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Published on 11/27/11 at 15:00Boss is known for making pedals that can withstand a nuclear bombing or a similar yet equal test of endurance; live gigging.
I first heard about the BC-2 Combo Drive a few weeks ago. To me what set it apart from most pedals is the Sound Knob which turns this pedal into a clean boost, light and crunchy overdrive to a mean and loud roaring lion of a distortion tone. Because this is a full accessible knob and not just a rotary knob you can blend all of these sounds. Brand new the pedal costs $119
The sound knob allows me to use this pedal for many applications. I can use it as a clean boost for my acoustic guitar solo work, to even out a single coil sound to equal a humbucker if I'm switching guitars live or I can just use this as I would any old overdrive pedal.
It would be cool to see if there are any mods available that can tame the high end as I never need to go past 12 o'clock with this pedal, but that said I generally like a bassier tone anyway.
Rock solid quality like all Boss pedals. The rubber coated switch, the metal pots and aluminum case all the around this pedal is ready for anything!
Stnadard Boss 9 volt power supply is what powers this if you aren't using batteries. I personally like my Godlyke power supply which works just as well.
A great all around pedal to have. Really sounds great in front of the right tube amp. The sound knob is what sets it apart from the rest of the pedals out there in pedal land.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I first heard about the BC-2 Combo Drive a few weeks ago. To me what set it apart from most pedals is the Sound Knob which turns this pedal into a clean boost, light and crunchy overdrive to a mean and loud roaring lion of a distortion tone. Because this is a full accessible knob and not just a rotary knob you can blend all of these sounds. Brand new the pedal costs $119
The sound knob allows me to use this pedal for many applications. I can use it as a clean boost for my acoustic guitar solo work, to even out a single coil sound to equal a humbucker if I'm switching guitars live or I can just use this as I would any old overdrive pedal.
It would be cool to see if there are any mods available that can tame the high end as I never need to go past 12 o'clock with this pedal, but that said I generally like a bassier tone anyway.
Rock solid quality like all Boss pedals. The rubber coated switch, the metal pots and aluminum case all the around this pedal is ready for anything!
Stnadard Boss 9 volt power supply is what powers this if you aren't using batteries. I personally like my Godlyke power supply which works just as well.
A great all around pedal to have. Really sounds great in front of the right tube amp. The sound knob is what sets it apart from the rest of the pedals out there in pedal land.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com