Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

[MasterKtulu]

I just finished modifying my Boss DS-1 with a "Keeley Ultra" type kit that I got from eBay. And against all odds, I got it to work on my first try without any problems. Which surprised me, as I've never modified a pedal before (Guitars yes, but not anything else).

I haven't played with it very long but It sounds way better than the stock DS-1. But I am curious, does anyone with experience with "Keeley" eBay kits (or home made to his specs) ever compared it with one of his actual Ultra modified pedals? were they about the same or completely different?

Also, when I play lightly or normally it sounds very dynamic and reacts very well to my attack and sounds very sweet. But when I play very aggressive, it compresses a lot. those that sound about right or did I mess up and not realize it?

Oh! And I love that blinking Red LED that lights with my playing, I can't stop looking at it while playing, it's almost hypnotic...:bigeyes2:

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

I just finished modifying my Boss DS-1 with a "Keeley Ultra" type kit that I got from eBay. And against all odds, I got it to work on my first try without any problems. Which surprised me, as I've never modified a pedal before (Guitars yes, but not anything else).

I haven't played with it very long but It sounds way better than the stock DS-1. But I am curious, does anyone with experience with "Keeley" eBay kits (or home made to his specs) ever compared it with one of his actual Ultra modified pedals? were they about the same or completely different?

Also, when I play lightly or normally it sounds very dynamic and reacts very well to my attack and sounds very sweet. But when I play very aggressive, it compresses a lot. those that sound about right or did I mess up and not realize it?

Oh! And I love that blinking Red LED that lights with my playing, I can't stop looking at it while playing, it's almost hypnotic...:bigeyes2:

Thats very cool that you did the mods yourself....Years ago I tryed the SEM,but ended up liking his Ultra mod better...I don't currently mod or use a DS1 though..

 

[Aceman]

Re: Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

So - like - I could do this MYSELF?

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

So - like - I could do this MYSELF?

Only you can answer that question?

 

[MasterKtulu]

Re: Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

So - like - I could do this MYSELF?

My only experience was with modding guitar electronics, and I was apparently able to do it. I just took my time and followed the instructions...

 

[mwalluk]

Re: Keeley Ultra/Seeing Eye Mod DS-1 Kit...

I have his (Keeley) ultra mod ds1, never compared it to a DIY mod. I may be one of the few who actually don't like the pedal. Now granted, it's a picky pedal. It sounded great on my old DSL and my friends Legacy, but it sounds like crap through my Deliverance 60.

I was able to get close to the same tone using a rat, just saying.