After my successful attempt to modify my old Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal I thought I would have a go at making my Boss CS-3 Compression/Sustainer a quieter pedal when sustain levels are set high. I found some resources at Indy Guitarist on the Boss CS-3, and how to lower the …
One effect I’ve grown quite fond of over the last few years is the flange. I originally started playing with the effect on my old Zoom G7.1ut, just recently got hooked on it after reviewing the Ibanez AF2 Paul Gilbert Airplane flanger. I plan to buy one for myself soon. …
In part 1 I installed a selection of capacitors to sort out the noise issues commonly associated with the stock Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal. The next stage of my modifications was the Marshall JCM style tonal changes. cubisteffects gave me a selection of LEDs, capacitors and a a resistor to …
The Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal is a fairly common pedal amongst guitar players. It was my first ever effects pedal, and I am sure it was many players first pedal. It has very basic functionality, and especially after manufacturing of Boss pedals moved from Japan to Taiwan the quality of …