hey! very interesting video! im really new to modding diode in dirt pedals and i'd like to ask whether if there's some rules in changing the kinds of diode with other kind that rarely mentioned? cuz in my case, i really want to experiment with different diodes but i just want to make sure that i dont really roast my pedal because i put the wrong diode to the wrong circuit where certain kinds of diode is only fit for. for instance, i have a boss ds-1 pedal that has two 1N4148 diodes on d4 and d5 position, and i already did a mod where i just have to simply take them off and i just wonder if i can get a different characteristic by putting new unused diodes which i get from my broken amp, those are: red LEDs (which is pretty commonly mentioned alongside 1N4148s and no trouble to switch around them as far as i know of), and these others rarely mentioned 1N5240Bs, and 1N4744As (well to me they're unfamiliar). So are those rarely mentioned diodes are safe to replace the 4148s in my ds-1 pedal? what will happen if i just put them in the d4 position or d5 position only? and what tonal response that i will get after?? thank you :)
Hello, ive been a fan of your channel for quite sometime now, and i learned a ton already. Thanks for your help! I have a question, maybe you could help me because i can't find any info about this. I have a guitar pedal which has an issue with its on-off switch. Since its an always on pedal, I'd like to get rid of the switch completely so literally it becomes a real always on pedal. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!!
Hello i would love ro build a grunge pedal the original dod fx69A clone, i love this pedal i have the fx69B but it just doesnt sound the same, people say im crazy but it dont, do you build amd sell or would you put a kit together for me and i could buil?
What's a good 3PDT switch? Need a latching one to replace my broken Small Clone switch, looking for a switch that stomps easily and doesn't need much force to turn it on
Hi Chris, the Tubescreamer is a 1590bb, overkill for a tubescreamer but it was my 3rd build approximately. I do have a voltage sag video, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/hCOfAgqXV1c/v-deo.html
I just got a Line 6 Uber Metal pedal for 5 bucks and it sounds amazing with lots of control.. Now time to hack it and see what else I can get to come out of it lol
Please fill me in. Ive always been under the impression Germanium Diodes were clear for example the 1n34a i used in my Klon Clone. And that silicon Diodes were cylindrical black diodes, so can their be Germanium Black Diodes and Clear Silicon diodes? If so what are these two materials and the differences. Is it like with Capacitors where youve got Film, Ceramic, and plastic?? What is it that we are specifically talking about when we say Germanium diodes/ SIlicon Diodes. Thanks for the knowledge, it would be greatly appreciated!
Heres the one i sell. "SIL" is probably the key word "single in line" www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=476
@PollinatorMk2 I read a thread on DIYSB's about the LM308 / slew rate etc, recently. I always thought it was an expensive chip because it was high quility, not because it was out of production! lol
@chromespherecom i have a question: i have a small combo amp with awesome distortion can i take the distortion cirvut out of the amp and use it as a pedal?
Get out the dmm, some alligator clips (double ended) and download a function generator and feed a 1khz sine wave in to the input..use alligator clips and a couple sewing needles to poke around.. sheild to ground tip to probe.. start at the output and work your way backwards until you hear that 1khz sine wave come out of your amp.. PS use a solid state amp to avoid damaging more expensive tube components.
About the "better/worse" IC thing, it's worth noting that the Holy Grail of Rats, the LM308N, has a pathetic slew rate. So high-quality Burr Brown isn't appropriate in all circuits, specially dirt boxes.
There's more mods that You can do tutorials to know?or youtube channels that You follow? Good videos
Can you do a tutorial for a whammy modification, preset switcher? :)
Great, clear instructional vids... I'm inspired to solder every time I watch your channel... Cheers.
Thanks Bob, happy soldering! :)
Nice Job! Tou know how to do to add a tap tempo Button on delay pedal? Tnks a Lot!
hey! very interesting video! im really new to modding diode in dirt pedals and i'd like to ask whether if there's some rules in changing the kinds of diode with other kind that rarely mentioned? cuz in my case, i really want to experiment with different diodes but i just want to make sure that i dont really roast my pedal because i put the wrong diode to the wrong circuit where certain kinds of diode is only fit for. for instance, i have a boss ds-1 pedal that has two 1N4148 diodes on d4 and d5 position, and i already did a mod where i just have to simply take them off and i just wonder if i can get a different characteristic by putting new unused diodes which i get from my broken amp, those are: red LEDs (which is pretty commonly mentioned alongside 1N4148s and no trouble to switch around them as far as i know of), and these others rarely mentioned 1N5240Bs, and 1N4744As (well to me they're unfamiliar). So are those rarely mentioned diodes are safe to replace the 4148s in my ds-1 pedal? what will happen if i just put them in the d4 position or d5 position only? and what tonal response that i will get after?? thank you :)
Hello, ive been a fan of your channel for quite sometime now, and i learned a ton already. Thanks for your help!
I have a question, maybe you could help me because i can't find any info about this.
I have a guitar pedal which has an issue with its on-off switch. Since its an always on pedal, I'd like to get rid of the switch completely so literally it becomes a real always on pedal. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!!
Do you have any tip about how to change a common reverb into a shimmer reverb?
Hello i would love ro build a grunge pedal the original dod fx69A clone, i love this pedal i have the fx69B but it just doesnt sound the same, people say im crazy but it dont, do you build amd sell or would you put a kit together for me and i could buil?
Hoping to do something similar soon thanks
What's a good 3PDT switch? Need a latching one to replace my broken Small Clone switch, looking for a switch that stomps easily and doesn't need much force to turn it on
+1 on changing the IC. I changed the op amp on my RAT to an LM308. Its a completely different pedal since.
What should I google for
those ‘diode socket’ things, please?
Yep. Or a 1p8t switch. You can do that on the clipping diodes as well
So after hearing this I think it is possible to make the dime distortion sound better or just different by changing the clipping diodes.
Maybe you answer it in the video, but what is the model of that case?
Also, have you done a video on a power sag knob?
Hi Chris, the Tubescreamer is a 1590bb, overkill for a tubescreamer but it was my 3rd build approximately. I do have a voltage sag video, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/hCOfAgqXV1c/v-deo.html
For PCB layouts, diptrace. The program in this video is just fireworks, a png editor
whats a good soldering iron? nothing too expensisve but nothing cheap?
I just got a Line 6 Uber Metal pedal for 5 bucks and it sounds amazing with lots of control.. Now time to hack it and see what else I can get to come out of it lol
Not sure, never done it before, but you would be playing around with mains voltage so prob not advised. GL
What computer program are you using to design your circuits?
Could you do a tutorial to build a noise surpressor ?
Please fill me in. Ive always been under the impression Germanium Diodes were clear for example the 1n34a i used in my Klon Clone. And that silicon Diodes were cylindrical black diodes, so can their be Germanium Black Diodes and Clear Silicon diodes? If so what are these two materials and the differences. Is it like with Capacitors where youve got Film, Ceramic, and plastic?? What is it that we are specifically talking about when we say Germanium diodes/ SIlicon Diodes. Thanks for the knowledge, it would be greatly appreciated!
Not sure, never modded one! Search around on the forums for some info.
Is there a special name for the type of socket that are using for the diodes? I'm struggling to find them online.
Heres the one i sell. "SIL" is probably the key word "single in line"
www.diyguitarpedals.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=476
@PollinatorMk2 I read a thread on DIYSB's about the LM308 / slew rate etc, recently. I always thought it was an expensive chip because it was high quility, not because it was out of production! lol
Thanks!
Isn't it possible to use a five position rotary switch for the input capacitors and use 5 different capacitors ?
Thought this was a comment to the 10 min fuzz video lol sorry. Yes, you can use any diode for diode clipping mod.
Here's my boss SD1 Germanium Buffers mod
Q5,Q6: Tesla 104NU71
D4: Tungsram OA1160
D5,D6: Telefunken 1N34A
C3: 150nf 63v Poly-Film (code 154)
R6: 10k 1/4w
IC: ST LM358
@chromespherecom
i have a question:
i have a small combo amp with awesome distortion can i take the distortion cirvut out of the amp and use it as a pedal?
can i use BAT42, BAT43 instead of BAT41 diode?
Yup awesomeness
How do I determine the input capacitor?
Check the schematic of the pedal. The input capacitor is the one closest to the input jack. Your signal must pass through this capacitor.
How do you fix a pedal that has water damage and won't turn on ?
The rice trick?
+DOMINIC LUZZI Well you have to figure out what part is bad and replace it.. You can just send it to me though ;)
Get out the dmm, some alligator clips (double ended) and download a function generator and feed a 1khz sine wave in to the input..use alligator clips and a couple sewing needles to poke around.. sheild to ground tip to probe.. start at the output and work your way backwards until you hear that 1khz sine wave come out of your amp.. PS use a solid state amp to avoid damaging more expensive tube components.
Hi, Can you pls help me to identify the chip on my pigtronix disnortion it has several sockets and not sure which one is. Can I send you my email?
Havent built one! sorry.
what kind of mod can you do to an MXR CLASSIC OVERDRIVE?
I married a lm741
Wire it up using offboard wiring. Search youtube for my video "offboard wiring" i explain how. Thanks
Bro.. IC sockets are a PITA.. friggin bend the pins every time ha, decent video though m8
About the "better/worse" IC thing, it's worth noting that the Holy Grail of Rats, the LM308N, has a pathetic slew rate. So high-quality Burr Brown isn't appropriate in all circuits, specially dirt boxes.
Came to do a mod on a pedal, not to hear a nerd talk, it even says easy. hate getting roped in