Bought an SD-1...
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Reckless Abandon
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Re: Bought an SD-1...
a classic OD to push tubes
a classic OD to push tubes
louthunder
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Re: Bought an SD-1...
I've had an SD-1 for years, still the same one. I still love the sound of it. I've got a couple of tweed amps, so I don't use it often. But its there if I need to drive it into Gary Moore territory!
I've had an SD-1 for years, still the same one. I still love the sound of it. I've got a couple of tweed amps, so I don't use it often. But its there if I need to drive it into Gary Moore territory!
YJM_Rocks
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Speaking of mods...Are there any to boost the output of it? Also, add a little bass? Oh, it sounds wonderful though.
Speaking of mods...Are there any to boost the output of it? Also, add a little bass? Oh, it sounds wonderful though.
Iron Horse
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If you "liek" it, why mod it?
If you "liek" it, why mod it?
Iron Horse
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Then get it Keeley-modded.
Then get it Keeley-modded.
ErikH
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The chip doesn't need to be changed. Change C3 to a 0.1uf cap for more bass. Change D5 to a 1N4001 diode. Start with those two changes, listen to it after each change first to make sure it is still working. And watch the solder pads. They can lift if you put too much heat on them. If you like those changes R10 to 1k will increase the output.
The chip doesn't need to be changed. Change C3 to a 0.1uf cap for more bass. Change D5 to a 1N4001 diode. Start with those two changes, listen to it after each change first to make sure it is still working. And watch the solder pads. They can lift if you put too much heat on them. If you like those changes R10 to 1k will increase the output.
YJM_Rocks
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Just what I was looking for! Thanks. I don't have much experience soldering to circuit boards, what tips can you give me? I need to pick up a new iron tip and some desoldering braid from radio shack first.
Just what I was looking for! Thanks. I don't have much experience soldering to circuit boards, what tips can you give me? I need to pick up a new iron tip and some desoldering braid from radio shack first.
ErikH
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Small tip, the smaller the better, low heat - not too low but hot enough to get the solder flowing. Do not overheat the pads. Get in, get the solder flowing and get out. Let it cool before doing anything else. PRACTICE ON CRAP PARTS FIRST <--------- I cannot stress that enough. I'm not responsible for fried boards, parts or lifted pads/traces.
Small tip, the smaller the better, low heat - not too low but hot enough to get the solder flowing. Do not overheat the pads. Get in, get the solder flowing and get out. Let it cool before doing anything else. PRACTICE ON CRAP PARTS FIRST <--------- I cannot stress that enough. I'm not responsible for fried boards, parts or lifted pads/traces.
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thucydides
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Used the SD-1 w/my Hiwatt for years...it kicked ass!
Used the SD-1 w/my Hiwatt for years...it kicked ass!
YJM_Rocks
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Rich_S
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If you can find a place that has a better selection that Rat Shack (we have a Fry's here - big dirty fun for tech geeks), look for #3 desoldering braid. I tried #2 and #4, but #3 is what Monte Allums puts in his kits and it's perfect for Boss pedal mods.
If you can find a place that has a better selection that Rat Shack (we have a Fry's here - big dirty fun for tech geeks), look for #3 desoldering braid. I tried #2 and #4, but #3 is what Monte Allums puts in his kits and it's perfect for Boss pedal mods.
Iron Horse
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You could of course find out the changes Keeley makes, and do those by yourself, that's what I meant originally
You could of course find out the changes Keeley makes, and do those by yourself, that's what I meant originally
