DIY Pedal Mods

shadowgenesis · 12-13-2007, 02:16 PM

Are there any places to get reliable/quality mod designs for free? I'm just starting to learn some of the electronics and how to do it totally yourself, but i'm not at the point where i can just open a pedal and start changing shit on my own. My friend and i are gonna build a fuzz, and then for shits and giggles we're gonna like totally deconstruct my (previously modded) DS-1 and try and make our own design.
jw. I wanna buy a Boss CS-3 or similar compressor pedal and mod it myself.

JBroll · 12-13-2007, 04:27 PM

DIYStompboxes.com is a great forum for that sort of thing, and there are links to follow everywhere.

Shoot me a PM, I do this stuff as a hobby too.

Jeff

LordOVchaoS · 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM

Monte Allums Mods - Pedal Mods, Pickguard Shields & eNut Tuning System

Monte sells kits and instructions to do some GREAT mods to lots of pedals!

If you want to source your own parts buy these e-books:

In search of great guitar tone? - Modify your guitar effect pedals to sound like boutique 'high dollar' effect pedals!

Brian Wampler is a genius and a very generous guy to give out all this information. His books are AWESOME!

This is how I got started. As always I am willing to help in any way I can. PM or email me any time you have a question!

Edit:

Oops... I missed the part where you said "free"

Pm me! Tell me what you want to mod.

shadowgenesis · 12-13-2007, 08:43 PM

ha. yeah. i did my first monte allum mod kit like.. two years ago? I realized it's really not rocket science, and now i'm studying (audio) electronics in school and my friend has been hardcore into it for a few weeks now, spending all his (college loan) money on effects and electronics stuff.

i suppose i'll wait out to learn more about the particular components and their functions in school before i get too into it. I don't feel like paying 35 bux for a book just yet if it's stuff i'm likely going to learn in the near future.

budda · 12-13-2007, 10:28 PM

you mean, like $35 for a textbook? :P

shadowgenesis · 12-13-2007, 10:45 PM

mannnn. text books are for college kids. everything i do at school is hands on. We got two books for the whole year long program, and they're kinda just references

ibznorange · 12-14-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowgenesis

mannnn. text books are for college kids. everything i do at school is hands on. We got two books for the whole year long program, and they're kinda just references

nah, text books are for the helpless. im in college, only bought 2 text books in 3 semesters, and thats because they had problem sets in them

i've been looking into doing this to some pedals for a long time, but never quite felt confident enough. wierd considering i build computers for side $

8string · 12-14-2007, 05:34 AM

Ok, taking this thread hostage....

Can anyone recommend a good soldering station? variable wattage and stuff..

LordOVchaoS · 12-14-2007, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8string

Ok, taking this thread hostage....

Can anyone recommend a good soldering station? variable wattage and stuff..

After months of researching and looking for the best one I bought a Xytronic xy9-60d. I found a great deal on one! Anything by Xytronic or Weller is going to be good. Look for something with a nichrome heating element!

JBroll · 12-14-2007, 07:27 AM

I like Weller stuff, myself. Don't get anything too big (over 50 watts and you can get into serious trouble with just about anything you'd be doing, I'd stick to something from 15 to 30), and go with something you think you'll be able to use well. I personally have problems with some pencil tools because I have a bit of a jitter and need something that can be more easily stabilized, so that can be as important as anything for me.

Jeff

12-13-2007, 02:16 PM	#1
shadowgenesis Yarrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bed Sty, Brooklyn, Ny Posts: 1,291 Real Name: dAN Rig: ? Thanked: 14	DIY Pedal Mods Are there any places to get reliable/quality mod designs for free? I'm just starting to learn some of the electronics and how to do it totally yourself, but i'm not at the point where i can just open a pedal and start changing shit on my own. My friend and i are gonna build a fuzz, and then for shits and giggles we're gonna like totally deconstruct my (previously modded) DS-1 and try and make our own design. jw. I wanna buy a Boss CS-3 or similar compressor pedal and mod it myself. "I have a koala bear infestation in my apartment. It's the cutest infestation ever. Way better than cockroaches..."

12-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
LordOVchaoS NUDE MAN! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 3,928 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: Xiphos 7-string+blackouts Rig: Engl SE->Vader Thanked: 57	Monte Allums Mods - Pedal Mods, Pickguard Shields & eNut Tuning System Monte sells kits and instructions to do some GREAT mods to lots of pedals! If you want to source your own parts buy these e-books: In search of great guitar tone? - Modify your guitar effect pedals to sound like boutique 'high dollar' effect pedals! Brian Wampler is a genius and a very generous guy to give out all this information. His books are AWESOME! This is how I got started. As always I am willing to help in any way I can. PM or email me any time you have a question! Edit: Oops... I missed the part where you said "free" Pm me! Tell me what you want to mod. www.bodenhamer-electronics.com the official gain merchant of sevenstring.org.

12-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#5
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 8,421 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: WTB: Dean EVO 7 Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 66	you mean, like $35 for a textbook? :P 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

12-14-2007, 05:34 AM	#8
8string grande puta de gear Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lofoten, Norway Posts: 391 Real Name: Kim Main Seven: Schecter Omen-7 Extreme Rig: Pod XT Live, Thanked: 4	Ok, taking this thread hostage.... Can anyone recommend a good soldering station? variable wattage and stuff.. mmmmmh... djent pie Balsawood 7, the way of life "Solos and indeed, life, are not complete without the use of melodic minor arpeggios on a daily basis." - Confucius

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12-13-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanked: 18	DIYStompboxes.com is a great forum for that sort of thing, and there are links to follow everywhere. Shoot me a PM, I do this stuff as a hobby too. Jeff

12-13-2007, 08:43 PM	#4
shadowgenesis Yarrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bed Sty, Brooklyn, Ny Posts: 1,291 Real Name: dAN Rig: ? Thanked: 14	ha. yeah. i did my first monte allum mod kit like.. two years ago? I realized it's really not rocket science, and now i'm studying (audio) electronics in school and my friend has been hardcore into it for a few weeks now, spending all his (college loan) money on effects and electronics stuff. i suppose i'll wait out to learn more about the particular components and their functions in school before i get too into it. I don't feel like paying 35 bux for a book just yet if it's stuff i'm likely going to learn in the near future.

12-13-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
shadowgenesis Yarrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bed Sty, Brooklyn, Ny Posts: 1,291 Real Name: dAN Rig: ? Thanked: 14	mannnn. text books are for college kids. everything i do at school is hands on. We got two books for the whole year long program, and they're kinda just references

12-14-2007, 07:27 AM	#10
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanked: 18	I like Weller stuff, myself. Don't get anything too big (over 50 watts and you can get into serious trouble with just about anything you'd be doing, I'd stick to something from 15 to 30), and go with something you think you'll be able to use well. I personally have problems with some pencil tools because I have a bit of a jitter and need something that can be more easily stabilized, so that can be as important as anything for me. Jeff


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