After 15 years of tinkering with the original pedal, Robert Keeley released the Super Phat Mod Full Range Overdrive.. 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 low-end frequencies and upgraded some of the cheaper components to give a more rounded and even tone profile. Keeley’s “phat” mod added some low end to the mostly full-range Blues Driver and, despite the Boss pedal’s reputation as a “transparent” overdrive, the restored beef was deemed a welcome addition. I think I might look for a used Blues Driver. Waza pedals are true bypass and have top components, vs Keeley modded ones. The Keeley BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Phat Mod Overdrive Pedal If you are familiar with the original BOSS BD-2, you probably won’t notice any difference from just taking a quick look at the outside (besides the added PHAT switch and the blue LED) and that’s to be expected as most of the magic in the mod takes place on the inside. The Blues Driver is just a transparent touch sensitive OD that can get fuzzy if you turn it up. Here is what Mr. Keeley says: Keeley Phat Mod Kit for Boss BD-2 Blues Driver | eBay . The BD-2 that John used was modified by Robert Keeley altering the sound significantly from the stock model. The latest chapter in the BD–2 history was written by its most hailed modder. Between the Keeley BD2 and the Waza, that I own, The Waza has more range and openness even on the "classic switch", the "custom" side is similar to the Keeley fat switch, but the gain is smoother, and again, more range increase and just better. Among others, the mod includes changing several of BD-2s inside components and adding a PHAT switch which activates a lower frequency booster for a somewhat bassier or “fatter” sound. cherryles Senior Member. Joined Mar 1, 2012 Messages 3,877 Reaction score 3,149. Keeley BD-2 Phat Mod. This is probably the most popular BD-2 mod out there. I know it seems some folks swear by Keeley mods, or other mods of the Blues Driver, but I have always been worried about messing up what I have already. If you have a few extra bucks to spend, Robert Keeley offers a modded version of the original Boss BD-2 Blues Driver. Robert Keeley made his name modding pedals, and one of his most beloved upgrades was to the Boss Blues Driver. Reactions: 1 person. The modded version adds a “phat” switch that beefs up the bottom end a bit and gives a little warmth. 3 FWIW, I can't speak for any modded BD-2, but the stock one does have its sweet and ugly spots. When we mod your BD-2 we put in components with the same values as Mr. Keeley....no more, no less. Boss BD-2 Blues Driver (Keeley Electronics Phat Mod) Posted By Pedal of the Day on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Boss, Keeley Electronics, Overdrive / Distortion | Boss pedals have long been staples on many a pedalboard, and one that I always found to be a real stand-out is the BD-2 Blues Driver. Your experience is kind of why I have held off from having my BD-2(of 10 years) modded, by anyone. The Keeley mod doesn’t add bass if you have that switch turned off, which I always do. Looking for a warm drive pedal that also stacks well & having looked at the varied drives out there I'd thought I'd revert back to the one of the classic overdrives in the Keeley Super Phat mod aka a Keeley modded Blues driver or the Fulltone OCD. The Keeley mod also has sweeter high-end than the Boss Blues Driver. 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