Modified Boss Pedals?
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DarknessIsComfort
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yup...just sent my md-2 to randolf yesterday...i cant blardy wait!!
if you like to DIY, then i suggest u check out this website
http://www.monteallums.com/Product_links.html
I did 5 of his mods and i must say I'm really pleased! And its cheap as well
http://www.monteallums.com/Product_links.html
I did 5 of his mods and i must say I'm really pleased! And its cheap as well
snuffleupagus
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http://www.robertkeeley.com
You could check out what are the available mods and probably ask Randolf if he could do it for ya.
You could check out what are the available mods and probably ask Randolf if he could do it for ya.
jono007
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the best way to learn is to try and experiment. You should start with some dead boards first so that you get your soldering and de-soldering right. You don't want to buy a $100 pedal and then ruin it by soldering the wrong stuff together or shorting out the board or something.
All the best!
ME? I leave it to the pros... but if you're still young, you still have time to learn. Others of us have to work for a living... no time to muck around with mods...
All the best!
ME? I leave it to the pros... but if you're still young, you still have time to learn. Others of us have to work for a living... no time to muck around with mods...
crozzfire said:waa i also wanna mod myself..but..i see the page i blur already..care to teach me some?
check out some guides online on how to solder and desolder.. its quite easy IMO.. my first mod pedal was the sniper mod kit for the Boss GE-7.. then from there on.. once u get used to soldering and desoldering.. then it will be easy peasy..
embryo
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RebirthX said:
Hi, among some of the most popular reasons why players pursue pedal mod is an extension of each player's quest for individuality. Along the way I've many who range from tone purists to collectors and hobbyists bordering on clinical obsession hehehehe
The principles behind Pedal MOds share similarities to why people change the pickups and various hardware on their guitars, tubes in their amps. cables and connectors, type of power supplies, strings, picks etc. All in the hope to personalize and experience new sonic possibilties that inspire the player to greater heights of creativity.Some may simply like the idea of wanting to change their on off LED indicator from the standard red to something else. Some may want to know what's the tonal difference of SRV's TS9, Vai's DS1 or Wylde's SD1. Some may simply want to change or improve upon the stock sound of their pedal to make somewhat better in tone, amount or character of their overdrive/distortion. Some may simply want more or less noise or clarity.
The thing to note of is that with so many stomps out there except for a very select few makers make most of their pedals based on variations of the classic Fuzz, Overdrive or Distortion circuits.
IMHO there's no single pedal that's best for everyone. The good news is that there's always a great sound waiting to be discovered within each and every pedal cheap or expensive, stock, custom or boutique. The real challenge is to find the right tools to help you make that beautiful noise turn into music through your hands.
Have fun along the way ya!
found this off the net.. a schematic from Robert Keeley on his famous ultra mod..
http://www.robertkeeley.com/audio6l6/dstech.html
Share share!!
http://www.robertkeeley.com/audio6l6/dstech.html
Share share!!
Sounds almost like an engineering trick, the way you design things to get something on the side without actually implementing it. Sounds interesting...
A bandpass active filter in the circuitry perhaps? I've used one before and got plenty of gain in the mids (maybe too much). Or issit just a capacitor placed somewhere to get rid of some highs (or lows) :? Do enlighten me.
A bandpass active filter in the circuitry perhaps? I've used one before and got plenty of gain in the mids (maybe too much). Or issit just a capacitor placed somewhere to get rid of some highs (or lows) :? Do enlighten me.
embryo
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skink83 said:Sounds almost like an engineering trick, the way you design things to get something on the side without actually implementing it. Sounds interesting...
A bandpass active filter in the circuitry perhaps? I've used one before and got plenty of gain in the mids (maybe too much). Or issit just a capacitor placed somewhere to get rid of some highs (or lows) :? Do enlighten me.
Pretty much what you said and more to it actually. It's all very technical and would require alot of techno babble talk to describe in detail.
Now I'm speculating here based on my combined experience that manufacturers' designs for stomp based pedals have always incorporated the element of instant gratification for the mass consumers knowing that a large percentage of users out there own guitar equipment that is used either in their bedrooms, small rehearsal studios and perform live only occasionally. Great guitar playing is a combination of many things and the part that you can never buy is musicianship and that element includes everything that connects the player from head, heart and groin to your fingers and hey lets not forgot that how you sound also depends on how low you strap that guitar and how far apart your feet are when you are going for the one ya! Hehehe :lol:
Yup, point taken. Makes more sense economically to make something which appeals widely to all. But I guess the Ds-1 had a decent circuit to begin with, otherwise modding wouldn't be merely swapping out diodes & caps.
Hmm, maybe someone should try making an "ah beng" DS-1. The blue LED change to a many multicoloured ones which responds to the signal passed through. :twisted:
Although most of them would have nothing to do with improving tone... 8)
Hmm, maybe someone should try making an "ah beng" DS-1. The blue LED change to a many multicoloured ones which responds to the signal passed through. :twisted:
Although most of them would have nothing to do with improving tone... 8)
embryo
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Most of the Pedal stomp manufacturers I find are targeted at a large intl consumer base of players who can't accomodate the idea of acquiring a host of classic tube amps. It seems more economical to buy amps in a box and that's where most of us are at.
Same rationale I believe applies to the popularity of Modelling technology.
Roland was the 1st to explore this technology with the VG8 (I use the VG88). It was a machine that has what you would have if you combined a Line 6 Variax with the LIVE XT.
The thing is there's so much variations of a common theme in stomps these days it's no longer about comparing apples against pears but rather apples against apples. Some like it soft some crunchy. As always to each his own.
Same rationale I believe applies to the popularity of Modelling technology.
Roland was the 1st to explore this technology with the VG8 (I use the VG88). It was a machine that has what you would have if you combined a Line 6 Variax with the LIVE XT.
The thing is there's so much variations of a common theme in stomps these days it's no longer about comparing apples against pears but rather apples against apples. Some like it soft some crunchy. As always to each his own.
Jazzit_man
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I tried a modified ds-1 by mike at standard value. This sounding is damn good, sweet and defined. The LED also went blue.