A thorough comparison of the classic boss bd2 blues driver overdrive, its waza craft version, and two other pedals based on the famous phat mod done by robert keeley the keeley super phat mod. With the slight boost, it was called the phat mode. Imagine his surprise when he excitedly tore open the package to find an ibanez tube screamer inside. The only effect i ever put between the guitar and the dry amp is a keeley compressor for some of the rhythm stuff. The dynamics make it feel alive and part of your fingers. Robert keeley katana blues drive guitar pedal andertons. Nov 15, 2017 boss did bring back the dm2 analog delaya favorite of dave grohl, gary moore, billy duffy, and othersthat has not been seen since 1984, but it also opted to reenergize the blues driver and super over drive, which have never been out of production since they were originally introduced in 1995 and 1981, respectively. That wider use also colluded with a growing pedal mod movement, as the bd2 was a prime candidate for tweaking due to its affordable price and solid tone. I know the name would suggest it is a copy of a blues driver, but it isnt. Gets all the great thick blues sounds of the bd2 and then some phat mode. The drive remains dynamic and touchsensitive all the way up the dial, thanks to keeley s trademark exclusion of clipping diodes. True bypass provides the shortest, most direct signal path, and so, the cleanest tone. Other new features include a selectable true bypass and enhanced bypass switch, which returns dynamics and tone loss from multiple cables and effects, along with popfree switching.
In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Keeley dark side workstation multieffects pedal multieffects pedal for electric guitar, with fuzz, delay, flanger, rotary speaker, u. Some such as some of those by wampler offer a choice of true bypass or buffered. Keeley true bypass looper guitar effects pedal pd9032 boyds guitar warehouse the parts that make you rock worldwide shipping keeley true bypass looper power supplynot included manualnot included pedal has been tested condition. It is housed in a beautifully powdercoated and rugged enclosure, includes true bypass switching, and features a 2year limited lifetime warranty with worldclass keeley customer support.
Donner pedals owners thread page 5 telecaster guitar forum. D3 change this 1ss3 to a different 1n4002 diode for asymmetrical clipping. Today, keeley electronics is now one of the worlds leading guitar effects pedal with plenty of sought after pedal modifications along with a slew of their own popular original creations. The blues driver not only quickly captured its targeted audience, but its versatility and character helped it to transcend genres equally as hastily. From country, to blues and rock the phat mod is the choice for those not. Robert keeleys modded ibanez ad9 analog delay with true bypass takes the amazing ad9s tones and adds true bypass and other functionality to make it even more flexible. The build quality cant be faulted on any level and remains toptier, right down to the polished metal knobs. Keeley super phat mod full range transparent overdrive pedal. The keeley blues driver and the mxr are not true bypass, though the latter is hardware bypass.
True bypass is usually a feature of more boutique pedals. Brad paisleys former guitar tech, chad weaver, attests to the rapidity of keeleys success. He says his customers were so thrilled with the sound of his effects that. The difference in analogman and keeley mods is the keeleys always sound way more compressed and have more gain. This is a great sounding pedal for blues, classic rock, and rock and. From country pickin, to blues and rock wailing, the phat mod is the choice for those not wanting the. Review boss blues driver pedal and keeley mod justinguitar.
On a boss sd 1 for example the analogman mod sounds better to me and on a boss blues driver the keeley sounds better. Donner blues drive classical electronic vintage overdrive guitar effect pedal true bypass warmhot modes. In particular vintage wahs, echoes, phasers, fuzz face type pedals, etc. Keeley super phat mod overdrive pedal bstock the guitar. The skinny on the phat history the keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. The keeley compressor is one of the most wellloved compression pedals around. With the super phat mod you now have all of our refinements, the very best of toneshaping electronics, and modern features like true bypass. Its kind of like a more transparent tube screamer with a flatter eq response. Keeley electronices katana blues drive tone report. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod reverb. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit. The new super phat mod takes of by duplicating the keeley phat.
Importance of true bypass to ts9 effects and processors. A great basic boss pedal and it suped up cousin, modified by robert keeley, the effects wizard. Jun 25, 2019 other new features include a selectable true bypass and enhanced bypass switch, which returns dynamics and tone loss from multiple cables and effects, along with popfree switching. The blues drive is allegedly donners take on a keeley modified boss bd2 blues driver. The donner pedal also has a hotwarm toggle switch that comes in handy and is true bypass. What pedal will give me the boss blues driver tone, but more. Boss bd2 blues driver mods robert keeley this is not allinclusive in what can be done to the blues driver.
For greater savings check out our used keeley true bypass looper pedal and get a great deal today. For starters, keeley upgrades the fidelity and bass response of the ad9. All of the changes are subtle but when packaged together offer a nice improvement. Both feature aluminum housings, level controls, gain controls, and tone controls. It is meant to give an idea of where the tone can be improved or changed. Keeley truebypass looper and switcher guitar effects. 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.
Reviews of the boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod only. Its impossible to shop around for effects pedals without noticing claims of true. The keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal. Super phat mod you now have all of our refinements, the very best of toneshaping electronics, and modern features like truebypass. Keeley electronics releases the katana blues drive 2014.
Improved tonal response and true bypass make this modded ad9 a powerful tone tool. Crafted with an ear for highly refined sound, the bd2w takes the classic blues driver grit to a new level with alldiscrete analog circuitry. Dec 11, 2014 robert keeleys vision of the perfect boost pedal has begotten an overdrive so transparent and dynamic, one might think of this new baby blue box as an extension of the amplifier. Let me know what your experience with these pedals has been in the.
Its a very violin like quality when turned up to full gain. Steinhardts signature pedal with keeley electronics is a dualformat. With the super phat mod you now have all of keeleys refinements, the very best of toneshaping electronics, and modern features like truebypass. Pretty much anywhere a dpdt or 3pdt can be used, silent step can be used. The eno bluish overdrive pedal is a great little overdrive based on the tones found in a modified boss bd2 blues driver pedal. After over years of making great guitar tones from the ground up, the katana blues drive offers a musically rich and dynamic overdrive that truly captures the sound, feel and responsiveness of tubes, without the flakiness.
Overdrive pedals can also be used to boost an already cooking amp. Keeley boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal p10830. Keeley electronics super phat mod overdrive effect pedal. Super phat mod keeley engineering keeley electronics. After over years of making great guitar tones from the ground up, the katana blues drive offers a musically rich and dynamic overdrive that truly captures the sound, feel.
The sonic dna from the original katana boost is clear and strong with the katana blues drive. For those that think robert keeley is old hat or surpassed by the legions of newer pedal. Oct 18, 2011 brad paisleys former guitar tech, chad weaver, attests to the rapidity of keeleys success. Keeley super phat mod overdrive andertons music co. This will fit in the tightest of pedal boards and offer you a dramatic improvement in tone. Keeley boss blues driver bd2 phat mod overdrive pedal.
Keeley super phat mod full range overdrive effects database. It does a great job of compacting that single coil pickup. What distortion it does put out is extremely transparent and silky smooth. This pedal gives you true bypass for any wah pedal that you place on it. Curious as to whether hed like the sound of truebypass, weaver ordered a keeley blues driver mod a modified boss bd2 blues driver overdrive. Keeley electronics releases the katana blues drive 201409. Mar 16, 20 boss bd 2 blues driver mods robert keeley this is not allinclusive in what can be done to the blues driver. The modded version adds a phat switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. The new super phat mod takes of by duplicating the keeley phat mod partforpart with the exception of our new super jfets. It seems like analogman and keeley act like true bypass isnt that important, but on some pedals keeley acts like its very important if its not, why does he make the ad9 by ibanez true bypass. Like all of keeley electronics designs, the katana drive is handbuilt in the usa using the finest components and construction techniques. Buy donner blues drive classical electronic vintage overdrive guitar effect pedal true bypass warmhot modes. Depending on the pedal, such as those by tc electronic, mxr, and electroharmonix, you can get anything from a warm, rich overtone to a harsh and. I had a mooer blues mood, which is a keeleymodded blues driver clone and it is very different to the donner blues drive.
We think youll enjoy this incredible tone we have crafted for you. Passionately designed by the master engineers at boss in japan, the waza craft bd2w delivers a premium stomp experience that fans of customized pedal tone will love. With the super phat mod, you now have all of our refinementsthe very best of toneshaping electronics and modern features like truebypass. That was an original design designed to meet many of the tonal characteristics of the blues driver. Depending upon your pick attack, the tone control works best between noon and fully clockwise, allowing for more edge or clarity. The pedal boasts studiograde audio and tone tested components, as well as true bypass when not in operation and minimal impact on your tone when it is. Keeley super phat mod full range overdrive effects. The effect circuit is disconnected completely, hence the name true bypass. It was perfect for players of strats and teles who wanted just a small push without being muddy. Donner blues drive minipedal demo mean mini machine.
The original pedal was a great design that features tubelike amp stages, tube amp tone stacks, and a variety of tone shaping circuits that bring out the best in any guitars pickups. Set the gain high and let your guitars volume control or your pick attack do the work. Were not here to debate the sound quality of true bypass vs. The boss bd2 blues driver overdrive w keeley mod takes midrange overdriven character of the original factory pedal and infuses it with new handselected circuitry and components for. Donner blues drive classical electronic vintage overdrive guitar effect pedal true bypass warmhot modes 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. The keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. Mar 08, 2019 a thorough comparison of the classic boss bd2 blues driver overdrive, its waza craft version, and two other pedals based on the famous phat mod done by robert keeley the keeley super phat mod. Strat players often get on well with the blues driver, because the. Dec 10, 2017 a true bypass for assured control, this pedal will fattenup the bottom end of any signal, and is primarily used in conjunction with an overdrive pedal to ensure all bases are covered, and the blues tone youre looking for is as layered and completesounding as possible. It was done to give players two modes of bass response.
The keeley super phat mod is our famous mod now perfected with amazing sounding jfets that emulate old tube amps in a unique way. Though it is specific to the amp to a point, cranked gain stages of the katana blues drive remind me of a jtm 45 run to the hiltwhich is a welcome, serendipitous slice of sonic life. Its also touch sensitive, so the pedal is activated as soon as you put your foot on it it really is cool and made it onto my pedalboard right away. Blues driver in a tuxedo this is keeley s take on the boss bd2 pedal. What pedal will give me the boss blues driver tone, but. I had a mooer blues mood, which is a keeley modded blues driver clone and it is very different to the donner blues drive. True bypass, low noise floor could be lower, but is pretty good. What pedal will give me the boss blues driver tone, but more gain and true bypass. To me better is a smoother and wider od range less of the harsh rattiness.
It is the same circuit as the mooer green mile, which is confirmed as a tubescreamer clone. The switch is a standard clicky true bypass, but its in a pedalboardfriendly mxrsized enclosure. Sep 22, 2014 like all of keeley electronics designs, the katana drive is handbuilt in the usa using the finest components and construction techniques. Used keeley true bypass looper pedal guitar center. Keeley guitar effects pedals are designed to help guitarists and musicians find the perfect tone. This is an incredibly small truebypass looper box from keeley electronics. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, robert keeley offers a modded version of the original boss bd2 blues driver. As with all keeley electronics products, the unit has plenty of features and flexibility. The new super phat mod takes of by duplicating the keeley phat mod partforpart. Envelope filterauto wah pedal with true bypass switching for guitar, bass, and keyboards. Boss bd2w blues driver waza craft guitar effects pedal. Get a new drive pedal with the keeley super phat mod overdrive from. The silent step can be used for other switching situations like making an ab box, alternating between two effects with one step of the switch, and can be used in true bypass strips. Thats the reason the modified pedal has stayed on peoples boards for nearly 15 years.
Keeley monterey rotary fuzz vibe multieffects pedal. Although its now available in 4knob form, the classic twoknob version still holds a minimalistic appeal. Keeley super phat mod overdrive pedal bstock the guitar store. One switch can also operate more than one silent step circuit board. Mar 31, 2016 the blues drive is allegedly donners take on a keeley modified boss bd2 blues driver. Thanks for your purchase of one of the smallest truebypass boxes made.
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