Boss BD-2w Blues Driver Waza Craft Special Edition

This Overdrive takes the classic BLUES DRIVER sound to a whole new level.

With the recent explosion in popularity of boutique pedals, ones made from very small companies or just common effects that have been modded have taken become serious market makers in recent years. As a huge manufacturer, Boss has felt the sting of just simply being “uncool”. To answer this growing trend, Boss have revisited some of there original pedals from the '80s and given them some new life. Very small changes, not messing with the original recipe too much, the engineers in Japan have created something very special by incorporating a boutique mindset and fell into to a large, international form.

Premium Pedal for Fans of Exclusive “Custom Tone".

It is easy to see how special and important the Waza Craft pedals are to Boss by the fact that, for the first time ever, another logo makes an appearance on this infamous compact pedal. The symbol for “Waza” a Japanese word that translates to “art and technique” - as well as the words “Waza Craft” are boldly displayed on the footswitch of each of the three Waza pedals.

Boss has brought back the DM-2 analog delay - a favourite of Dave Grohl, Gary Moore, Billy Duffy, and others - that has not been seen since 1984, but it also opted to re-energize the Blues Driver and Super Over Drive, which have never been out of production since they were originally introduced in 1995 and 1981. But whether Boss reimagines current pedals or resurrects past darlings, the benefit for pedal freaks is nearly the same: You get hyper-evolved versions of the sounds you dig with an “extra” custom sound to boot, and all in the same casing that has proven itself to be near fail proof.

BOSS BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft

Prized by John Mayer, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Donna Grantis (Prince's 3rdEyeGirl), and others, the BD- 2 has always done an excellent job at emulating the tone of an overdriven tube amp. In Standard Mode it is organic, dynamic, tough sounding, sustains smoothly, and does wonders for slide playing. The Standard Mode is great for rhythm tracks, anything wanting a throaty growl. In Custom Mode, the low mids get a bit thicker and it's great to have some gooey sustain on tap. It's a cool update. Perfect for riffs, melodic lines, and solos.

The slight bass boost and enhanced sustain does make a different. A little more inspiring, a little more aggressive, a little more fun. By turning down the Gain control significantly and cranking the Level to taste, you can get an “edgy boost”.

Features: Waza Craft Special Edition Pedal - delivers the ultimate BOSS-Sound Premium Pedal Based on the modern classic BD-2 Blues Driver Newly developed analog circuit Controls: Level, Tone, Gain Switch: Standard / Custom Mode 5 Year BOSS Guarantee