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Bookie
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/22/2008 : 17:26:27
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| I know I saw a thread somewhere on here about this, but i caouldn't find it again. When I engage my DS-1 I lose volume. Even with the level and the gain cranked all the way up I lose volume. Has anyone else had this problem? Are there any solutions for it? |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 00:46:13
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mods are about the only surefire way to boost output.
i've had this happen with many humbucker guitars with high output pickups. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 02:08:44
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| there is probably a loose wire or cap somewhere in there. how old is the pedal. you can check to see if there is something loose. but if you are not handy buy a new one ds-1's are the least expensive boss pedal i have 2 of them |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 08:24:53
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Hi Bookie (Tim)
welcome to the forum from Australia.
The volume drop issue, is common to some of the DS-1's
You didn't mention, which types of pickups are on your guitar.
It makes a difference.
Especially if they are active, or hot humbuckers.
As Zen said, mods will make a difference.
Laurie has been having great success with the SEM Seeing Eye Mod.
And there is the DS-1 Melanhead mod, which tone wise, is my favorite mod.
There are links to both of these mods in the Technical FAQ area.
Even just changing one or both pf the clipping diodes to a red LED will make a difference to the output level.
But if you are running hot, or active pickups, them it's a bit of a different story.
Zen will tell you more about the ANTI-Magic with pedals & Active-hot pickups.
Regards Dr. Bob
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Bookie
Copper Member
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 12:29:28
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Oops!!!! I found the other thread... pretty sad since I posted to the other one as well back in september lol  |
Edited by - Bookie on 10/23/2008 14:26:25 |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
837 Posts |
Posted - 10/23/2008 : 20:17:48
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i had most problems with les pauls and a G&L legacy with barden dual rail single coils.
here's something odd that just came to mind... and i'm curious if anyone can explain it.
i've found with some of the lower input impedance pedals that struggle with volume boosts that the initial setting of the pedal when it first gets power (when you plug the PS in, or if it's running off battery, when a cable gets put into the input jack) seems to have an effect on how loud it will get.
i'm mainly focusing on SD-1, DS-1, and OD-1's here, but i have noticed that depending upon where the level is set when it first gets juice can affect the max volume by a little bit. |
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Bookie
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 21:07:09
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| Now that's odd! I'll have to tinker with mine and see if it does that too. |
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Bookie
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 10/27/2008 : 15:29:52
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| So, I tried turning the volume on my ds-1 all the way down before powering it up. I did notice a slight difference with my Schecter Damien w/ EMG HZ pups. The volume loss wasn't as bad but, it was still noticeable. I also had the chance to use it w/ an Epiphone Dot w/ stock pups this past weekend. No volume loss whatsoever regardless of the volume position on powerup. I'm guessing the volume loss is caused by the hotter pups. I can't explain why there's less volume loss if the pedal is turned down at power up. Any Ideas? |
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DS-1 volume loss
