Detail 01
Blues Driver side
Covers boost through overdrive and is described as the lower-gain side.
Product detailSKU #1500000145201
BOSSJB-2 Angry Driver Overdrive Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact dual-overdrive collaboration that combines Blues Driver and Angry Charlie drive voices with independent controls and flexible routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want low-gain boost and overdrive alongside medium-high overdrive through distortion
- Players who want to run either drive alone or combine them in series or parallel
- Pedalboards that need two drive types in one compact BOSS enclosure
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need only one overdrive voice
- Players who do not need series or parallel drive combinations
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
Angry Charlie side
Covers medium-high overdrive through distortion.
Detail 03
Series operation
One overdrive works as a booster for the other.
Detail 04
Parallel operation
The overdrive character changes in response to picking nuance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal uses three dual-concentric knobs, providing separate DRIVE, TONE, and LEVEL control for each drive type.
- 02Its six-position selector covers independent, series, and parallel operation.
- 03External control requires a separate footswitch or pedal switcher connected to the REMOTE jack.
- 04Battery runtime varies with actual conditions of use.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What drive circuits are in the JB-2?
It combines the BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver and the JHS Pedals Angry Charlie.
02Can the two overdrives be used separately?
Yes. The six-position mode selector supports independent operation as well as combined modes.
03Does it support series and parallel routing?
Yes. The two drives can be combined in series or parallel configurations.
04Can I control it externally?
Yes. The REMOTE jack supports an external footswitch or pedal switcher.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pedal switch
- MODE knob, DRIVE knob, TONE knob, LEVEL knob
1 detailsConnections & power
- Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
- Alkaline: Approx. 9.5 hours; Carbon: Approx. 2.5 hours
15 detailsOther
- Current Draw
- 50 mA
- Category Source
- detail
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Korena Special
- false
- Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 2.87" (7.3 cm) x 2.32" (5.9 cm) x 5.08" (12.9 cm)
- Weight
- Not found
- Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) or Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22)
- Connectors
- INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, REMOTE jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
- Input Impedance
- 1 M ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Tier
- new
- Output Impedance
- 1 k ohm
- Source Id
- site51500000145201
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