With most DS-1 versions using through-hole components, and with the schematics widely available, the BOSS DS-1 has been a prime target for do-it-yourselfers seeking to squeeze out all the tonal goodness they can get. One of the easiest mods you can perform on this classic distortion is the BOSS DS-1 Fat Mod, conceived and popularized […]
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The C6 Mod is by far the most popular modification for the BOSS SD-1. It’s extremely simple, just open the pedal and remove the capacitor labelled C6. But simple is not always best! If you’re curious about the C6 mod and want to know more, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll explore
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BOSS effects are a staple of the industry, but sometimes it can be difficult to see the indicator LEDs. In this article we go over a couple ways you can increase the brightness of the LED in your BOSS effects pedal. Both involve simple modifications, so get your soldering iron ready! What Type of LEDs
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The BOSS compact pedal series was introduced in 1977, and with it came the ACA adapter power supply. BOSS introduced it’s modern power adapter, the PSA adapter, and has since moved on from the unregulated ACA equivalent. As a result, guitarists purchasing these legacy BOSS pedals have found problems using the ACA-based pedals with the
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The BOSS DS-1 distortion has been with us for almost half a century. The DS-1 is a distortion pedal with a relatively simple circuit and has been popularized by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Joe Satriani, Robert Smith, Steve Vai, and others. Most iterations of the DS-1 have been built with through-hole electrical components, making
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