Spina mods

[Destroying Angel]

i just got my Ibanez TS9dx in the mail from Mr. Spina and this thing is amazing. Everything sounds fatter without having that annoying midrange spike in it (and i love alot of mids in my tone) I never really noticed how midrangey it was until i had John worked on my pedal. Alot more useable gain is available (no hissy high end or buzzyness) , more bass is present, overall just better sounding. I've played alot of tubescreamers /TS clones and this is the best sounding one. The thing that really floors me is how all 4 modes have usuable sounds. Before i kept it on the TS9 setting the whole time because the other modes didnt do anything for me. Johns work is top notch and i would recomend his work in a heartbeat.

 

[kjrocks]

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He did the same for me on the same pedal and it became a very versatile pedal with all the modes. Enjoy it , he does great work.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Excellent and thanks for taking the time to post back to me about your pedals guys! Much appreciated! Enjoy the pedal Brian.

 

[Fresh_Start]

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Don't know if it was the last one he did, but John modded a TS-7 for the first time for me. Stock, it was kind of harsh and just sounded digital somehow. The "Hot" switch was like sticking your head in a hive of angry bees. Now the standard setting is great - very much like D.S. described. The kicker for both of us was the "Hot" setting -makes it scream, but in a sweet and usable way.

Thanks again Mr. Spina!

Chip

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Don't know if it was the last one he did, but John modded a TS-7 for the first time for me. Stock, it was kind of harsh and just sounded digital somehow. The "Hot" switch was like sticking your head in a hive of angry bees. Now the standard setting is great - very much like D.S. described. The kicker for both of us was the "Hot" setting -makes it scream, but in a sweet and usable way.

Thanks again Mr. Spina!

Chip

Hi Chip....You're welcome buddy!:beerchug:

 

[Finsnake]

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I just inherited a TSDX9 from an old bandmate - apparently non-working. Are you still fixing and modding them? What is the cost?

 

[Mincer]

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He comes on here rarely these days, but this thread is 10 years old.

 

[BloodRose]

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And, I hope Im not speaking out of place for John, but last I spoke to him, he was busy with other things and wasnt doing mods any more.. He did great work tho!!!!

 

[Finsnake]

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He comes on here rarely these days, but this thread is 10 years old.

Well, he was on a lot on the 11th-14th, so I thought I'd take a shot. I can understand if he's moved on the other things.

 

[Mincer]

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You can try sending him a PM.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I just inherited a TSDX9 from an old bandmate - apparently non-working. Are you still fixing and modding them? What is the cost?

Sorry about your pedal.Haven't done mods or repairs in alot of years!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Well, he was on a lot on the 11th-14th, so I thought I'd take a shot. I can understand if he's moved on the other things.

Yep

 

[BloodRose]

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Guess, its quite a compliment to your work tho Bro.... You are still regarded after all these years... I know I still enjoy the one you did for me!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Guess, its quite a compliment to your work tho Bro.... You are still regarded after all these years... I know I still enjoy the one you did for me!

Thx bro..Playing more guitar and less tweaky stuff.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Send me that pedal and let me see if I can fix it for you.Probably a diode went in it.Merry Christmas from me.Send it to John Spina 5103 Doefield Lane New Port Richey,Fl 34653

 

[Surgeon]

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Send me that pedal and let me see if I can fix it for you.Probably a diode went in it.Merry Christmas from me.Send it to John Spina 5103 Doefield Lane New Port Richey,Fl 34653

And there you have one of the many reasons John's one of the greatest guys around...

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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And there you have one of the many reasons John's one of the greatest guys around...

Thx pal..Appreciate that.Hope you're doing great.

 

[Mincer]

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Wow, John..very generous! I didn't realize you lived in NPR, I thought you were further north. We are neighbors.

 

[Surgeon]

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Thx pal..Appreciate that.Hope you're doing great.

No problem. I'm doing fine. It's been a rough year but it just takes a tiny bit more "effort" to realize how priviledged I am.
Hope you're doing great on your part as well.. Might be time for our "once in a decade" phone call...

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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No problem. I'm doing fine. It's been a rough year but it just takes a tiny bit more "effort" to realize how priviledged I am.
Hope you're doing great on your part as well.. Might be time for our "once in a decade" phone call...

I'm good PHIL..Retired from the FD in 2011,still playing guitar alot and with my band,still married,work very part time if at all..No complaints here pal..Yes phone call would be way cool.