive game and throws a new rulebook in its face.
I usually have my level on the ts at 12 to 1 oclock. Tell me about your boss bd2 blues blues driver the gear page. The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that robert keeley had made to. Id say the bd2w is the winner, its custom mode really cant be beat. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. How is it different from a keeley modded blues driver.
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