 Boss SD-1 Effect Pedal Mod
More Dynamics & Tone Mod Electronic components needed: - 2 LED clipping diodes
- Jumper wire
This guitar effect pedal mod is simple and adds a tremendous amount to this basic Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal. I opted to keep the stock 4558DD JRC Op Amp chip, because the basic sound of all these chips and their replacements are manufactured to operate with roughly the same characteristics. You could remove the op amp from the circuit board and install an 8-pin chip socket. Then, with the chip socket in place, you could exepriment with the tone by swapping the chips out. Your call on your pedal. I opted not to do that, because I liked the tonal results of my Boss SD-1 pedal mod. Personally, I believe there is WAY TOO MUCH HYPE around whether this op amp is sonically better than that one in any given application. While there may be a slight difference in overall tonal output, the difference will be missed when you are cranking it up - out in that great club you always play in! So, that's my reasoning... |
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 The IBANEZ Tube Screamer Overdrive Pedal line is a great tone addition to any electric guitarist, even on a limited budget!
The TS5 and TS7 models are no slouches when compared to other overdrive units out there! (Analogman said it right when referring to the TS5 pedal as cheesy.)
The Ibanez TS5 (sound tank) is a nice budget pedal when these mods are applied!
Here is the Ibanez TS5 mod in detail: I have included a chart of components in this effect pedal mod article. In addition to the electronic components listed in the photo, I removed the original op amp and soldered an 8-pin chip socket in its place so the chip can be changed out if desired. |
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MXR Distortion + Mods MXR Distortion + (the newer M-104 Dunlop model) Stock from MXR, this distortion effect pedal comes with a .047uf capacitor (C4) and 2 1n34a germanium diodes (D1&D2). When I first tested the MXR M-104 Distortion +, I found this distortion pedal to be a bit thin and nasaly sounding, and it lacked my desired bottom end. The distortion quality also sounds a bit scratchy for my taste. So I tore into this little dude and figured out the electronic components that I needed to de-solder and change out so I could achieve my desired guitar tone results. My tone and distortion + MXR guitar effect pedal mod follows: |
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Come join us as we take the mystery out of guitar effect modifications! I am certain that during your quest for the ultimate guitar tone you have stumbled upon (or intentionally found) information on guitar effect pedal mods.There are a few sources that are pretty reliable, and on the other hand there are some folks who are making a bunch of money by feeding the hype. Let's look closer at the truth surrounding electric guitar effect pedal modifications!
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