Detail 01
1 Mohm input impedance
High enough not to load down passive pickups, so your guitar keeps its treble and clarity when the pedal is in front.
Product detailSKU #1274034492378
BOSSBD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Overdrive pedal in BOSS's compact format, voiced to stay open and amp-like. Suits players who want crunch that still tracks picking dynamics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blues and roots players pushing a clean amp into crunch
- Adding grit while keeping chord definition intact
- Always-on light drive stacked in front of another pedal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- High-gain metal players needing tight, saturated rhythm tone
- Anyone wanting a compressed, smooth sustain-heavy lead voice
- Players who dislike a treble-forward, cutting midrange
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1 kohm output impedance, 10 kohm minimum load
Drives long cable runs and most amp inputs without signal loss. Works fine mid-chain with other pedals.
Detail 03
Approx. 44 hours on alkaline battery
Usable for gigging on a battery, but unplug the input cable when not playing or the battery drains.
Detail 04
9V AC adapter sold separately
No power supply in the box. You need a PSA-series adapter or a compatible pedalboard supply.
Detail 05
2-7/8 x 5-1/8 inch footprint
Standard BOSS compact size, so it fits existing pedalboard layouts and mounting hardware without rearranging.
Detail 06
1/4 inch input and output jacks
Standard mono instrument cables, no adapters or TRS trickery needed.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included. Add a 9V adapter or use a pedalboard supply.
- 02Battery access requires opening the thumbscrew pedal plate.
- 03Cleans up noticeably with the guitar volume knob, so set gain accordingly.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this pedal only good for blues?
No. The name reflects the voicing, not the limit. It handles rock rhythm, country and roots work. It runs out of gain before metal territory.
02Can I stack it with another overdrive?
Yes. It is commonly run as a low-gain base with a second drive in front or behind it to push into higher gain.
03How long does a battery last?
Around 44 hours on alkaline, roughly 24 hours on carbon. An adapter is more practical for regular use.
04Will it work with active pickups?
Yes. The 1 Mohm input handles both passive and active pickups, though active pickups hit the front end harder and add gain.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 kohms or greater
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
6 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1 Mohm
- Output Impedance
- 1 kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- 20dBu
- Output Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Input Jack
- 1/4 inch phone type
- Nominal Output Level
- 20dBu
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 13
- Depth
- 5-1/8 inch
- Width
- 2-7/8 inch
- Height
- 2-3/8 inch
3 detailsOther
- Alkaline
- Approx. 44 hours
- Carbon
- Approx. 24.5 hours
- AC Adapter Psa Series
- sold separately)
