First it was my SD-2 that would kill 70-80% volume and produce a horrible noise like forty raving mad pit-vipers in a very small uncomfortable cage, and completely died after doing that for 3 months. Next, it was my DD-5. It would refuse to switch off for the first 20-30 seconds after powerup, the past few months. Then it started going real weird yesterday, the volume would go up and down at regular 2-3 second intervals even when the pedal was NOT engaged! Granted, I've had these pedals for 7-8 years, but they've never been damaged or abused or thrown around - used almost always at home.
Both are Taiwan made, if that makes any difference.
Still got my old (1989 or so) CS-3 that looks like an abused hand-grenade but still works fine. It's only these two newer pedals.
Do you folks find your boss pedals doing fine? If you've had problems, what happened?
And while we're at it, what would you recommend as a good delay? I don't care for any fancy effects, a simple analog delay or equivalent digital unit would suffice. Not too concerned about subtle differences in tone or "warmth" either. Just something robust.
Thanks all!
Both are Taiwan made, if that makes any difference.
Still got my old (1989 or so) CS-3 that looks like an abused hand-grenade but still works fine. It's only these two newer pedals.
Do you folks find your boss pedals doing fine? If you've had problems, what happened?
And while we're at it, what would you recommend as a good delay? I don't care for any fancy effects, a simple analog delay or equivalent digital unit would suffice. Not too concerned about subtle differences in tone or "warmth" either. Just something robust.
Thanks all!
