Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
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timorousme
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Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Now I know the secret behind the 808!
Watermelon Jelly Bellies!
Now I know the secret behind the 808!
Watermelon Jelly Bellies!
JumpMarine
18 watts of Mayhemologist
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
What ever came of the amp deal?
What ever came of the amp deal?
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
not too many people would believe that's original
I still hope you hang on to that
chicklets!
not too many people would believe that's original
I still hope you hang on to that
Now I know the secret behind the 808!
Watermelon Jelly Bellies!
chicklets!
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
That is one of the cleanest originals I've seen in a long long time. The PCB even says "Maxon" on it.
I A/B'd my buddy's 808 reissue against my SD-1 converted to 808 specs and I can hardly tell the difference between the two. There is a difference, but it is very small, and most likely due to the fact that I left the asymmetrical clipping in the circuit rather than removing one diode to make it symmetrical. Works for me.
That is one of the cleanest originals I've seen in a long long time. The PCB even says "Maxon" on it.
I A/B'd my buddy's 808 reissue against my SD-1 converted to 808 specs and I can hardly tell the difference between the two. There is a difference, but it is very small, and most likely due to the fact that I left the asymmetrical clipping in the circuit rather than removing one diode to make it symmetrical. Works for me.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Same series as my old CP-835 compressor...very nice pedal!
Same series as my old CP-835 compressor...very nice pedal!
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Cool. I see it's got the TI RC4558P op amp (the original 808's either had that or the JRC4558D). I just converted a friend's SD-1 to 808 specs (or at least as close as I could get) and I went with the RC4558P.
As others have said, that's a very very clean pedal for its age!
Cool. I see it's got the TI RC4558P op amp (the original 808's either had that or the JRC4558D). I just converted a friend's SD-1 to 808 specs (or at least as close as I could get) and I went with the RC4558P.
As others have said, that's a very very clean pedal for its age!
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Even back then the solder was done by a bath...
These guys where doing thing right...still going strong those Maxon types
Even back then the solder was done by a bath...
These guys where doing thing right...still going strong those Maxon types
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Yep..I am going to get the new chorus they are making, plus two tubedrives they make...awesome stuff..
Yep..I am going to get the new chorus they are making, plus two tubedrives they make...awesome stuff..
krankguitarist
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Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
What's up with that LED? Somebody swap that out at some point?
What's up with that LED? Somebody swap that out at some point?
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Nothing...that is how they look.
Nothing...that is how they look.
krankguitarist
Krankitupologist
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Another oldie..
They had those back then...orange reddish light
Nice to look at actually.
Another oldie..
They had those back then...orange reddish light
Nice to look at actually.
jerryjg
PinkElephantologist
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
. Thanks for those shots.Heres pics of my TS-9 , modded to 808 Specs, for comparison;
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Be honest, I think I'd rather have mine and pocket the wahtever rediculous sum of money those original units are selling for.
. Thanks for those shots.Heres pics of my TS-9 , modded to 808 Specs, for comparison;
Be honest, I think I'd rather have mine and pocket the wahtever rediculous sum of money those original units are selling for.
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Stratman
Guitaris Maximus
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Not quite!
The original had TI RC4558P that were from Japan, this one is from Malaysia.
The JRC4558D came out during the time when TI RC4558P chips were being made in Malaysia and has the better tone.
Not quite!
The original had TI RC4558P that were from Japan, this one is from Malaysia.
The JRC4558D came out during the time when TI RC4558P chips were being made in Malaysia and has the better tone.
L
Lewguitar
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Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
So how different does the TS-808 reissue sound from the best vintage TS-808 with the most desirable chip?
I have several TS-9's modded by John (Stratdeluxer) to vintage TS-808 specs and when I compare them to my reissue TS-808 they all sound pretty much identical - including the reissue TS-808.
Lew
So how different does the TS-808 reissue sound from the best vintage TS-808 with the most desirable chip?
I have several TS-9's modded by John (Stratdeluxer) to vintage TS-808 specs and when I compare them to my reissue TS-808 they all sound pretty much identical - including the reissue TS-808.
Lew
Hoss
Joyfulnoiseologist
Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
this is the ONLY TS pedal i've ever played...so i really don't have reference for you...i will tell you this...in my rig...it's very transparent...it brings out all the absolute best in my amp and makes every note ring out in the forefront...if that makes sense!? lol!?
this is the ONLY TS pedal i've ever played...so i really don't have reference for you...i will tell you this...in my rig...it's very transparent...it brings out all the absolute best in my amp and makes every note ring out in the forefront...if that makes sense!? lol!?
Fresh_Start
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Re: Pics of the original 808 (big pics)
Actually, those old caps are significantly larger than those in jerryg's TS-9. I'm not into corking sniffing $49 caps in a guitar's tone circuit, but different cap construction will make a difference in tone IMHO.
Of course, the op amp is a key component.
Thanks for sharing those pics guys!
Chip
Now I know the secret behind the 808!
Watermelon Jelly Bellies!
Actually, those old caps are significantly larger than those in jerryg's TS-9. I'm not into corking sniffing $49 caps in a guitar's tone circuit, but different cap construction will make a difference in tone IMHO.
Of course, the op amp is a key component.
Thanks for sharing those pics guys!
Chip
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