Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
I'm intriqued with the Tweak Fuzz also...I also see supply not being able to keep up with the demand for awhile also...We'll have to read the reviews about it...The Duncan products are great,and I'd bet the pedal will be also.
John
Curly said:I agree ... I didn't expect the tweak fuzz - that was a surprise, but I'd like to see an OD now too
I'm intriqued with the Tweak Fuzz also...I also see supply not being able to keep up with the demand for awhile also...We'll have to read the reviews about it...The Duncan products are great,and I'd bet the pedal will be also.
John
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Old Ghost
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Hey, not a bad idea huh!
Boleslaw Gers 666 said:
Hey, not a bad idea huh!
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Hello buddy....I absolutely love the wah you sold me....
John
Old Ghost said:Hey, not a bad idea huh!
Hello buddy....I absolutely love the wah you sold me....
John
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Old Ghost
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Hey John, how's it goin Glad you're having fun with it. It truly is a great sounding Wah. Very "vocal" in my opinion.
STRATDELUXER97 said:
Hey John, how's it goin
Glad you're having fun with it. It truly is a great sounding Wah. Very "vocal" in my opinion.
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Skarekrough
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Johns mods to my DS-1 certainly made it more usable to my ears. For me it worked well for an already overdriven amp; on my Peavey Classic 30 it really gave a warm thick Sanatana-esque sound. It's a significantly more usable pedal now.
However...what he did was the TS9DX made it go from unusable to irreplaceable! That thing has become my instant fave pedal for my Deluxe Reverb Reissue. It went from a bad facsimilie of a TS9 sound to the real deal-signed,sealed, delivered and tipped the delivery guy on the way.
I need to unload some other gear so I can get ahold of another one for him to mod. It's a pedal I'm not going to be able to do without.
Johns mods to my DS-1 certainly made it more usable to my ears. For me it worked well for an already overdriven amp; on my Peavey Classic 30 it really gave a warm thick Sanatana-esque sound. It's a significantly more usable pedal now.
However...what he did was the TS9DX made it go from unusable to irreplaceable! That thing has become my instant fave pedal for my Deluxe Reverb Reissue. It went from a bad facsimilie of a TS9 sound to the real deal-signed,sealed, delivered and tipped the delivery guy on the way.
I need to unload some other gear so I can get ahold of another one for him to mod. It's a pedal I'm not going to be able to do without.
gordon_39422
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Talented AND Modest to boot!!! I am still scrathcing change to get the TS-9 and VOX 847 to ya. Also, it looks like I will be going for the Spinadrive to cover my Hi-Gain needs.
Looks like you have worked yourself into quite a clientelle/fanclub. I can't wait to get my ears on your work.
Continue Saving the World One Pedal At A Time,
Allen
STRATDELUXER97 said:
Talented AND Modest to boot!!! I am still scrathcing change to get the TS-9 and VOX 847 to ya. Also, it looks like I will be going for the Spinadrive to cover my Hi-Gain needs.
Looks like you have worked yourself into quite a clientelle/fanclub. I can't wait to get my ears on your work.
Continue Saving the World One Pedal At A Time,
Allen
midnite_man
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
All I can say to all the great reviews above is, "YUP!" I use several pedals modded by John and also agree with those who compliment his ability to nail the tones down to a science. He knows how to tweak 'em just right, but if someone else's ears don't quite hear it that way with their rig, he know's how to fix it, too.
John-John, it's amazing how the chain of events go full spectrum....isn't it, bro? Check out the cool praise!
I'm proud to know ya, call you a friend, and a Vox 847 WILL eventually be coming your way!
Peace, brudda!
....Bobby
All I can say to all the great reviews above is, "YUP!" I use several pedals modded by John and also agree with those who compliment his ability to nail the tones down to a science. He knows how to tweak 'em just right, but if someone else's ears don't quite hear it that way with their rig, he know's how to fix it, too.
John-John, it's amazing how the chain of events go full spectrum....isn't it, bro? Check out the cool praise!
I'm proud to know ya, call you a friend, and a Vox 847 WILL eventually be coming your way!
Peace, brudda!
....Bobby
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Thanks Bobby....Always nice things coming from your way brother....Well...You know full well you're a friend and I'm glad to be part of your world also...
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midnite_man said:
Thanks Bobby....Always nice things coming from your way brother....Well...You know full well you're a friend and I'm glad to be part of your world also...
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
You could use a modded DS1 for a boost,but when I Mod the DS1,it's normally for more gain,lows,and harmonics...I use mine for higher gain things and not as a boost...Lew on the other hand loves his stock MIJ DS1,and he uses his always on to boost his already great amp tone..
John
JeffB said:
You could use a modded DS1 for a boost,but when I Mod the DS1,it's normally for more gain,lows,and harmonics...I use mine for higher gain things and not as a boost...Lew on the other hand loves his stock MIJ DS1,and he uses his always on to boost his already great amp tone..
John
VoodooAmplification
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
John has great ears and is one of the nicest people that it's been my pleasure to know.
Keep up the good work John!
Trace
John has great ears and is one of the nicest people that it's been my pleasure to know.
Keep up the good work John!
Trace
JumpMarine
18 watts of Mayhemologist
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
+1 for me too, I love both my DS-1 and SD-1 and can't say enough good things about them. Lately I've been using my DS-1 mainly as a boost for my tele with Vol and tone at 12 o'clock and gain at about 8 o'clock and using the guitars volume to clean it up. Works like a dream!VoodooAmplification said:
JumpMarine
18 watts of Mayhemologist
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
I'm finding the exact same thing for my Tele, the SD-1 colors my tone just a bit more than I like while the DS-1 seems more transparent without having to tweak it as much. That doesn't seem right because of the nature of each pedal, but that's what my ears are hearing. And all in all, use the KISS principle and you will be happier. If it sounds good, don't mess with it! Now I've just got to get Strat so I can test out the SD-1 theory. Think that I can get that one to pass the wife's scrutiny? "But honey, it's for science!" Hmmm.......maybe she'll let me get that 50th anniversary Strat after all..........sorry, started day dreaming there for a moment!
Curly said:yeah, my DS-1 sounds terrific with my tele, the SD-1 is killer with my strats ... I don't know why certain combinations of guitar/ amp/ effect work well, but when they do, I don't try to analyze it too much, and just play it and enjoy
I'm finding the exact same thing for my Tele, the SD-1 colors my tone just a bit more than I like while the DS-1 seems more transparent without having to tweak it as much. That doesn't seem right because of the nature of each pedal, but that's what my ears are hearing. And all in all, use the KISS principle and you will be happier. If it sounds good, don't mess with it! Now I've just got to get Strat so I can test out the SD-1 theory. Think that I can get that one to pass the wife's scrutiny? "But honey, it's for science!" Hmmm.......maybe she'll let me get that 50th anniversary Strat after all..........sorry, started day dreaming there for a moment!
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
I just wanted to chime in again...I played with the band with the DS-1 for the first tome the other day...STILL LOVE IT!!!
I just wanted to chime in again...I played with the band with the DS-1 for the first tome the other day...STILL LOVE IT!!!
JeffB
Let it B
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Thanx for the info John. Would you say that I would be in the same boat with your modded Super Overdrive?
One of these days (I'm horrible at making decisions...) I'm going to get either my SOD or TS9 to you for a mod. I tend to use them as boost and a low "cut". Run the level full up, gain nearly off up to about 9 oclock depending on whether I'm using single coils or humbuckers, and tone is rarely above 9 oclock either.
STRATDELUXER97 said:
Thanx for the info John. Would you say that I would be in the same boat with your modded Super Overdrive?
One of these days (I'm horrible at making decisions...) I'm going to get either my SOD or TS9 to you for a mod. I tend to use them as boost and a low "cut". Run the level full up, gain nearly off up to about 9 oclock depending on whether I'm using single coils or humbuckers, and tone is rarely above 9 oclock either.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
Wow! Hello Trace....My deepest apologies for not returning your recent e mails to me...I frequent your site and I'm always well aware of your products and what you're up to buddy...I've been pretty busy with working,the forums,pedal mods,my band,being a husband to my wife,the kids,etc...You know the drill...I need to call you and hear your voice for a few minutes buddy..Glad to see you're business is doing very well...You earned it and you are still one of the nicest guys I Know...And you know I don't lie about that...Nice hearing from you buddy....Say hello to the wife..We're all great here!
I need to let many of you know how instrumental Trace was a few years back in giving me alot of info on my Marshall head....This head was bought from Trace(And I still own it and love it)...I'll never forget all the e mails and phone calls where Trace took time out of his busy schedule to help me out...Trace is the guy with smarts and the great ears really....Trace is just so sincere,caring,and always goes out of his way to help others..Guess he rubbed off on me! LOL
John
VoodooAmplification said:John has great ears and is one of the nicest people that it's been my pleasure to know.
Keep up the good work John!
Trace
Wow! Hello Trace....My deepest apologies for not returning your recent e mails to me...I frequent your site and I'm always well aware of your products and what you're up to buddy...I've been pretty busy with working,the forums,pedal mods,my band,being a husband to my wife,the kids,etc...You know the drill...I need to call you and hear your voice for a few minutes buddy..Glad to see you're business is doing very well...You earned it and you are still one of the nicest guys I Know...And you know I don't lie about that...Nice hearing from you buddy....Say hello to the wife..We're all great here!
I need to let many of you know how instrumental Trace was a few years back in giving me alot of info on my Marshall head....This head was bought from Trace(And I still own it and love it)...I'll never forget all the e mails and phone calls where Trace took time out of his busy schedule to help me out...Trace is the guy with smarts and the great ears really....Trace is just so sincere,caring,and always goes out of his way to help others..Guess he rubbed off on me! LOL
John
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midnite_man
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Re: Spina DS-1...this is a long one!
John does a real mean mod on the Boss OS-2 as well. A real versatile stomp-box after John does his voodoo on it, the "Color" control is really cool to play around with.
Yet again, another relatively lesser expensive pedal that can be bought used and tricked out by J.S.
Way cool!!
....Bob
John does a real mean mod on the Boss OS-2 as well. A real versatile stomp-box after John does his voodoo on it, the "Color" control is really cool to play around with.
Yet again, another relatively lesser expensive pedal that can be bought used and tricked out by J.S.
Way cool!!
....Bob
