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Stevi
Copper Member

Denmark
3 Posts

Posted - 01/11/2009 : 13:57:46

Got it a week ago, OD-1 from 1983. I haven't taken it apart to see the number on the PCB yet.
Of course it is not a silver screw first edition, but it IS near mint AND in the original box. I really like the sound of it. Very tubescreamer-ish, but also very different. It compresses in a very musical way, and is very usable. I'm using it in my live rig right now.

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Laurie
Double Platinum Member

Canada
4854 Posts

Posted - 01/11/2009 : 16:19:22

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Originally posted by Stevi

Got it a week ago, OD-1 from 1983. I haven't taken it apart to see the number on the PCB yet.
Of course it is not a silver screw first edition, but it IS near mint AND in the original box. I really like the sound of it. Very tubescreamer-ish, but also very different. It compresses in a very musical way, and is very usable. I'm using it in my live rig right now.

That's a vey nice OD-1 you have there... congrats!

silvertone6120
Gold Member

USA
609 Posts

Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:32:12

Very nice. I just recently got an OD-1 as well but mine is boxless unfortunately. I'm still shaking it down tonewise.

Dr. Bob, I haven't forgot your request for pics. I promise I'll get it in gear someday...

nion
Silver Member

USA
164 Posts

Posted - 01/11/2009 : 21:57:46

Just got a ML-2 on eBay; waiting for it to come!

Edited by - nion on 01/11/2009 21:59:25

Laurie
Double Platinum Member

Canada
4854 Posts

Posted - 01/12/2009 : 00:32:36

Thought I would never find a good one of these... But it was all good today

silvertone6120
Gold Member

USA
609 Posts

Posted - 01/12/2009 : 03:28:39

Won this one on ebay this evening:

No box or manual, but for 45 bucks I'm not complaining!

cctsim
Silver Member

United Kingdom
418 Posts

Posted - 01/12/2009 : 17:02:56

I got these pedals over Christmas. I already converted the EHX ones to boss type dc sockets. The EHX metal case is a "little bugger" to drill. And there goes the warranty up in flames...

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The big muff has actually the worst quality pcb layout I've ever seen. You'd expect a box like that would have the fattest traces and solder pads possible, but no, they have to opt for a "spider web". Really, the designer of this pcb should quit his job asap and sell falafel in NYC.

My advice, steer clear off the American NYC re-issue, it is not worth the money. Build one on your own if you like its sound.
</Rant>

The small clone/stone are really cool pedals though. The big muff is more suitable for bass guitar stock. I replaced the 1uF Electrolytics with 0.1uF metal film and it is still to "bassy". In the process, I ruined several traces, even by using a small 10 W soldering iron that is.

Stengah2010
Silver Member

Australia
167 Posts

Posted - 01/16/2009 : 10:24:40

Hello all,

The madness continues:

DF-2 - MIJ April 1987 - With box and manuals
DS-1 - MIT November 1989 - No box or manuals
GEB-7 - MIT September 2001 - With box and manuals

Man the wallet has taken a beating this month

57 compacts and counting

HAMMERPANTS
Copper Member

41 Posts

Posted - 01/19/2009 : 01:37:09

bought both of these today off craigslist,

both MIJ, i just added them to the headcount

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Gizzorge
Silver Member

USA
245 Posts

Posted - 01/20/2009 : 22:51:11

Sad to report, I had to return my DM-3. It was way more beat up than the sales guy coped to on the phone, and with the whine, I could not justify spending what I did on it.

So, I am back in the hunt for a nice DM-3!!!