Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Overdrive Pedal

£99.99

The Boss BD2 is a pedal that has made an impact with many a great player thanks to its transparent, tube-like overdrive. This stompbox is great for pushing your amp over the edge into saturation – perfect for anyone playing blues or rock. But it also delivers a highly respectable "full on" distortion, rich yet clear-sounding with all […]


Description

The Boss BD2 is a pedal that has made an impact with many a great player thanks to its transparent, tube-like overdrive.

This stompbox is great for pushing your amp over the edge into saturation – perfect for anyone playing blues or rock. But it also delivers a highly respectable "full on" distortion, rich yet clear-sounding with all notes of the chord clearly ringing through. If you are looking for a distortion which remains unmuddied at high gain – look no further than the BD2.

Renowned Boss build quality

Boss pedals have a reputation for being built like tanks. You can be sure that however much you drop it, kick it, throw it and jump on it, it'll still come back for more. These pedals constantly survive the rigours of rock 'n' roll touring, and that's why they're seen at the feet of top touring pros everywhere.

Reliability really can be affordable to all. Boss are so sure their compact pedals last the test of time, they cover them with a full five year warranty.

Key Features

  • Classic "blues" guitar tones with tube amp simulation
  • Warm distortion and overdrive
  • Responds to nuance and volume changes
  • AC adaptor or 9V battery operation
  • BOSS five-year warranty

Brand

Boss

Boss is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, multi-effects units, and related musical equipment, known for their durability, reliability, and wide range of effects. Founded in 1973 as a division of the Roland Corporation, Boss quickly became synonymous with high-quality effects pedals that are popular among guitarists and musicians worldwide.

Boss pedals are renowned for their rugged construction, intuitive controls, and signature sound quality. The company offers a comprehensive lineup of effects pedals covering various categories, including distortion, overdrive, delay, modulation, and more. Iconic pedals like the DS-1 Distortion, the DS-2 Turbo Distortion, the DD-3 Digital Delay, and the MT-2 Metal Zone have become staples on countless pedalboards due to their versatility and reliability.

Category

Boss

Tags

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Overdrive Pedals