Guitarist

Mod Behaviour

THE BACKGROUND

GERALD BUTCHER, Via Email

often hear about classic effects pedal designs like the DS-1 by Boss being ‘modded’ by boutique makers. Why are these mods necessary? What are some mods that are typically done to established pedals and is it worth having them done to my own classic pedals? I have a Boss CE-1, Boss CE-2, Ibanez Tube Screamer

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Guitarist

Guitarist8 min read
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson is not your average guitar hero. Looking at his extensive back catalogue – from the early solo work, through Be-Bop Deluxe, Red Noise and beyond – shows an artist who maintains a youthful sense of curiosity and a disregard for the categor
Guitarist4 min read
Blues Headlines
Tutor Richard Barrett | Gear used Fender Stratocaster (with EMG DG20 pickup set), Keeley Boss SD-1 & Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue | Difficulty | 15 mins per example FEW PLAYERS have taken the blues vocabulary and incorporated it into progressive/psych
Guitarist6 min read
Delay
When we talk about echo, it might make you think of vintage effects, which may be dirty, distorted and lo-fi in character. In contrast, ‘delay’ started becoming the standard term when digital technology made it possible to manufacture cleaner and qui

Related