Joined mar 1, 2012 messages 3,877 reaction score 3,149. Boss pedals have long been staples on many a pedalboard, and one that i always found to be a real standout is the bd2 blues driver. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod kit aktivlogic. Overall, the pedal sounds richer, fuller and cleaner than the stock version, with quieter amounts of noise as well, making for an excellent first or second drive pedal in your signal chain. Clean chord work, blues, blues rock, rock overview. Fwiw, i cant speak for any modded bd 2, but the stock one does have its sweet and ugly spots. Keeley has proposed to take a standard boss blues driver bd 2 and upgrade several of its components, change its clipping saturation simulation characteristics, and widen its frequency range to be more transparent. The keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver reverb news. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod youtube. D7, d8, d9, d10 change 2 of of these diodes from 1ss3 to a single 1n4002. Boss blues driver bd2whats the diy version of the keeley.
The bd2 is arguably one of the best boss pedals right out of the box, and with a few precision adjustments from the fromel laboratory, this pedal can rival the best boutique stomp boxes on the market. I quickly realized i should get some dirt too and i knew john mayer used a keeley modded bd2 on the trio album which i loved that tone so i thought i should start there. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley phat mod semi new overdrive guitar effect pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver modifications fromel electronics. So i doubt katana blues drive can serve as a good substitute for bd2. The phat mode keeley phat mod boss bd2 blues course ramps this up significantly adding more body thickness and more oomph overall for a gorgeously rich and saturated sound at the higher reaches of the gain. Discussion in the stomp box started by 4514, aug 27, 2010. The bd2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound. Boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal bundle with blucoil power supply slim acdc adapter for 9 volt dc 670ma, and 4pack of celluloid guitar picks. Its probably the most transparent boost, smoothest overdrive and just plain best distortion pedal ive ever built or owned, and ive built a lot at this point. With the super phat mod, you now have all of our refinementsthe very best of toneshaping electronics and modern features like truebypass.
The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. Keeley boss bd2 blues driver overdrive guitar effects pedal p10996. After 15 years of tinkering with the original pedal, robert keeley released the super phat mod full range overdrive the super phat mod is inspired by the original bd2 sound, came with the expected gain, level, and drive knobs, as well as a flat to phat toggle that fully integrated the notorious bass boost of. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod posted by pedal of the day on wednesday, november 25, 2015 in boss, keeley electronics, overdrive distortion boss pedals have long been staples on many a pedalboard, and one that i always found to be a real standout is the bd2 blues driver. The switch is in a nice location to where you can select it easily, but it wont be knocked by accident. The original isnt true bypass and the mod that robert gives makes it a true bypass pedal. Robert took the blueprint from hits own boss bd2 modification fat mod and has improved and evolved that and incorporated into his own blues driver style pedal.
Boss blues driver bd2whats the diy version of the keeley mod. Keeley super phat mod full range transparent overdrive pedal. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd 2 blues driver. Im going to have a play around with it now, i have it plugged into my classic 50 and a cp 60s. The little switch really needs to be set depending on single coil or humbuckers. Mar 28, saltystringsmar 26, whats wrong with the stock one. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day. An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. Boss super overdrive guitar pedal sd1 boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. The keeley mod also has sweeter highend than the boss blues driver. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Boss bd 2 blues driver overdrive effects pedal w keeley. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that robert keeley had made to.
No longer any point in getting the keeley modded blues driver, you may as well get this instead. In spite of the similar names boss bd2 blues driver and keeley katana blues drive are actually quite different animals. Just picked up a keeley phat mod boss blues driver, whats peoples thoughts on this pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive, its waza craft version, and two other pedals based on the famous phat mod done by robert keeley the. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The boss bd 2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. I already have a maxon od808 and a dod 250 reissue overdrives on my board.
Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver n stuff music product. Katana blues drive is a kind of modded sd1 stacked into katana boost style jfet circuit. Keeley super phat mod transparent overdrive in its most refined state. I do not have a keeley original, but i ordered the kit in the u. Dec 22, 2019 boss bd 2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day this pedal has chance to be great but in its stock form it doesnt live up to a sd1 or and od zendogmar 26, please enter a valid zip code. The bd2 phat mod is the overdrive pedal with full range sound. Funny thing is, ive heard other bd2 mods and didnt dislike them, but the mods that i. When it comes to boss overdrive, the bd2 is my first and only choice. A tele with fralin blues specials, through a blues driver with fat switch in to a blues jr does not necessarily equal texas blues. Mammoth electronics boss blues driver phat mod youtube. The boss bd 2 has a pretty good tone to start with. Ive toured with these things for ages without any issues at all. More than 20 years on, the boss bd2 blues driver has become a.
Id venture to say its nearly as popular as the beloved tube screamer. It is in used cosmetic condition with some wear from use. Keeley blues driver mod page down toward the bottom of the page keeley suggests some mods for the blues driver. The boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. I thought the keeley blues drive was supposed to be closer to a boss bd2 than a tube screamer. Your experience is kind of why i have held off from having my bd2of 10 years modded, by anyone.
This mod opens up the tone so your guitars natural tone remains pure and articulate. Here we have a quick demo of the bd2 blues driver with phat mod from keeley electronics. It is a great pedal for modification and keeley does a great job on this pedal. Keeley boss bd2 phat mod blues driver pedal n stuff music. I know it seems some folks swear by keeley mods, or other mods of the blues driver, but i have always been worried about messing up what i have already. It was done to give players two modes of bass response.
I want to add something to my board that will do something a little different than. Boss blues driver bd2 post by dta74 20 apr 2012, 03. I love both, but the made in japan waza blues driver just sounds so good. If you want more bass, included are instructions for his phat mod. The keeley mod is gravy to me because i was just happy to have the bd2 alone. Id say the bd2w is the winner, its custom mode really cant be beat. I bought, sold and traded a lot of pedals, and it is still a survivor.
The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that i have made to the pedal during the course the years. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Mar 07, 2016 in spite of the similar names boss bd 2 blues driver and keeley katana blues drive are actually quite different animals. The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. Your experience is kind of why i have held off from having my bd 2 of 10 years modded, by anyone. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive effects pedal wkeeley phat.
For sale is a boss bd 2 blues driver overdrive with the keeley phat mod professionally installed by keeley. I want to add something to my board that will do something a little different than those two and not color my sound as much. Keeley boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal p10830. The switch is in a nice location to where you can select it. So i doubt katana blues drive can serve as a good substitute for bd 2. With the slight boost, it was called the phat mode. While many players like the sound of the stock pedal just fine, many other guitarists like the basic tone but just want it bettermore organic, responsive and dynamic. I go back and forth between standard and phat mode, so if your budget is tighter, youre not missing too much. The boss bd2 blues driver with the mammothkeeley phat mod mammoth electronics boss bd2 phat. Keeley mod boss bd2 phat mod fulltone ocd obsessive compulsive drive.
Robert took the blueprint from hits own boss bd 2 modification fat mod and has improved and evolved that and incorporated into his own blues driver style pedal. This is a mod that cost about double the price of this pedal. Boss bd2 blues driver w keeley mod price guide reverb. That was an original design designed to meet many of the tonal characteristics of the blues driver. The keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal if you are familiar with the original boss bd2, you probably wont notice any difference from just taking a quick look at the outside besides the added phat switch and the blue led and thats to be expected as most of the magic in the mod takes place on the inside.
I just dont want my friend buying a kit from some guy making a quick buck when i can. The bd 2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. Super phat mod keeley engineering keeley electronics. I can dial it in to get some decent blues tones, but when i bought it, i was hoping to get more of a texas blues sound. The pedal you have now is the culmination of many ideas and modifications that robert keeley had made to the pedal over the years. Boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal. A great stock pedal, the bd2 gives of great drive tones, perfect for rock and roll, blues or pop, and can get your tube amp to that special distorted spot that every player digs. The boss bd2 blues driver is one of the bestsounding overdrive pedals ever made, and modifications to it are entirely unnecessary gilding of the lily. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb. Fwiw, i cant speak for any modded bd2, but the stock one does have its sweet and ugly spots. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the. Apr 29, 2017 the boss bd 2 blues driver with the mammoth keeley phat mod mammoth electronics boss bd 2 phat keeley modsp. There are very few overdrives i would choose other than a bd2, but none of them are better. Transparent guitar tones if you are new to robert keeley electronics sound, try this pedal.
The parts added will increase the warmth of the pedal and add a level satisfaction to your playing. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal. Oct, 2008 the boss blues driver is one of those pedals that everybody has owned or at least played through once. Nov 26, 2011 this is a modification to the boss bd 2 done by robert kelley and folks. Jan 11, 2016 i thought the keeley blues drive was supposed to be closer to a boss bd2 than a tube screamer. May 10, 2020 boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day. Very warm, round, no breath and very balanced in the equalizer. The bd 2 phat mod is transparent overdrive with full range sound. Or the excellent mooer blues mood which is based on the same original mod. Boss bd2 blues driver distortion guitar effect pedal keeley phat mod brandnew. Keeley bd2 boss blues driver phat mod overdrive pedal modified. I owned a stock bd 2 before and its night and day compared to the keeley mod. I own keeleys super phat mod bd2 and a bd2w wazacraft.
Dec 30, 2019 boss bd2 blues driver keeley electronics phat mod pedal of the day. So just to reiterate id say this is the complete keeley bd2 mod wphat switch d3 change 1ss3 to a 1n4002 diode for asymmetrical clipping. If you want a little more, the mod also includes the addition of a phat switch employs an immediate bottom end boost for the utmost in presence. Blues driver keeley mod vs waza craft vs katana blues drive. Keeley phat mod kit for boss bd2 blues driver ebay. Oct 26, 2015 here we have a quick demo of the bd 2 blues driver with phat mod from keeley electronics. I like the mod, but you can replicate the sound by turning down the tone a hair and the volume up. I asked for zirconencrusted knobs to match my floss tweezers. Keeley phat mod kit for boss bd2 blues driver search forums recent posts. So just to reiterate id say this is the complete keeley bd 2 mod w phat switch d3 change 1ss3 to a 1n4002 diode for asymmetrical clipping.
If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. This pedal has chance to be great but in its stock form it doesnt live up to a sd1 or and od zendogmar 26, please enter a valid zip code. The latest chapter in the bd2 history was written by its most hailed modder. Rock city music company is located just outside of detroit.
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