Detail 01
Overdrive and distortion in one pedal
A single control blends between the two circuits, so intermediate settings give you a hybrid neither mode reaches alone.
Product detailSKU #1274034492368
BOSSOS-2 Overdrive/Distortion Guitar Effects Pedal
aggressivehigh outputwarmmetalrockhard rock
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
One compact pedal covering overdrive and distortion with a blend between them. For players who want both flavors without two boxes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Board space is tight and you need two gain stages
- Going from crunch rhythm to thicker lead in one stomp
- A first real gain pedal to learn what you actually like
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players hunting one specific amp-in-a-box voice
- Anyone who wants overdrive and distortion active at once, separately switchable
- High-gain metal players needing tight, scooped saturation
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
Standard BOSS compact enclosure
Fits the same board slot as any other BOSS compact, and the treadle-style footswitch takes abuse.
Detail 03
Voiced for warm, thick tones as well as cutting, aggressive ones
Usable both as a light push into an already-driven amp and as the main source of gain into a clean one.
Detail 04
Single-stomp switching
You get one footswitchable sound at a time. Changing between overdrive and distortion means reaching down and turning the knob.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included; you need a 9V adapter or a battery
- 02The blend control is not footswitchable, so plan one setting per song
- 03Into a clean amp it behaves very differently than into an already-driven one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I switch between overdrive and distortion with my foot?
No. The blend is a knob. The footswitch only turns the pedal on and off, so pick your position before the song.
02Is this enough gain for metal?
It reaches distortion territory, but it is voiced as a general-purpose overdrive/distortion. Players after modern tight high-gain usually go elsewhere.
03Will it work as a clean boost?
Turn the gain down and the level up and it will push your amp, though it is not a transparent boost. It adds its own color.
04Does it run on a battery?
BOSS compacts accept a 9V battery, but for regular use a power adapter is more practical. Neither is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
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