[Tech] HOW TO: The reversible 18v mod! - Page 3

stevo1 · 02-20-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sh4z

Hi Guys,

I have been discussing with a friend of mine about making up a circuit for switching between batteries 9v and 18v.

Essentially the switch will be 4 way with the following options.

1. 2 x 9v in Series - 18v mod.
2. 2 x 9v in Parallel; 9v.
3. 1st Battery 9v.
4. 2nd Battery 9v.

Any ideas

there is really no point for this. you'll only have two sounds. the 9v regular sound and the 18v sound. having two 9v batteries wired in parallel would only increase battery life, and being able to switch from one battery to another is pretty pointless. i would suggest only wiring two of the option mentioned. the regular 9v only 1 and the 18v series thing. but hey. not my choice.

sh4z · 03-09-2011, 06:26 PM

Thanks for the input... any idea how to actually wire it up though? I was hoping to get like a schematic or something.

stevo1 · 03-14-2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sh4z

Thanks for the input... any idea how to actually wire it up though? I was hoping to get like a schematic or something.

i really dont know how to wire the 9v and 18v mod to a toggle switch to change whenever. i know someone has done it, but i havent done it myself. i just stick with th 18v mod. feel free to search for it though! it might even be in this thread

TRENCHLORD · 04-29-2011, 10:28 PM

I tried 18v mod and I preferred the 9v sound. Not a huge difference either way, but definetly noticable. The thing is, when I roll the volume back just a TINY bit when in 9v mode, it sounds almost and feels almost like 18v mod with volume max. I do think the toggle option is perfect solution though. Variety is always a great option.

Gothical · 04-30-2011, 03:19 PM

Just did the 18v mod in my RGA8 with emg 808 and I can safely say that I really prefer the 18v mod. The bass was definitely much more punchier and the highs were more pronounced. By the way Im tuned EBEADGBE so I needed more bass for the E but the pickups didnt seem to handle that too well but now I just couldnt be more happier. Now how the hell do i get rid of the damn buzz

stevo1 · 05-05-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRENCHLORD

I tried 18v mod and I preferred the 9v sound. Not a huge difference either way, but definetly noticable. The thing is, when I roll the volume back just a TINY bit when in 9v mode, it sounds almost and feels almost like 18v mod with volume max. I do think the toggle option is perfect solution though. Variety is always a great option.

what pickups are you using?

TRENCHLORD · 05-05-2011, 08:27 PM

81/60 combo 9v for me. Although everyone's setup is different, and the string setup(tension/tuning) even makes a difference what will work best.

Jaqen · 08-30-2011, 05:54 AM

In my 707 there was a little more dynamics in clean sounds, distortion sounds are already compressed on their own, so the difference is minimal

Chris Migdalski · 10-23-2011, 09:46 AM

I have been using an 18Volt mod in my Ibanez RG2228 8 string for about a year now and have been very happy with it actually opening up the characteristics of the EMG's tone but I have an idea.....If I wanted to install a push pull volume knob as a switch to say RUN the 18 volt mod as the knob is normally pushed in and then just 9 volts pulled out ...has anybody tried this seems easy enough...just curious on opinions

GnarlesBronson · 10-31-2011, 03:48 AM

Awesome. Doing this at some point this week!

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03-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#52
sh4z SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 495 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the input... any idea how to actually wire it up though? I was hoping to get like a schematic or something.

04-29-2011, 10:28 PM	#54
TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,662 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tried 18v mod and I preferred the 9v sound. Not a huge difference either way, but definetly noticable. The thing is, when I roll the volume back just a TINY bit when in 9v mode, it sounds almost and feels almost like 18v mod with volume max. I do think the toggle option is perfect solution though. Variety is always a great option.

04-30-2011, 03:19 PM	#55
Gothical ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Just did the 18v mod in my RGA8 with emg 808 and I can safely say that I really prefer the 18v mod. The bass was definitely much more punchier and the highs were more pronounced. By the way Im tuned EBEADGBE so I needed more bass for the E but the pickups didnt seem to handle that too well but now I just couldnt be more happier. Now how the hell do i get rid of the damn buzz

05-05-2011, 08:27 PM	#57
TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,662 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	81/60 combo 9v for me. Although everyone's setup is different, and the string setup(tension/tuning) even makes a difference what will work best.

08-30-2011, 05:54 AM	#58
Jaqen ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Italy, Senigallia Posts: 11 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In my 707 there was a little more dynamics in clean sounds, distortion sounds are already compressed on their own, so the difference is minimal

10-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#59
Chris Migdalski SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Port St. John, FL Posts: 106 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have been using an 18Volt mod in my Ibanez RG2228 8 string for about a year now and have been very happy with it actually opening up the characteristics of the EMG's tone but I have an idea.....If I wanted to install a push pull volume knob as a switch to say RUN the 18 volt mod as the knob is normally pushed in and then just 9 volts pulled out ...has anybody tried this seems easy enough...just curious on opinions

10-31-2011, 03:48 AM	#60
GnarlesBronson aka FistedSister Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 297 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Awesome. Doing this at some point this week!