Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft
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Essential Information About the Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Pedal
Essential Information About the Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Pedal
- Special Waza Craft Edition: manufactured and sound-validated in Japan, designed to offer "the ultimate BOSS experience"
- Revisited Blues Driver Overdrive with a discrete analog circuit for more richness and responsiveness
- Two modes: Standard (classic BD-2 tone) and Custom (more sustain and an expanded palette)
- Highly sensitive to playing dynamics: finely reacts to picking dynamics and guitar volume variations
Manufacturer Information
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Waza Craft: When the Blues Driver Goes "Boutique"
The BD-2W belongs to the Waza Craft range, BOSS's showcase of craftsmanship dedicated to musicians who want to rediscover the DNA of compact pedals with a higher level of refinement. Here, the spirit of the BD-2 Blues Driver is preserved, but the circuit is completely redesigned around selected analog components with special attention to response and harmonic rendering.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The Boss BD-2W is an ideal overdrive pedal if you're looking for an expressive drive, capable of going from a slightly gritty clean boost to a more pronounced overdrive. It suits both beginner guitarists (simple settings, immediate results) and experienced musicians who shape their sound with the pick and volume knob. Perfect for blues, rock, pop, indie, and any context where you want lively saturation, whether in the studio or on a live pedalboard.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Format | Pedal | Use | electric guitar |
| EQ | Tone | Color | Blue |
| Nominal input level | -20 dBu | Width | 73 mm |
| Input impedance | 1 megohm | Depth | 129 mm |
| Nominal output level | -20 dBu | Height | 59 mm |
| Output impedance | 1 kilohm | AC adapter | PSA series |
| Recommended load impedance | 10 kilohms or more | Booklet | " USING THE UNIT SAFELY ", " IMPORTANT NOTES " and " Information " |
| Mode switch | yes | Battery | carbon-zinc (9V, 6F22) |
| Knobs | LEVEL, TONE, GAIN | AC power supply | not included |
| Connections | INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, DC IN jack | Required voltage | 9V |
| Power supply | alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61) | Current consumption | 18 mA |
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Highly praised Blues Driver pedal delivering excellent organic tone. Customers said it's solid and "does the job" perfectly. The custom channel adds versatility without distorting pickups. Works great with various guitar/amp setups. One customer noted background noise issues. Overall satisfaction is very high.
Review highlights
- “Custom channel gives a real plus for my configuration. I love it.”
- “Nothing to say, it does the job.”
- “Solid, with organic sound. A basic essential.”
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Very satisfied with my Strat and the Marshall it sounds terrible.
The custom channel gives a real plus for my configuration (Special Texas microphones) not distorting their rendering.
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I love it. Solid, and the sound organic. A basic
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Great, it works as it should
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Nothing to say, it does the job.
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Waza craft, what else!
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Questions frequently asked
What is the difference between the Standard and Custom modes of the Boss BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft?
The Standard mode reproduces the character of the BD-2, offering bite and clarity. The Custom mode delivers more sustain and a thicker drive for lead parts.
Is the BD-2W suitable for blues and rock?
This overdrive pedal is suitable for blues, rock, pop, and indie styles. Its GAIN, TONE, and LEVEL controls allow for a range from a gritty clean boost to a more saturated overdrive.
What power supply is needed for this Boss pedal?
It requires a 9 V alkaline battery of type 6LR61 or a Boss PSA series power adapter. The power adapter is not included and the current consumption is 18 mA.
Can it be used with single-coil pickups and humbuckers?
The stated dynamic response reproduces the texture of single-coil pickups as well as the density of humbuckers. The 1 MΩ input impedance is designed for use with electric guitars.
What are the dimensions of the BD-2W?
The compact format measures 73 mm wide, 129 mm deep, and 59 mm high.
