About modded ds-1 pedals
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Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: About modded ds-1 pedals
Look for my recent thread comparing my stock DS-1 to my newly-acquired Keeley Ultra Mod. The good news is, the modded DS-1 is WAY better than the stock unit. The bad news is Keeley's kind of pricey, and I can't really tell you how the OTHER available mods compare. Check these two sites for various commercially-available mod kits - they are relatively cheap and simple.
http://www.indyguitarist.com/
http://www.monteallums.com/Product_links.html
Back to the subject of Keeley - my Ultra mod version really contains two modes, his older "Seeing Eye Mod" and a newer "Ultra" mode. I prefer the SEM, and highly recommend it. I'm pretty sure a description is available on his website to allow you to DIY. (I have a link on my work computer - PM me Monday if you can't find the webpage, and I'll shoot you the link.)
Look for my recent thread comparing my stock DS-1 to my newly-acquired Keeley Ultra Mod. The good news is, the modded DS-1 is WAY better than the stock unit. The bad news is Keeley's kind of pricey, and I can't really tell you how the OTHER available mods compare. Check these two sites for various commercially-available mod kits - they are relatively cheap and simple.
http://www.indyguitarist.com/
http://www.monteallums.com/Product_links.html
Back to the subject of Keeley - my Ultra mod version really contains two modes, his older "Seeing Eye Mod" and a newer "Ultra" mode. I prefer the SEM, and highly recommend it. I'm pretty sure a description is available on his website to allow you to DIY. (I have a link on my work computer - PM me Monday if you can't find the webpage, and I'll shoot you the link.)
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: About modded ds-1 pedals
The actual cost of modding a DS-1 shouldn't be more than a couple bucks, tops. Soldering a board is a little different than inside a guitar, but if you're careful, it shouldn't be a problem.
If you try it yourself, make sure you test it after each component gets swapped.
The actual cost of modding a DS-1 shouldn't be more than a couple bucks, tops. Soldering a board is a little different than inside a guitar, but if you're careful, it shouldn't be a problem.
If you try it yourself, make sure you test it after each component gets swapped.
Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: About modded ds-1 pedals
Actually, a lot of the benefit to mods is improved tone/response by putting in better components. 44 cents may be a bit on the low side, unless you plan to replace parts with the same crap Boss put there in the first place.
Still, it will be cheaper if you source components yourself. That said, I think the prices for mod kits (Monte Allum's for example are fair). You get all the needed parts in one package, with instructions, and minimize experimenting since the mod is already sorted out. Well worth it in my book.
Actually, a lot of the benefit to mods is improved tone/response by putting in better components. 44 cents may be a bit on the low side, unless you plan to replace parts with the same crap Boss put there in the first place.
Still, it will be cheaper if you source components yourself. That said, I think the prices for mod kits (Monte Allum's for example are fair). You get all the needed parts in one package, with instructions, and minimize experimenting since the mod is already sorted out. Well worth it in my book.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: About modded ds-1 pedals
Hey, I think (thought) I'm pretty good / precise at soldering, and I went to mod a DS-1 with my buddy and we got schooled by how tiny it was.
He ended up sending it to Monte Allums, who did the mods for it and sent it back.
Your mileage may vary, but I honestly thought I was proficient at soldering, and we bungled this thing up.
Hey, I think (thought) I'm pretty good / precise at soldering, and I went to mod a DS-1 with my buddy and we got schooled by how tiny it was.
He ended up sending it to Monte Allums, who did the mods for it and sent it back.
Your mileage may vary, but I honestly thought I was proficient at soldering, and we bungled this thing up.
