Modify Your Boss Ds 1

Boss ds 1 modifications stage one of this mod involves changing the clipping diodes which are responsible for all of the distortion characteristics of the pedal.

Modify your boss ds 1. Ok so i ve been looking for a simple mod for a boss ds 1 that i had laying around unused who doesn t have one laying around amirite. The difference between my modified pedal and a stock unit is impressive. My goal was to make an unusable pedal quite usable. I think i succeeded.

In its stock form the boss ds 1 suffers from a harsh undefined tone. With our mod the ds 1 is surprisingly warm with great bass response and a wide range of usable ton. The stock ds 1 uses a pair of 1n914 silicon diodes. Modify your boss ds 1 step 1.

Diy how tos february 2008 boss boss ds 1 mods. Well give you the information you need to build a version of the ds 1 distortion that matches. I call this the marshall in a box due to the improved smooth tube like sound. After the mods your pedal will have thick rich distortion and gain to spare.

Have you ever wanted to build your own ds 1 distortion but could only find work a likes schematics for the pre 1994 vintage ds 1 or just plain inaccurate schematics on the internet. I upgrade many circuit components to add richness clarity and fidelity to the sound. Nothing says underdog like the boss ds 1 but with a little help from fromel electronics you can transform you ds 1 into a snarling beast. Third hand something to hold the circuit board while you work.

Turn it into a great overdrive booster with a little effort. Check out the suggested changes in the charts below to get a warmer tone a scooped mid tone or simply less highs. So far i have modified two of these pedals. Home boss ds 1 mods.

We can change that quite easily however. In order to modify this distortion pedal you need to gain access to.