Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Boss with the iconic Blues Driver pedal. With its smooth overdrive tones and versatile controls, this pedal is a must-have for any guitarist. Take your sound to the next level and add that classic bluesy edge to your playing.

Since 1973, BOSS has pioneered the development of unique and innovative guitar gear for players of all styles. From heavy distortion to subtle crunch, BOSS compact pedals remain the go-to for gain. And for those guitarists seeking a delicate, nuanced tone that allows technique to shine through, it’s hard to beat the popular BD-2 Blues Driver. Introduced in 1995, this acclaimed drive pedal is revered for its broad palette of sounds, touch sensitivity and articulate, tube amp-like response.

Features

• Limited Edition Metallic Finish with gold-capped knobs
• The same beloved circuitry as the iconic pedal you know and love
• Simple & intuitive controls
• Buffered Bypass
• Ergonomic, pedalboard friendly design

Marking the celebration of BOSS’s 50th anniversary, the limited-edition BD-2-B50A Blues Driver sports a metallic finish, silver thumb screw, and commemorative 50-year anniversary emblem. Appearing in exclusive livery with a dedicated 4-digit serial number and bespoke packaging, the BD-2-B50A features the same beloved circuitry as the standard production BD-2 Blues Driver. This collectible version is available in strictly limited numbers of no more than 7,000 units worldwide.

Specifications

• Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz
• AD/DA Conversion: 32 bits
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• Modes: ROOM, HALL, PLATE, SPRING, SHIMMER, ARPVERB, SLOWVERB, MODULATE, +DELAY, LO-FI, GATE, REVERSE
• Memory: 127 + Manual
• Nominal Input Level: INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Input Level: INPUT A/MONO, B: +7 dBu
• Input Impedance: INPUT A/MONO, B: 2 M ohms
• Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +7 dBu
• Output Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 1 k ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 10 k ohms or greater
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Controls:
  • ON/OFF switch, MEMORY/HOLD switch
  • MODE knob, TIME knob, PRE-DELAY knob, E. LEVEL knob, PARAM knob, LOW knob, HIGH knob
  • DENSITY button, MEMORY button
• Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
• Indicators: DENSITY indicator, MEMORY (MAN, 1--4) indicators
• Connectors:
  • INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
  • DC IN jack
  • USB port: USB2.0 micro B (program update only)
• Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 3, AC adaptor (sold separately)
• Current Draw: 260 mA
• Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use (Alkaline): Approx. 4 Hours
• Dimensions: 101 (W) x 138 (D) x 63 (H) mm / 4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-1/2 (H) inches
• Dimensions w/Rubber Feet: 101 (W) x 138 (D) x 65 (H) mm / 4 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches
• Weight: 610 g / 1 lb 6 oz
• Weight (with batteries): 680 g / 1 lb 8 oz