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2001 BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver - Analog Overdrive, Made in Taiwan (Silver Label / PSA Spec)
A stock BOSS BD-2 Blues Driver from 2001, built in Taiwan with the silver PSA-spec bottom label. Introduced in 1995, the BD-2 is one of the best-known BOSS overdrives, valued for its amp-like, touch-sensitive breakup and the way it cleans up with your guitar's volume knob.
This example carries the earlier full-size through-hole circuit board (marked "BD-2 MT BOARD", Made in Taiwan); later production moved to a smaller surface-mount board. The serial number HO 32078 decodes to early 2001 under the Roland/BOSS serial system used from 1989 to 2010.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: BD-2 Blues Driver
- Year: 2001 (decoded from serial number HO 32078)
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Color: Blue
- Circuit: Analog overdrive
- Controls: Level, Tone, Gain
- Indicator: Check LED
- Jacks: Input, Output, DC 9V adaptor jack
- Power: 9V battery, or BOSS PSA-series AC adaptor (PSA-100 / PSA-120 / PSA-230 / PSA-240, DC 9V, as marked on the bottom plate)
- Bottom label: Silver, PSA spec, MADE IN TAIWAN
- Circuit board: Full-size through-hole PCB (BD-2 MT BOARD, Made in Taiwan)
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Enclosure: Light wear for its age, with small paint chips along the edges of the pedal cover and top panel (please see photos)
- Footswitch / pedal pad: Switching works properly; rubber pad in good condition
- Knobs: All controls turn smoothly with no scratchiness
- Rubber / bottom: Rubber bottom plate in good condition; no Velcro on the bottom
- Jacks: Input and output jacks work properly
- Power: Works on both 9V battery and AC adaptor; battery snap in good condition
- Noise: No abnormal noise
- Modifications: None
- Replaced parts: None
- Odor: None
- Function: Tested and fully functional.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual pedal for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Pedal only (no box, manual, AC adaptor or battery)
== WHY THIS PEDAL ==
The BD-2 has been in continuous production since 1995. It sits between a clean boost and a full distortion: dynamic, amp-like overdrive that follows your pick attack, which is why it has stayed on so many pedalboards for three decades. It is also one of the most popular pedals to modify, so a stock example with the earlier through-hole board is a good, unmodified starting point, whether you play it as is or plan your own mods. A dependable, road-ready BOSS compact from the Taiwan PSA era.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
TESTED & INSPECTED
Tested and inspected by our staff before shipping:
- Operation tested and confirmed working
- Controls, switches, and jacks checked
Your gear arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
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