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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/23/2009 : 06:06:11
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| Has anyone had any experience with the DN-2? i had one for a couple months but decided to trade it in because i didn't like it's sound. Just wondering what your thoughts and oppinions were on this particular pedal. i thought the concept was pretty cool and i still respect it, it juest wasn't for me. The Boss product brochure PDF also states that it works best with the BD-2, is that true? Has anyone tried it?? |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 07:28:09
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| I really wanted to like my DN-2, but it could not compare to my beloved SD-1. never tried it with a BD-2, though. |
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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 07:43:18
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Originally posted by pawnshop_trash
I really wanted to like my DN-2, but it could not compare to my beloved SD-1. never tried it with a BD-2, though.
i couldn't agree more, the SD-1 one of the most influential pedals to ever grace the market.the DN-2 would seem more technically advanced at first glance but i feel the DN-2 is technically challenged if anything... maybe i just wasn't using it right (how hard could it be right? three knobs lol) but it seemed to be a really thin sounding overdrive with no personality (to me at least). i mean, you can basically roll back the volume on any over-drive pedal/play softer and achieve the same dynamics of the DN-2 right? i tried it on all of my amps and with all of my guitars and got the same idea but i was just wondering if i'm the only one who had this ideal.. since i haven't heard that many reviews on this pedal.
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 09:01:20
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| I liked DN-2 the first month then I got tired of it, there is something in the sound that is a bit unnatural. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 09:10:08
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| I have the DN-2 & don't play it much but when I do, I like the Drive turned down below 12:00. |
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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 09:23:43
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Originally posted by DeFrag
I have the DN-2 & don't play it much but when I do, I like the Drive turned down below 12:00.
yea, i only used it in church for a few times because alot of the music we played was alternative style and we had alot of build ups. all in all i'd have to say that the DN-2 is probably my least favorite pedal from boss. it's probably the only boss pedal i wouldn't give another chance lol |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 13:53:23
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| I tried it out in the store and really didn't like it to much. But it is a great idea for a pedal almost tube like. Needs a little bit better of a tone |
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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 22:13:04
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Originally posted by zerksies
I tried it out in the store and really didn't like it to much. But it is a great idea for a pedal almost tube like. Needs a little bit better of a tone
AGREED. maybe they will fix this if they make a DN-3, i noticed that some music store websites like www.musiciansfriend.com have cut prices down from $129.99 USD to 95.99 USD recently (which is a decent price cut for such a new pedal on the market) |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2009 : 22:31:03
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| they usually do that after a year or too if it not a very popular pedal |
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Right Foot Boss
Gold Member
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 10/25/2009 : 09:57:41
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I'll defend this little guy, he is my drive of choice (and I have a lot to choose from).
The 'unnatural' thing about this pedal is its leveling. No matter how softy I play the pedal keeps a consistent level. And this is why I love it. I'm a finger picker and this pedal gets me from nearly clear tone to over driven crunch with just a strum of the fingers, then gets me right back to nearly clear with a delicate pluck. And best of all the delicate clear plucking comes through loud and clear as the drive is still breaking up. |
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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2009 : 00:12:56
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Originally posted by Right Foot Boss
I'll defend this little guy, he is my drive of choice (and I have a lot to choose from).
The 'unnatural' thing about this pedal is its leveling. No matter how softy I play the pedal keeps a consistent level. And this is why I love it. I'm a finger picker and this pedal gets me from nearly clear tone to over driven crunch with just a strum of the fingers, then gets me right back to nearly clear with a delicate pluck. And best of all the delicate clear plucking comes through loud and clear as the drive is still breaking up.
i see, i see. good stuff! i'm glad you had a better experience with this pedal than i did. |
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