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These are Modifications to your EXISTING PEDAL. YOUR PEDAL MUST BE SHIPPED TO CMAT.
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Boss CS-3
Opto PLUS
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CS-3 Mod
Compression Sustainer
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This is exactly the same kit as the very popular CS3 Opto Mod but it incorporates the PLUS MOD, a Chip Adapter Mod. By replacing one of the CS3's inline chips with the Chip Adapter and a Burr Brown OPA2134PA Dual Opamp the clarity is greatly increased and the noise decreased. This is one sweet sounding compressor with this mod. A truly great sounding mod just got better. A really great compressor lets the true character of the signal come through preserving all the frequencies of the original signal. This is exactly what the CS-3 Opto Plus Mod does, and it does it very well. This MOD is modeled after the character of the old vintage Opto Compressors. These compressors are highly sought after today for their ability to compress a signal in a very smooth yet transparent way. This mod achieves this and more. In fact, you can use a modded CS-3 as a front end compressor for your personal studio. You can use it for vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, etc. The results will be nothing short of amazing. If you're looking for a great compressor that won't break the bank and will inspire you, this is the MOD for you. This best selling Mod just got better!.
The following MODs are performed:
Chip Adapter Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
More Clarity & Body Mods
Following parts are used:
Four Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Five Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Metal Film Resistor
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
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Boss CS-3
OPTO
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The Boss CS-3 mod, according to some, is what put Monte Allums on the map as a legitimate DIY pedal mod supplier. The regular CS-3 Mod is a best selling mod to date and rightly so. Many feel it is better than a certain very popular pedal modders boutique compressor that sells for 3X the cost of a modded used CS-3. Without a doubt, a modded CS-3 is one of the most inspiring compressor. This CS-3 mod rivals, the Waves Renaissance Compressor. What makes a great compressor is one that doesn't alter the original tone in a negative way. Most compressors shave off a bit of the top end of the signal and muddy up the mids and bass. A really great compressor lets the true character of the signal come through preserving all the frequencies of the original signal. This is exactly what the CS-3 Opto Mod does, and it does it very well. It is modeled after the character of the old vintage Opto Compressors. These compressors are highly sought after today for their ability to compress a signal in a very smooth yet transparent way. This mod achieves this and more. In fact, Monte Allums uses a CS-3 with this exact mod as a front end compressor for his personal studio. You can use it for vocals, acoustic guitar and keyboards. The results are nothing short of amazing. If you're looking for a great compressor that won't break the bank and will inspire you, this is the mod for you. This best selling Mod just got better. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Opto Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
More Clarity & Body Mods
Following parts are used:
Four Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Five Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Metal Film Resistor
Three 1N34A Germanium Diode
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss CS-3 modded with OPTO Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp mic'd with a SM57 and a Yamaha Magicstomp II
Sample 1: CS-3 OPTO MOD
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Boss DS-1
Rectifier
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This mod is designed to be an absolutely "In Yo Face" Distortion. The name alone conjures up images of a pedal that takes no prisoners. This is one awesome pedal after the mod. Tons of volume and some of the richest, smoothest, tastiest distortion you have ever heard. Looking for that Satriani type wall of sound with thick tasty leads. This is the mod for you. Those of you that like the SD-808 mod will love this mod also. Very similar harmonic structure with enhanced pinched harmonics and sustain for days. There's a wide variety of tone in this mod. With the gain turned down you'll get this smooth edgy vibe that's almost like an overdrive. Push the gain up and and this pedal will go into heavenly type distortion with no splattiness or flabby bass. Thick and smooth is the order of the day. Not a raspy tone in this mod. If you're looking for a pedal that sounds equally good at bedroom or concert volume this is the mod for you. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Smoother Gain Mod
Clarity Mods
Rectifier Diode Mod
More Bass & Mids Mods
Brighter LED Mod
Following parts are used:
Three Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Four .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Two Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Carbon Composite Resistor
Two 1N34A Germanium Diode
Super Bright LED
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss DS-1 with the Rectifier mod. A Strat through a stock Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp mic'd with a SM57. The Uni-Vibe type Chorus effect is a Yamaha MagicStomp II. A modded CS-3 Opto Compressor is used on this mp3.
Sample 1: DS-1 Rectifier
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Boss DS-1
CMAT Rectifier Tri Gain
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This mod was just a great stroke of insight. This mod will give you the DS-1 AND the Rectifier mods in one! Using a toggle switch allows you to have rich smooth distortion of the rectifier mod or the thick fat distortion and sustain of the regular DS-1 mod. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Smoother Gain Mod
Clarity Mods
Rectifier Diode Mod
More Bass & Mids Mods
Brighter LED Mod
Following parts are used:
Three Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Four .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Two Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Carbon Composite Resistor
Two 1N34A Germanium Diode
Super Bright LED
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss DS-1 with the Rectifier mod. A Strat through a stock Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp mic'd with a SM57. The Uni-Vibe type Chorus effect is a Yamaha MagicStomp II. A modded CS-3 Opto Compressor is used on this mp3.
Sample 1: DS-1 Rectifier
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Boss SD-1
Super OverDrive
SD-1 MOD
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This is probably the one of the best kept secrets on the planet at $40 USD. This pedal is a sleeper and a steal. New it is half of what a used TS9 sells for on eBay. What's really amazing is how great this pedal sounds with this Mod. So for $40+$40 you get a pedal that blows away the competition. No hype, this Mod is THAT Good! Stock the SD-1 delivers warm fat tones. The stock SD-1 from the factory sounds rather bland and not very transparent. The PCB is almost exactly the same as a Tube Screamer. The stock SD-1 also comes with the famed JRC4558D opamp chip. You can change the character of the pedal by swapping out different chips. This mod will make you want to throw away your Tube Screamer. Well, maybe not, but this mod transforms this already good sounding pedal into absolutely one of the best Overdrive pedals sold anywhere at any price! |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Super smooth gain Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
2X Gain Mod
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Four .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Carbon Film
Resistor
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss SD-1 with SD-1 Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Blues Junior amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: SD-1 Clean Boost
Sample 2: SD-1 Clean Boost
Sample 3: SD-1 Clean Boost
Sample 4: SD-1 Clean Boost
Sample 5: SD-1 Clean Boost
Sample 6: SD-1 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 7: SD-1 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 8: SD-1 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 9: SD-1 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 10: SD-1 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 11: SD-1 Gain Maxxed
Sample 12: SD-1 Gain Maxxed
Sample 13: SD-1 Gain Maxxed
Sample 14: SD-1 Gain Maxxed
Sample 15: SD-1 Gain Maxxed
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Boss SD-1
Super OverDrive
TS-808 MOD
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This mod takes the SD-1 and mods it to TS808 specs. The circuit of the SD-1 is almost exactly the same as the TS9. This mod includes all the mods in the regular SD-1 mod, plus it adds three extra components that will take the SD-1 to TS808 specs. I have also included the Higher Quality Version of the JRC4558D chip. The stock SD-1 comes with the cheaper JRC4558DD op-amp chip. It also adds a 3mm Super Bright Blue LED and a resistor replacement that will increase the brightness of the LED. What's really amazing is how great this pedal sounds with this Mod. It also includes the symmetrical clipping mod for those that prefer Ibanez TS808 clipping over Boss asymmetrical clipping. |
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The following MODs are performed:
TS-808 Mod
JRC4558D Chip Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Symmetrical Clipping Mod
Super Smooth Gain Mod
Clarity Mods
Diode Mod
2X Gain Mod
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors Four .1uF Metal Film Capacitors Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors One Carbon Film Resistor Three Carbon Composition Resistors Three 1N4002 Diodes One JRC4558D op-amp Chip and Socket |
Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss SD-1 with TS-808 Mod. Played on a Strat
with a DiMarzio PAF Pro at the bridge and two DiMarzio Virtual Vintage pups at the neck and middle positions. The amp was a 1975 Fender Super Reverb and the mic was a SM57. Some parts of the mp3 were recorded with the bridge pickup coil split.
Sample 1: SD-1 TS-808 MOD
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Boss SD-1
Super OverDrive
GT MOD
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This is the third mod for a Boss SD-1. This mod is built around a Germanium Transistor. A Germanium Transistor in this circuit, along with a few other tweaks here and there, transforms this pedal into an absolute tone monster! This mod combines the positive qualities of the first two SD-1 Mods to create an unbelievably great overdrive. Some say the SD-808 best SD-1 mod available. The SD-1 GT is more transparent than either of the other two SD-1 Mods. It has a very slight mid boost which helps you stand out in a mix. But the real magic happens in the upper frequencies. If you've ever played a vintage Script Dyna Comp or Ross compressor you've experienced the magic that happens in the upper range of those pedal and give them the magic that pro players rave about. That same magic is present in the SD-1 GT Mod. Note clarity is the best of any pedal mod to date. The RAT 2 Fat Rat Mod comes very close but the GT has a tad better note clarity. Also incorporated are two switches into the SD-1 GT Mod. One switch adds presence and gain while the other switch toggles between Asymmetrical (Boss) and Symmetrical (Ibanez) Clipping. There are a ton of tonal options available here. Want clean boost. No problem. Want note articulation and clarity. No problem. Want smooth creamy overdrive. No problem. Want a combination of them all. You got it. Very versatile Mod that offers a wide pallet of tonal colors. To add a little icing on the cake it also ncludes the extremely popular and quiet OPA2134PA Burr Brown op-amp. So, you thought the SD-808 was a great mod? Wait till you hear the GT! |
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The following MODs are performed:
TS-808 Mod
RC4558D Chip Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Symmetrical Clipping Mod
Super Smooth Gain Mod
Clarity Mods
Diode Mod
2X Gain Mod
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Four .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Carbon Film Resistor
Three Carbon Composition
Resistors
Three 1N4002 Diodes
One JRC4558D op-amp Chip
and Socket
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss SD-1 with TS-808 Mod. Played on a Strat
with a DiMarzio PAF Pro at the bridge and two DiMarzio Virtual Vintage pups at the neck and middle positions. The amp was a 1975 Fender Super Reverb and the mic was a SM57. Some parts of the mp3 were recorded with the bridge pickup coil split.
Sample 1: SD-1 TS-808 MOD
Sample 2: SD-1 Asym Clipping MOD
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Boss BD-2
Blues Driver
H2O PLUS
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This is exactly like my regular BD-2 H2O mod except with a Chip Adapter and a Burr Brown OPA2134PA opamp. Words are not adequate to describe what a OPA2134PA opamp does to the tone of a H2O modded BD-2. A Smoking Clean Boost and the smoothest overdrive you will ever hear from a BD-2. The Burr Brown chip completely transforms the H2O into a Boutique Killer! And to top it off the OPA2134PA chip is socketed so you can experiment with other opamps like a RC4558P. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Opamp MOD
H2O Mod
Dynamic Gain Mod
Transparent Tone Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
2nd Order Harmonics Mod Â
Following parts are used:
Two .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
3mm Super Bright White LED
Four 1N4002 Diodes
Two 1N34A Germanium Diodes
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss BD-2 with H2O Mod. Played on a Strat
with a DiMarzio PAF Pro at the bridge and two DiMarzio Virtual Vintage pups at the neck and middle positions. The amp used was a Stock 2000 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and the mic was a SM57. Some parts of the mp3 were recorded with the bridge pickup coil split. Pay close attention and see if you can tell when the pedal is engaged and by-passed at the first of the mp3. Very hard to tell. Also notice how I used the volume at the guitar to control the gain. This is one Dynamic pedal after the mod. Very tube-amp like and very transparent letting the tone of your guitar and amp come through
Sample 1: BD-2 H2O Mod
Sample 2: BD-2 H2O Mod Groove
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Boss BD-2
Blues Driver
H2O MOD
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This mod transforms the BD-2 into a completely transparent pedal letting the true character of your guitar, pickups and amp shine through. Not only is it completely transparent, it's also extremely Dynamic. As you turn the Gain knob up on the pedal you can control the amount of gain using the volume control on your guitar. The BD-H2O will react exactly like a tube driven amp. The shriek highs and splatty gain of the stock BD-2 are completely removed. Compared to our regular BD-2 mod this mod has a much flatter EQ.
The regular BD-2 Mod has a slight mid boost and a little less gain than the BD-H2O Mod. Both mods remove the nasty decay of the stock BD-2's gain. The splatty decay of the stock BD-2's gain is a common gripe for the BD-2. This mod completely removes this issue with this pedal. Also included a Super Bright 3mm White Clear LED. A modified resistor increases the brightness of the LED X3. You can use the LED as a flashlight on stage after the mod, it is that bright, almost blinding. This is undoubtedly the best mod on the planet for a BD-2 |
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The following MODs are performed:
H2O Mod
Dynamic Gain Mod
Transparent Tone Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
2nd Order Harmonics Mod
Following parts are used:
Two .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
3mm Super Bright White LED
Four 1N4002 Diodes
Two 1N34A Germanium Diodes
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss BD-2 with H2O Mod. Played on a Strat
with a DiMarzio PAF Pro at the bridge and two DiMarzio Virtual Vintage pups at the neck and middle positions. The amp used was a Stock 2000 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and the mic was a SM57. Some parts of the mp3 were recorded with the bridge pickup coil split. Pay close attention and see if you can tell when the pedal is engaged and by-passed at the first of the mp3. Very hard to tell. Also notice how I used the volume at the guitar to control the gain. This is one Dynamic pedal after the mod. Very tube-amp like and very transparent letting the tone of your guitar and amp come through
Sample 1: BD-2 H2O Mod
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Boss BD-2
Blues Driver -
BD-2 MOD
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This mod is different than a Tube Screamer in that it is much more transparent and more truly represents a driven tube amp. Straight from the factory the Boss Blues Driver tends to have a very harsh and buzz saw type gain. The BD-2 Mod transforms this pedal into a truly great sounding pedal pushing it into Boutique territory. When used at moderate to loud levels with an amp it is reminiscent of a Vintage Plexi Marshall with smooth round yet biting overdrive. This mod simply must be experienced and felt to be believed, it is that good! This mod pushes the Blues Driver into Hi-Fi territory. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Super smooth gain Mod
Transparent Tone Mod
Tube Screamer Emulation Mod
2nd Order Harmonics Mod
Following parts are used:
One Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Two Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Carbon Film
Resistor
Three 1N4002 Diodes
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss BD-2 with BD-2 Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Blues Junior amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: BD-2 Clean Boost
Sample 2: BD-2 Clean Boost
Sample 3: BD-2 Clean Boost
Sample 4: BD-2 Clean Boost
Sample 5: BD-2 Clean Boost
Sample 6: BD-2 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 7: BD-2 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 8: BD-2 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 9: BD-2 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 10: BD-2 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 11: BD-2 Gain Maxxed
Sample 12: BD-2 Gain Maxxed
Sample 13: BD-2 Gain Maxxed
Sample 14: BD-2 Gain Maxxed
Sample 15: BD-2 Gain Maxxed
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MT-2 Sustania
Tri-Gain PLUS
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Same as my regular Tri-Gain Mod but with the amazing upgraded OpAmp chip and mount. |
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The following MODs are performed:
OpAmp Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
More Clarity & Body Mods
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Carbon Film
Resistor
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
One 1N4002 Rectifier Diode
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Sound Samples
This mp3 was graciously recorded and sent to me by Sasha Brusin. Sasha recorded it using an MT-2 modded with my new Sustainia Tri-Gain Plus Mod with a Chip Adapter and a OPA2134PA Burr Brown Chip. The clip was recorded directly into Guitar Rig, set for a CLEAN Plexi emulation. Delay was added for ambience, nothing else.
Sample 1: MT-2 PLUS
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Boss MT-2 Metal Zone (Sustainia) MOD
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This is arguably the most popular pedal Boss sells, receiving almost 1000 reviews at Harmony Central. Stock this pedal actually sounds pretty good. But it lacks clarity and gets muddy at higher gain settings, plus it's way too nasal sounding. If you're looking for a thick and heavy distortion with attitude this mod is for you. With this mod this pedal has it all - chunk, harmonics (pinched harmonics are enhanced 4X), thick and soupy distortion with tasty highs and punchy mids and a bottom end that takes no prisoners. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
More Clarity & Body Mods
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Carbon Film
Resistor
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
One 1N4002 Rectifier Diode
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Boss MT-2 with Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Blues Junior amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: MT-2 MOD
Sample 2: MT-2 MOD
Sample 3: MT-2 MOD
Sample 4: MT-2 MOD
Sample 5: MT-2 MOD
Sample 6: MT-2 MOD
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Boss MT-2
Tri-Gain MOD
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Same as my regular MT-2 Mod but with a switch. The switch will offer 3 gains. One side will engage the 1N34A diodes and one side the LEDs. The middle will bypass the diodes altogether which will give you a very overdrive type gain structure with the gain turned down. This toggle switch makes the MT-2 (Sustainia Mod) a very versatile pedal. One that will cover the heavier stuff for the metal heads and the bluesier stuff for rock and blues players. You will not believe the smooth thich gain the LEDs give you. This is a solo players dream mod! A Great Mod just got 3X better. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
More Clarity & Body Mods
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One 2.2k ohm Carbon Film
Resistor
One 1N34A Germanium Diode
One 1N4002 Rectifier Diode
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Sound Samples
This mp3 was graciously recorded and sent to me by Sasha Brusin. Sasha recorded it using an MT-2 modded with my new Sustainia Tri-Gain Plus Mod with a Chip Adapter and a OPA2134PA Burr Brown Chip. The clip was recorded directly into Guitar Rig, set for a CLEAN Plexi emulation. Delay was added for ambience, nothing else.
Sample 1: MT-2 PLUS
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OD-3 Supra PLUS MOD
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This is exactly like the regular OD-3 Supra mod except with a Chip Adapter and a Burr Brown OPA2134PA opamp. Words are not adequate to describe what a OPA2134PA opamp does to the tone of a Supra modded OD-3. A Smoking Clean Boost and the smoothest overdrive you will ever hear from a OD-3. The Burr Brown chip completely transforms the Supra into a Boutique Killer! And to top it off the OPA2134PA chip is socketed so you can experiment with other opamps. |
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The following MODs are performed:
OpAmp MOD
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Less Flabby Bass Body Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
2X Gain Mod
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum Capacitors
Six Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Resistor
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New Clip!
Supra Clip: Fender Stratocaster
->OD-3 Supra->CS-3 Opto
->Fender Hotrod Deluxe->SM-57
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Boss OD-3 OverDrive
SUPRA MOD
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This is by far the best sounding Boss Over Drive right out of the box. Boss almost got this one right. Almost because even though this is a great sounding pedal it lacks clarity and note definition. The gain is also rather splatty in the bass gain. This mod improves all those things. It adds two Germanium Diodes to even out the gain structure and remove the splattiness. It upgrades several lower quality capacitors in strategic areas of the signal path which substantially improves the clarity and focus of the OD-3. With the mod this is one of the best, most transparent Over Drive. All the original tone of your guitar and amp are preserved. This pedal will go from transparent clean boost to Rich and Creamy Over Drive and all points in between. |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Tube Tone Mod
Transparent Mod
Less Flabby Bass Body Mod
Clarity Mods
Germanium Diode Mod
2X Gain Mod
Following parts are used:
Two Tantalum Capacitors
Six Metal Film Capacitors
Three Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Resistor
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Sound Samples
New Clip!
Supra Clip: Fender Stratocaster
->OD-3 Supra->CS-3 Opto
->Fender Hotrod Deluxe->SM-57
Old Clips: Played entirely through a Boss OD-3 with OD-3 Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Blues Junior amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: OD-3 Clean Boost
Sample 2: OD-3 Clean Boost
Sample 3: OD-3 Clean Boost
Sample 4: OD-3 Clean Boost
Sample 5: OD-3 Clean Boost
Sample 6: OD-3 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 7: OD-3 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 8: OD-3 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 9: OD-3 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 10: OD-3 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 11: OD-3 Gain Maxxed
Sample 12: OD-3 Gain Maxxed
Sample 13: OD-3 Gain Maxxed
Sample 14: OD-3 Gain Maxxed
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Boss GE-7 Equalizer MOD
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This is very handy tone shaping tool to have on your pedal board. This is actually a very nice sounding EQ right off the shelf. But it suffers from excessive noise as a result of the cheaper components Boss uses. This mod replaces all four of the cheaper noisy op-amp chips with three low noise higher quality RC4559P chips and one TL072 chip. Lower quality capacitors are also replaced reducing noise even more and also adding a more focused Hi-Fi tone to the circuit. Noise is substantially reduced and the signal is passed through preserving the original tone of your guitar. The bypass circuit is also much improved. You will not find a better mod than this anywhere for the GE-7! |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Fuller Tone Mod
Transparency Mods
Clarity Mods
Following parts are used:
Three RC4559P Op-Amp Chip
One TL072 Op-Amp Chip
Four Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
Five .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Three Tantalum Capacitors
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Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Plus MOD
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This is exactly the same mod as my popular GE-7 mod but with my new Dual Stacked Chip Adapter Mod with two Burr Brown OPA2134PA opamps with sockets. Sockets for the RC4559P opamps so you can swap them out if you like. Also, a Super Bright White LED. If you thought the regular GE-7 mod was quiet wait until you hear the GE-7 with a pair of OPA2134PA opamps in the circuit. This pedal now passes pristine clean signal from the input to the output. This is one awesome tone-shaping tool after this mod! Clarity and focus is unbelievably good. As a clean boost it doesn't get any better than this.
IMPORTANT! - The New GE-7 Plus Mod will only work with the newer GE-7 that has a PCB Board that looks like this. The mod will not work with the older GE-7 PCB that looks like this. The older GE-7 adapter is not compatible with the inline opamp of that pedal. |
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Following parts are used: Dual Stacked Chip Adapter with a pair of Burr Brown OPA2134PA opamps with sockets, three Tantalum Capacitors, one Metal Film Capacitor, four Boxed Metal Film Capacitors, Super Bright White LED and I also modify a resistor that increases the brightness of the LED. Solder and Desoldering Braid along with detailed easy-to-follow Mod Instructions. |
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Boss CE-2 &
CE-2B Chorus
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This is, by far, the best analog chorus pedal I have ever played. Even though it's no longer in production there are tens of thousands of these pedals being used by pros all over the world. What this mod does, is to improve several areas in the circuit. First, it modifies the voltage giving the pedal more headroom and improving the quality of the effect. The pedal can now be used with a standard Boss PSA power 9V adapter. The main opamp is replaced with a OPA2134PA Burr Brown opamp. This is a very Hi-Fi Low Noise opamp and will add clarity and fullness to the effect. Several key components in the circuit are upgraded with higher quality components. This will add clarity, fullness and a much more focused tone to the circuit. The mod also increases the brightness of the LED. A new capacitor doubles the rate of the chorus effect to give you a super fast chorus effect while preserving the slow rate. The richness of the actual chorus effect has also been enhanced. If you are looking for an absolutely beautiful, rich, smooth and lush chorus effect this is the mod for you. A great sounding analog chorus just got 10X better!
This will also work on the CE-2B (Bass) Pedal |
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The following MODs are performed:
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Lower noise Mod
Richer and 2x Rate Chorus Mods
Headroom Mod
Following parts are used:
Burr Brown OPA2134PA Op-Amp
One Resistor
Four Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
One Metal Film Capacitors
Three Tantalum Capacitors
One 16V Capacitor
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Sound Samples
CE-2 Chorus Sound Samples - Played entirely through a Boss CE-2 modded with our Mod Kit. Played on A Strat through a 2000 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: CE-2 MOD
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Boss DD-2/DD-3/DD-5 Hi-Cut MOD
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Note do not forget to specify your pedal! |
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This mod adds an analog feel to the delay affect. The original signal is unaffected. Comes with a 6-pole DPDT on-on-on Toggle Switch, two Metal Film Capacitors, heat-shrink tubing and 24 gauge hook-up wire. One side of the switch cuts the highs in the delay and cuts each repeat more and more giving the delay a very warm analog feel.
The other side cuts the highs in the delay even more for an even warmer delay affect. The middle toggle position gives you the unaffected stock delay affect. So with this mod you get 3 delay options, high-cut, more high-cut and stock unaffected delay affect. Makes an already great delay pedal even better and more versatile |
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The following MODs are performed:
Hi-Cut Mod
Following parts are used:
Toggle Switch
Two Metal Film Capacitor
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Ibanez TS-9/TS-808 PLUS MOD
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Maxon OD-9
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Only available for the TS-9 and TS-808 and Maxon OD-9 which are virtually the same, the PLUS MOD makes this an even more awesome pedal then it already is. |
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The following MODs are performed:
OpAmp MOD
RC4558 Chip Mod
Brown Mod
Several Hi-Fi Mods
Super smooth gain Mod
Transparent Tone Mod
Following parts are used:
RC4558 Chip and Socket
Two Tantalum 1uF Capacitors
Three .1uF Metal Film Capacitors
Two Boxed Metal Film Capacitors
Brown Mod parts:
One 10k ohm Carbon Comp
Resistor
One 100 ohm Carbon Comp
Resistor
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Sound Samples
Played entirely through a Ibanez TS-9 with TS-9 Mod. Played on a Strat through a stock Fender Blues Junior amp mic'd with a SM57
Sample 1: TS-9 Clean Boost
Sample 2: TS-9 Clean Boost
Sample 3: TS-9 Clean Boost
Sample 4: TS-9 Clean Boost
Sample 5: TS-9 Clean Boost
Sample 6: TS-9 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 7: TS-9 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 8: TS-9 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 9: TS-9 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 10: TS-9 Gain at 12 o'clock
Sample 11: TS-9 Gain Maxxed
Sample 12: TS-9 Gain Maxxed
Sample 13: TS-9 Gain Maxxed
Sample 14: TS-9 Gain Maxxed
Sample 15: TS-9 Gain Maxxed
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Bleed Fix Add-On
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This is for a DIY Kit to do a Bleed Fix MOD on the SD-1
This MOD will prevent treble bleed-off |
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PLUS OpAmp
Add-On Mod
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Do you have an already Modded MT-2, CS-3, OD-3 or BD-2 and want more tone out of it? Get the PLUS OpAmp Add-On MOD! |
