Danelectro Pedal Guts Transfer

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ImmortalGizmo

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Hello everyone,

I've tried researching this topic a little but haven't found anyone else trying to do this specifically with these pedals. For the past several years I've been using a few of the old Danelectros through a Fender Vaporizer tube amp when I'm practicing or even recording sometimes. One of the pedals in particular (the DJ22) which is an octave/distortion effect is particularly my favorite when combined with the rest of my signal chain.

The issue I'm facing is that these boxes are inside a very cheap plastic chassis, and the switch is also just a plastic button that isn't as responsive as it would need to be for a live situation.. Is there a good method in removing the guts of this pedal and transferring them into a stronger metal box from StewMac that the holes could be drilled in the places they needed to be?

One of the concerns I have in doing this is that little fragile switch on the original pedal might be difficult to move over, and the other concern I have is how well it would work to replace that plastic switch button with a real metal footswitch. Here is a link to the Danelectro pedal, and another link to the empty pedal boxes I'm looking at on StewMac.. Any input would be greatly appreciated! :)


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/danelectro-dj22-black-licorice-beyond-metal-pedal


http://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_...MI9qjj9N361QIVyYizCh3xwA8HEAQYASABEgKFNfD_BwE
 
Re: Danelectro Pedal Guts Transfer

I wouldn't try to fix it if its not broken, because these kinds of efforts sometimes brick pedals.

It sounds like you're past that point though.

I wouldn't try to move the switches into the blank boxes, I'd put new switches in.

Have you had the pedals apart to see how the pots and switch connect to the circuit board? How much soldering experience do you have?


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Re: Danelectro Pedal Guts Transfer

People have been rehousing those Danos for years. A decade ago you'd see rehoused Chicken Salads all over the place since they were a pretty good Pedal.

There must be a tutorial out there if you search Danelectro Food Series Rehousing.
 
Re: Danelectro Pedal Guts Transfer

Here we go:

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http://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/guitar/acapella-29/1788539-
 
Re: Danelectro Pedal Guts Transfer

I honestly don't think any of mine are worth that kind of effort. I put all my Danelectro pedals on the pedalboard case made for them.

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