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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
 Posted - 02/18/2008 : 16:09:23
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Hi - I tried the search function but it isn't working for me.
Just wondering what you folks think of the Blues Driver? |
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happyplucker
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2008 : 16:19:28
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its a littleharsh for my ears, or maybe thats just my setup/unit itself... quite a nice pedal though... |
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ssanyee
Silver Member
Hungary
288 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2008 : 17:54:11
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The result what you can hear is belongs to the amplifier where signal goes through after BD-2. It is valid not oly for BD-2 but for others as well! On my Laney Klipp has a total different tone as on my Fender amp. For my ear the sound on Laney head a bit better.
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Tele_Man
Bronze Member
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2008 : 18:20:45
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For me, my opinion of the BD-2 depends on the guitar I'm playing through it. I agree with happyplucker that it can sound a little bit harsh. I use it to try to get a smooth, mild break up and have always found trouble finding the sweet spot. Between my three guitars (a strat with Lace Golds, a Tele w/ EMG's, and a Robert Cray strat with Duncan Lil' 59 and JB Jr.) I'm constantly having to readjust the settings in search of the ideal tone.
All that being said, I just pickup a new guitar with DiMarzio EJ Customs installed and it's like I'm really hearing the BD-2 (and my DS-1) for the first time. The pedal sounds exactly like I was always hoping for when I first got it. Either with full humbucker or the pups split, the BD-2 sounds great - like a vintage tube amp breaking up.
I think the long and the short of it is that the BD-2 is a very dynamic pedal that responds to a combination of pups, amp, and playing technique. I think you can find the tone you're looking for if you spend the time searching for it.
Just my $.02, your mileage may vary. |
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scrappy1
Bronze Member
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2008 : 22:00:42
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I like the BD-2 and have had several of them.
Although, mostly all modified ones. I liked most of them, including Keeley and Analogman mods.
For Blues my favorite one being with the (indyguitarist) "Tweed" mod in it.
I added a little gain to that mod (just for my taste)
(IMO)It sounds the way a Blues pedal should have in the first place.
Very inexpensive mod and amazing difference.
Sounds great with my Gibsons' and my Strat.
Sounds like a Vintage Amp with the right amount of warm overdrive for the "Blues Tone" it was supposed to have.
That's my opinion, for what it's worth. |
Edited by - scrappy1 on 02/19/2008 22:21:31 |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2008 : 23:59:05
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The OD-3 is the ULTIMATE overdrive pedal. But it still didn't have enough grit to it so I bought the BD-2.
The BD-2 is a bit more noisy than the OD-3 even though people claim its transparent. All said though, the BD-2 is probably one of the best of its type. I love it & will never part ways. I think I'd get rid of the OD-3 before the BD-2.
I'd like to hear from others what pedals sound similar or is a better match for blues music though. |
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Loco
Copper Member
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 12:31:50
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| I have the Keeley BD-2 - big improvement on the stock unit. |
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happyplucker
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 14:20:54
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very true tele man, i used to use it a lot with my hollowbodies and humbuckers, whereas it didnt suit my strat to my tastes. but yes, very dynamic and you can do a lot with it.
i say used to, mine 'went missing' at a gig recently.... swines |
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jamo71
Bronze Member
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 15:10:06
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| I have the Keeley Phat mod BD-2 and the mod adds some low end. The stock to me was either harsh or off. The mod adds balance and reduces the noise. Great pedal. |
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August West
Bronze Member
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 15:33:49
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| I have a BD-2 that I am happy with. I use it mostly for clean boost. I have not had noise problems or "harsh" problems like some of the other posters. It is a "bright" pedal but I would not go so far as to say "harsh". I have a humbucker guitar and it sounds like the people here who like the BD-2 least are using single coil - maybe that is the biggest issue. |
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4evrnewB
Silver Member
Canada
322 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 16:20:12
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| Thanks, all, for your input! I was asking for a friend and I'll pass along your opinions. |
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bosshog
Silver Member
Canada
493 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 21:47:46
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| Keeley mod rocks... |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2008 : 07:16:04
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Stock: great, but keep the tone control down.
Stinkfoot modded: greater,I like it a lot.
Analog Man modded: greater, all the harshness is gone. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2008 : 13:39:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Goran
Stock: great, but keep the tone control down.
Stinkfoot modded: greater,I like it a lot.
Analog Man modded: greater, all the harshness is gone.
Hi Goran & Guys
At the risk of upsetting some people.
Which is you [go-to] favorite Modded pedal?
I'm asking because I don't yet have a BD-2
Only the COSM emulations in my GT-3, & they sound pretty good.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2008 : 14:47:18
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Well, it�s a bit hard for me to say a modded favourite as I didn�t have both Stinkfoot and Analog Man at the same time. From memory I think the Stinkfoot one had a sound I like the most, and I think Stinkfoot is of the �Keeley-school� on this pedal.
But, don�t forget, BD-2 is a great pedal un-modded!
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ronster
Gold Member
Australia
645 Posts |
Posted - 02/21/2008 : 14:06:48
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I really like my BD-2. I think it makes a huge difference when playing with humbuckers instead of singles.
I would love to hear move modded samples as everyone loves modded BD-2s. Mine is still stock (for now)! |
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BD-2 Opinions
