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  • #1

    Spina mods

    i just got my Ibanez TS9dx in the mail from Mr. Spina and this thing is amazing. Everything sounds fatter without having that annoying midrange spike in it (and i love alot of mids in my tone) I never really noticed how midrangey it was until i had John worked on my pedal. Alot more useable gain is available (no hissy high end or buzzyness) , more bass is present, overall just better sounding. I've played alot of tubescreamers /TS clones and this is the best sounding one. The thing that really floors me is how all 4 modes have usuable sounds. Before i kept it on the TS9 setting the whole time because the other modes didnt do anything for me. Johns work is top notch and i would recomend his work in a heartbeat.
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  • #2
    Re: Spina mods

    He did the same for me on the same pedal and it became a very versatile pedal with all the modes. Enjoy it , he does great work.

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    • #3
      Re: Spina mods

      Excellent and thanks for taking the time to post back to me about your pedals guys! Much appreciated! Enjoy the pedal Brian.
      Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

      Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

      Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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      • #4
        Re: Spina mods

        Don't know if it was the last one he did, but John modded a TS-7 for the first time for me. Stock, it was kind of harsh and just sounded digital somehow. The "Hot" switch was like sticking your head in a hive of angry bees. Now the standard setting is great - very much like D.S. described. The kicker for both of us was the "Hot" setting -makes it scream, but in a sweet and usable way.

        Thanks again Mr. Spina!

        Chip
        Heritage 535 Special, Warmoth frankenstrat, MIM Strat, & Taylor 314C(no E)
        Amp Builds: Tweed Princeton (5F2-A) variation, 2 BF Princeton Reverb clones, & Super Reverb clone
        Sometimes use a Blues Jr., Tech 21 Trademark 10 & Power Engine 60
        SPG modded DS-1, TS-7 & CryBaby; Visual Sounds Rte. 66 & H2O; Guyatone Tremolo
        SD pickups: SSL-2, APS-2, tapped Quarter Pound, Custom 5 & Antiquity humbuckers

        "Conan! What are the best things in life?"
        "Girls, guitars, guns and cars!"

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        • #5
          Re: Spina mods

          Originally posted by Fresh_Start View Post
          Don't know if it was the last one he did, but John modded a TS-7 for the first time for me. Stock, it was kind of harsh and just sounded digital somehow. The "Hot" switch was like sticking your head in a hive of angry bees. Now the standard setting is great - very much like D.S. described. The kicker for both of us was the "Hot" setting -makes it scream, but in a sweet and usable way.

          Thanks again Mr. Spina!

          Chip
          Hi Chip....You're welcome buddy!
          Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

          Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

          Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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          • #6
            Re: Spina mods

            I just inherited a TSDX9 from an old bandmate - apparently non-working. Are you still fixing and modding them? What is the cost?

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            • #7
              Re: Spina mods

              He comes on here rarely these days, but this thread is 10 years old.
              Administrator of the SDUGF

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              • #8
                Re: Spina mods

                And, I hope Im not speaking out of place for John, but last I spoke to him, he was busy with other things and wasnt doing mods any more.. He did great work tho!!!!
                Believe me when I say that some of the most amazing music in history was made on equipment that's not as good as what you own right now.

                Jol Dantzig

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                • #9
                  Re: Spina mods

                  Originally posted by Mincer View Post
                  He comes on here rarely these days, but this thread is 10 years old.
                  Well, he was on a lot on the 11th-14th, so I thought I'd take a shot. I can understand if he's moved on the other things.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Spina mods

                    You can try sending him a PM.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Spina mods

                      Originally posted by Finsnake View Post
                      I just inherited a TSDX9 from an old bandmate - apparently non-working. Are you still fixing and modding them? What is the cost?
                      Sorry about your pedal.Haven't done mods or repairs in alot of years!
                      Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

                      Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

                      Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Spina mods

                        Originally posted by Finsnake View Post
                        Well, he was on a lot on the 11th-14th, so I thought I'd take a shot. I can understand if he's moved on the other things.
                        Yep
                        Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

                        Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

                        Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Spina mods

                          Guess, its quite a compliment to your work tho Bro.... You are still regarded after all these years... I know I still enjoy the one you did for me!
                          Believe me when I say that some of the most amazing music in history was made on equipment that's not as good as what you own right now.

                          Jol Dantzig

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                          • #14
                            Re: Spina mods

                            Originally posted by BloodRose View Post
                            Guess, its quite a compliment to your work tho Bro.... You are still regarded after all these years... I know I still enjoy the one you did for me!
                            Thx bro..Playing more guitar and less tweaky stuff.
                            Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

                            Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

                            Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Spina mods

                              Send me that pedal and let me see if I can fix it for you.Probably a diode went in it.Merry Christmas from me.Send it to John Spina 5103 Doefield Lane New Port Richey,Fl 34653
                              Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X

                              Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.

                              Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.

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