Sometimes i miss my keeley modded blues driver a lot. Stock, allums, keeley, analogman the blues driver is a piercing bastard in stock form. Ive been playing the amp a few days now and couldnt be happier. Keeley mod i was looking to buy a boss bd2 with the keeley mod but noticed that boss recently released their waza edition. Keeley boss bd2 blues driver overdrive guitar effects pedal p10976. Youre all familiar with lemmys signature sound ultra powered rumbling grind, distorted, slightly fuzzy but with a lot of edge and definition for high speed hammering powerchords. The music zoos vast selection of guitar and bass pedals and effects will help you complete your pedal board. See more ideas about guitar pedals, pedalboard and guitar effects pedals. The 1962 overdrive is exceptional, the best overdrive i ever had. Sep 10, 2017 the keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. Short of buying more pedals, i may have to bite the bullet and buy a strat for that. Illinoise governors making license plates keeley blues driver into fender combos if you like the sound of your guitars.
Keeley germanium super phat mod dynamic overdrive effects. The keeley mod upgrades all the components for a warmer, more dynamic tone. The keeley bd2 was the first mod that had a switch. Fender forums view topic boss blues driver versus ibanez. Keeley electronics pedals a selection of handmade, boutique guitar effects pedals for the tone connoisseur. This is honestly my favorite guitar to play, it is so versatile. Keeley delay workstation guitar effects pedal delay workstation. The treble alliance treble blaster is a silicon based treble booster designed to. Numerous clones are available today, including the analog man beano boost and keeley java boost. Think of it as very affordable studiograde compressor in stomp box format.
To celebrate, the companyhas announced it is shipping its latest creation, the dark sidepedal. The active baxandall tonestack is incredibly versatile high and low mids are boosted as you back off the treble and bass respectively. This popular pedal provides instant access to the kind of warm overdrive and emotive distortion usually reserved for 30yearold tube amps. Was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on which way to go with this one and if one is better than the other. Transparent overdrive with fullrange sound and loads of dynamics. Be heard and felt using performance compression by keeley engineering. The blues driver mod that i probably do most often is the brent mason modification. In memory of one of the if not the last true rocknroll icons, okko presents the motorbass pedal. This mod is very easy, and only requires changing a few parts. I usually use a super bright blue led for my bd2 blues driver, a super bright yellow led for my sd1 super over drive and a super bright white led for my cs3 compressor.
The keeley delay workstation is a powerful, dual dsp processor delay and reverb machine. Keeley tone workstation overdrive guitar pedal guitar center. Having said that, the blues driver is a dang good pedal with many, many useful tones hidden inside. Its a dual overdrive thats the perfect storm of drive and boost. I have the keeley boss blues driver and have played with this quite a bit. While i can agree that assembling a best of breed pedal board out of individual stomp boxes is a worthwhile thing to do sonically, and while i could even put up the the headaches around wiring, power, extra space etc, one thing i would find hard to sacrifice would be the huge convenience of storage of patches. At the same time, several keeley pedal mods became legendary among discerning guitarists, including modifications to the boss bd2 blues driver, the ibanez tube screamer, and the dunlop cry baby wah. Blues driver just for a different flavor on the fly. The blues driver not only quickly captured its targeted audience, but its versatility and character helped it to transcend genres equally as hastily. 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. It seems to be a tube screamer with some snottier attitude. Skip to main content skip to footer site51782399 used 1782399 boss bd2 blues driver keeley mod effect pedal.
Other exclusive keeley modifications include the boss blues driver bd2 tube mod, the phat switch bd2 mod, rat mods, boss ds1 seeing eye mod, boss sd1, and boss chorus ce2. This is usually referred to as the long dash version. Ive added my tuner, a blues driver, and a carbon copy to the loop. I sent a bd2 and a ts9 into robert at the same time, in 05 or 06 maybe, so i used the two together all the time when i got them back from keeley. It was done to give players two modes of bass response, with the slight boost it was called the phat mode. They may partially mask an amps flaws, but the right approach is to make the amp sound great first, then use the speaker to give it that final push in the tone direction you want to go. Keeley boss blues driver for mac download plus, we add our phat switch to allow even more of your natural low end through for those times when you need a little more beef. To get the best possible experience, it is therefore important that youve done some research and decided on what kind of model youre looking for. Born in the boss factories and modified in the workshop of mister keeley, the boss bd2 blues driver overdrive is not a tube screamer copy but a different machine as you will gather from the demo videos below. The new truestereo keeley eccos artfully combines a delay pedal and a looper. Silver thumb screw and the d in ds1 placed directly underneath the t in distortion. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Fender forums view topic pedal order with mustang iv. Buying a new guitar is a considerable investment for most of us.
Keeley boss blues driver bd2 questions do i need the. Built entirely by hand, the katana drive is a unique and modern circuit that delivers layers of. Im excited for you to see the sounds you can get for such a low price. Two teenagers arrested over the death of a 56yearold father. The tubes low output for delta blues arrived on monday, sooner than expected.
Seems to me that the tube screamer cant do the cleaner settings like the boss does but the the bd2 doesnt have as much overdrive either. The bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. The keeley katana blues driver is an overdrive pedal that has a unique and versatile circuit, perfect for dialing in those inspiring blues tones and tube quality overdrive. Rex speaker in it cuz the stock eminence farts out. I like mine better than friends zen tubezen, howie, red snapper, tube screamer, ocd, fulldrive, and a bunch more that got deep 6ed. Keeley modded boss bd2 blues driver pedal ottawa 28042020 this is no regular blues driver pedal it was purchased brand new from robert keeley himself premodified with his signature phat switch to boost midtones even more than the fantastic bd2 does already. Aftermarket speakers, like tubes, are not really a mod. It was a modification that i did in response to brent masons request for better tone from his blues driver. For over two years, analog tom with help from mike worked full time on writing the ultimate effects book, and now were proud to announce the release of analog mans guide to vintage effects. Every player looks for new sources of inspiration, and more often than not, its found in a guitar pedal. The keeley tone workstation is an excellent solution to have 34 pedals in a compact and reasonably priced for a boutique pedal solution. As for noise, i drank the keeley koolaid and got a keeley modified boss blues driver bd2, and put it before the compressor as keeley suggests. Combining keeleys unique delay and reverb patches in an incredibly small package, the delay workstation is an extremely creative tool. Analog man makes the finest guitar compressor pedals including the small comprossor.
Keeley tone workstation analog multieffects pedal demo. At the heart of the eccos is a neovintage delay with unprecedented control over tapestyle echoes. It adds a nice juiciness to the tone, but theres no noticeable increase in noise. After the super boutique bb preamp and the more mundane boss sd1, the next tube screamer alternative to be featured on guitar tone overload is somewhere in the middle. A tele with fralin blues specials, through a blues driver with fat switch in to a blues jr does not necessarily equal texas blues. 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. Used boss bd2 blues driver keeley mod effect pedal. It can be a little too bright for certain things, but that is why you have a tone knob. The overall sound seems clearer and punchier, the tone controls have a broader effect, and even the previously useless boost switch is now usable.
An optional secondary phat mod adds a switch for introducing more bass into the tone. Bearing attractive and artistic designs, these jazz and african themed switch plates and outlet covers are a perfect addition to any interior space. Xotic sp compressor, moen ulvb jimi zero vibe, boss metal zone monte allums mod, boss blues driver monte allums mod, and boss distortion keeley mod. The katana has a fat pull switch which beefs things up at lower vol. Keeley ksynth1 synth1 wave generator electric guitar effects pedal.
An improved, updated ross compressor with hand tested transistors and nos ca3080e chip. For detailed specs, user comments, dealer information, sound clips, and ordering information, please visit the keeley electronics website. Keeley tone workstation overdrive guitar pedal musician. So i have been thinking about multi effects vs multiple single effects for a while. Keeley modded boss bd2 freak fuzz guitar effects pedal. 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. Keeley modded boss bd2 phat mod overdrive guitar effects pedal. The moon vibe is a clone of the original late 1960as univox univibe with a couple of new features and upgrades. For the past few years ive used multi effects pedals and am now getting back into a few individual pedals with my mustang iv, presently a keeley modded blues driver, keeley katana, keeley modded ibanez tubescreamer, and a dunlop wah. The keeley super phat mod is our famous mod now perfected with amazing sounding jfets that emulate old tube amps in a unique way. In praise of the humble, underrated boss blues driver. Aug 05, 2018 so i took the most recent compact pedal as the starting point the boss jb2 angry driver, which i in fact have and love even though that pedal has been relatively recently displaced by the keeley freak fuzz modified version of the blues driver it nonetheless provides an excellent starting template with its 3 dualconcentric control. The blues driver stays on all the time at a low level with a twin reverb and i use the tube screamer as the boostoverdrive for solos.
The drri is just the fender clean, baby, so you od to taste with pedals. Digitech polara stereo reverb pedal for sale online ebay. The blues driver seems to fit with many rock players who are looking for a blues sound, whereas the tube screamer is what many blues players use to raunch up their blues a bit. Its an excellent pedal and if i didnt have the bd2, id snatch a used one up in a heartbeat. The bd2 gives you all the textures you need to scream, sing, or cry. Electric locomotive a locomotive which receives electric power from an overhead contact wire or third rail and uses the power to drive electric motors connected by gears to the driving axles. Does everything you might need a looper to do, with additional rhythm track and decent featureset, although the pedal design is starting to look clunky and oldfashioned. The first blues driver i had was the diminutive mooer blues mood in fact a mooer mini clone of the keely blues driver mod which added a fat switch to boost the lowend frequencies and upgraded some of the cheaper components to give a more rounded and even tone profile. Keeley electronics releases katana blues drive pedal. Keeley electronics releases the katana blues drive 2014.
The clear switch disappeared around serial number 8700, the silver thumb screw at serial number 0500 while the d in ds1 ended up under the i in distortion around serial nu. I never use the phat switch and it has plenty of low end and volume as stock. Bd2 blues driver guitar pedal the perfect tone for blues the bd2 blues driver delivers the creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar. It gets rid of any hissnoise you might get from going through the front. Search log in sign up as a gear4music member you can quickly check out, view and track your previous orders, and choose to receive our latest offers and deals. For orders, see our new website for stock boss pedals and modified boss pedals we also have the new for 2007 pedals fender bassman, fender deluxe reverb, dyna drive, fuzz, and metal core there, not on this old website yet. Boss blues driver overdrive classic overdrive and distortion for the discerning guitarist. The goal was to create a pedal that would be transparent and give crisp highs and defined lows. Boss bd2 blues driver w keeley mod price guide reverb. Keeley electronics celebrates 15th anniversary with dark side multieffect pedal. In 1994 phil taylor customized davidas univibe into a rack unit with an additional switch for slowfast speed and dedicated control knobs. Keeley electronics has begun shipping the katana blues drive effect pedal.
Perfect for players of strats and teles that wanted just a small push without being muddy. Robert keeley s bd2 phat mod is not simply a distortion pedal, but rather a transparent tool that supplements your guitar tone, supplying nice lowend response, crystalclear highs, and great picking dynamics and detail. I always forget that i modified mine halfway to keeley specs i think i just missed some noise reduction resistors and i did something that added more mids and bass than the stock keeley specs, and i assume they all sound like mine. I believe even robert keeley claims this to be one must have pedal. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000007142 site51500000000007279 new j32467 keeley tone workstation overdrive guitar pedal site51500000007142.
This way i can glance down and immediately know which pedal effect is currently on. Based on the famous blues breaker, the 1962 stage has been amplified by our katana boost on either side, adding tubelike saturation with our jfet valve simulation. For instance, i will change each pedal in my live rig to a different color led. Theyve got free shipping, free tech support, easy payment plans, and the most knowledgable sales staff in the industry.
Keeley electronics is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. But they do change the way your blues junior moves air and the tones that get emphasized. I play through a bugera v22 with a keeley mod blues driver, ocd, and a fulldrive 2 for my overdriven tones and i love it. Based on the ross compressor, its upgraded with improved output, not outofphase, and added attack and mix controls. Edmond, ok september 22, 2014 keeley electronics today announced it is shipping the katana blues drive effect pedal. Keeleys workstation range puts several of the companys effects into one pedal chassis, retaining individual switching but saving on pedalboard space while keeping leads and cables to a minimum.
Keeley filaments overdrive bstock 0 bstock, keeley filaments overdrive, high gain overdrivedistortion effects pedal, replicates highgain tube amps, 3 layered gain stages, 100% analog, true bypass, controls for level, presence, gain, bass body and treble, boost toggle switch for more gain, bright toggle switch. Its not simply a distortion pedal but rather a tone tool that adds to your guitar tone, supplying really nice lows, crystal clear high frequency, great picking response and detail. Phil gates takes you on a guided tour of the bd2 blues driver. The bassist compressor is built around the exotic and extremely high fidelity that corp. All told, keeleys reputation has only grown over the years, starting off as the boutique pedals of choice for artists including brad paisley.
The mooer blues mood is a clone of the boss blues driver bd2 with a keeley style mod. The boss bd2 is a classic pedal that many of you have asked me about. Keeley guitar effects pedals for sale in stock ebay. The boss blues driver will provide you with the warm and creamy tones youd expect from a vintage tube a for just a touch of dirt and push, the boss blues driver has been a perennial favorite for both bedroom players and celebrities such as john mayer and. Whether youre just looking for a simple boss or dunlop classic or a boutique handbuilt effect that wil. The boss bd2 blues driver is an extremely popular overdrive pedal, set up as a competitor to the ts9 tubescreamer. Boss bd2 blues driver overdrive effects pedal wkeeley phat mod modded modified. The overdrive when turned up is quite gritty and offers a very wide tonal area to play within. Robert keeley and aaron piere from keeley electronics present the tone workstation pedal, an allanalog multieffects pedal for electric guitar. It will give you a meatier, more round sound and excels at low to mid gain. Keeley boss bd2 blues driver guitar effects pedal p10830. Boss tremolo monte allums mod, tc electronic rpt1 nova repeater, dod dfx9 digital delay, and boss ge7 eq monte allums mod.
The keeley bassist compressor provides true highfidelity compression and limiting. Sweetwater is one of the largest pro audio dealers in the world, offering a huge selection of music instruments and audio gear. Not since the late seventies, when the ibanez tube screamer and boss od1 made their debut, has a massproduced overdrive pedal won over the great unwashed and corksniffing tone snobs alike. Keeley katana blues drive reverb demo video youtube. Railroad terminology, slang, and definitions switch equipped with an electrically controlled device which restricts the movement of the switch. Peter keeley s arms and legs were tied with duct tape when his body was discovered near bushland in broulee, on the nsw south coast, about 4. Keeley treble alliance treble blaster effects database. Billm audio the right speaker for your blues junior. If you like a dynamic overdrive for playing the blues that lets your. Bluesy sound of an overdriven vintage tube amp in a compact pedal. The 100% handbuilt katana drive is a unique and modern circuit that delivers layers of rich overdrive tone at a very low noise level. Thats an overdrive pedal before a compressor, which normally would. The elvin bishop interview the players guide to ultimate.