Boss BD-2W Efeito para guitarra

Boss BD-2W Waza Craft Blues Driver: Premium Overdrive with Two Voices

The Boss BD-2W Waza Craft Blues Driver is a special-edition overdrive pedal that re-engineers the iconic BD-2 with all-discrete analog circuitry and a switchable second voice. Designed by BOSS engineers in Japan, Standard mode delivers classic smoky Blues Driver grit, while Custom mode reshapes the signal for thicker low-end and longer sustain. Both voices respond dynamically to picking attack and guitar volume.

Two Distinct Voices from a Single Stompbox

The mini toggle flips between Standard and Custom voicings without touching the knob settings. The revised all-analog discrete amplifier circuit uses carefully selected components to lower the noise floor and add clarity compared to the original BD-2. Made in Japan and backed by a BOSS five-year warranty, the Waza Craft approach treats the BD-2W as a complete redesign.

Controls and Mode Switching

Three primary knobs and a mode toggle give direct access to the BD-2W's tonal range.

• Mode Switch: Standard / Custom — toggles between classic BD-2 voicing and a thicker Custom profile
• GAIN Knob: controls drive intensity — sets overdrive from clean boost to saturated lead tones
• TONE Knob: shapes EQ contour — adjusts high-frequency content
• LEVEL Knob: sets output volume — matches the pedal to the amp's clean channel

Signal Path and Power Requirements

The BD-2W runs on a standard 9 V supply and integrates into mono pedalboard setups.

• Inputs/Outputs: Mono (1/4-inch) — accepts instrument-level signal and sends overdriven signal to next pedal or amplifier
• Current Draw: 18 mA — efficient operation for long battery life on stage
• Battery Life: approx. 35 hours (alkaline), approx. 20 hours (carbon-zinc)
• Power Supply: 9 V battery (6LR61/6F22) or PSA-series AC adaptor (sold separately)

Build Quality and Physical Footprint

The BD-2W uses the standard BOSS compact stompbox chassis, so it drops into existing pedalboards without re-layout.

• Dimensions: 73 mm (W) × 129 mm (D) × 59 mm (H) — standard BOSS compact format
• Weight: 430 g — solid feel without weighing down a board
• Construction: Made in Japan with BOSS five-year warranty