3 Ways To Use the Blues Driver | BOSS BD-2w

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01:13 - Thing 1
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06:58 - Thing 3

[fragtagninja]

The BD2W is the drive pedal. It doesn't matter if your creating drive or boosting your amp, it gets the job done, and adds something you will never get out of a tube screamer. Asymmetrical clipping. Love it.

[r.llynch]

Truthfully, unless your playing metal this is probably the best OD you can use imo. Works great with clean to dirty amps doesn't really matter and keeps the guitar tone in focus without coloring it. Leon's volume trick is how ya do it mates! Nice examples, Killer blues licks, mad skills dude!

[oliverchapman]

bro, you were born to do exactly what your doing. so effortlessly inspiring, humble, and honest.

[bradsims]

I sold my BD2 when I went digital. I regretted it immediately. I took a year or so to see if I could live without it. I could not, so i got a BD-2w. I feel complete again.

[UNQUEATH]

The blues driver is REALLY good at pushing your clean tones.

[DS-mk]

BD2W and a Browne bros Protein gives me everything from almost clean boost to light warm overdrive to heavy rock overdrive all without losing the character of the guitar. A great addition to the pedalboard. Excellent tips on settings and very enjoyable playing throughout. Thanks.

[sircharles]

Jour tone and playing and expression with the LP at the end is just MEGA! Congrats!

[spyderlc]

thank you for showing that there is more than gain at 9 o'clock and full blast that other videos have shown for so many different pedals. very concise with your examples and very well done video. thank you.

[angusorvid]

I love the Waza edition. It's worth the price. What I love about this pedal is it gives you the right kind of boost without getting fuzzy and muddy. Great for blues, jazz, rock, hard rock, and traditional metal. Great demo, as always. Leon really runs the Blues Driver through the gauntlet, and it delivers.

[voiceofexperience]

The BD-2 is the most underrated Boss pedal.
Just get the "normal" version. It's great.

[timjones]

I tried so many OD pedals before I finally got a Blues Driver. It was like a whole new world of guitar playing for me. Now I play “tasteful” blues. However, my guitar teacher, who’s actually a shred magician is always surprised by the level of filth I like in my sound. The Blues Driver is the perfect pedal for that because of that touch sensitive nature. I set mine going into a pretty cranked (pre amp at 1 o’clock) amp. My BD settings are 10 o’clock on level, 3 o’clock on Gain and 11 o’clock on tone. With that it can stay on and I just ride the guitar volume pot.

[jamesmoran]

Blues driver and metal zone are two of the best pedals boss ever made. They are a go to for me

[robertglancy]

My whole set up right now consists of a Marshall, SG and Crybaby Wah-wah, that's it. But talked to the guys at Sweetwater and they recommended I take a look at this pedal. My style of playing already has pretty much a blues feeling to it, but this pedal definitely has my interest the more I watch videos of it. Really allows for a lot of expression and Thx for the great video

[DirdyBirdy]

That was a brilliant and professional demo! Your playing style is top notch bud!

[jsmithnurev]

Just picked one of these up. Can't wait to get all David Gilmour-y with it. Great jam at the end.

[FranciscoAndrepg]

One of the best videos demonstrating the BD-2w.
Thks!

[BobbyDoesMusic]

I've been going back and forth on whether or not I want a Blues Driver for quite a while.

Tones here are great, but I think it was your guitar stank-faces have sold me. Merry Christmas to me! Thanks, Leon!

[TheShaneGuy]

This pedal is going on my christmas list. It sounds epic in a brilliant video with some of the best guitar facial expressions i've ever seen. :)

[TheMoneyMakingMentor]

I just got mine today and I love it. Thanks Leon for your demo

[moyingling]

I like your blues face LT! Adds to the presentation. Cheers mate from the States!