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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/22/2008 : 01:52:06
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| Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum and have a few questions I hope can be answered here. I just bought a DS-1 MIJ. According to the Boss serial number decoder it was produced in February 1981. I think the pedal originally had a silver screw but this one doesn't, only an old screw with a little bit of black plastic left on it. This DS-1 has the long dash, thinner lettering so I'm assuming it's one of the original models? I was under the impression these pedals had a flashing red check light that only lit when pressed, then turned off. Mine stays lit all the time when engaged. Does this sound wrong, and should it only flash and turn off? Also, if mine should have had a silver screw is there somewhere I can buy one to replace the one that came on mine? Thanks so much for your help. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 03:01:45
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Hi misterdetail
Welcome to the forum from Australia.
Regards Dr. Bob |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 03:27:29
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Welcome to Bossarea misterdetail!  |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 04:46:57
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| Thank you, I'm very happy to be here! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 14:12:26
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 15:05:34
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Hi misterdetail and welcome to the forum.
February 81 means the serial number is 0300. On these you would normally find the silver screw. The momentary LED disappeared earlier (around serial 9000) so the circuit in yours is probably original.
The silver screws are hard to come by today. They're not for sale anywhere today that I know of. In the late 70s/ early 80s they were often used on Japanese electronics so you might have luck and find one when you least expect it. |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 15:49:05
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| Thanks for the info, bossarea! 0300 is the number on my pedal. I was worried someone did a mod to it and didn't tell me. I won't worry about finding a silver screw if it never really had it. Thanks again! |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 16:11:14
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| One more question, please. Regarding using an AC adapter with this pedal, is it okay to use my One Spot adapter, or does it require a dedicated adapter from Boss? Thanks again! |
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 16:34:49
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| I have never used a bossadapter.. I got a lot of old MIJ's.. |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 16:37:52
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| Do you use a dedicated adapter? I have a One Spot which powers many pedals at once, including newer Boss pedals. I'm just wondering if it'll damage an older Boss pedal like mine. Thanks! |
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gurran1928
Gold Member
Sweden
650 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 16:41:01
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| I don't hope so.. Then a lot of my pedals would be broken. I've used my SS GE-6 every day for 'bout two years now. Not a single problem during this time.. |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2008 : 17:58:32
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| Thanks! I tried it out on my pedal board with the One Spot and it works perfectly. Thanks for the feedback. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2008 : 00:48:25
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welcome to the forum, misterdetail. if you ever find a place to get authentic silver screws, let me know
i think every collector has at least one or two that SHOULD have a silver screw. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2008 : 03:08:50
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| I'd buy a ton of silver screws & put them in newer Boss pedals! |
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misterdetail
Bronze Member
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2008 : 08:37:00
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| I only wanted a silver screw if that's what the pedal originally came with, but since it didn't it doesn't matter to me. The screw that's in it is not a Boss one of any kind and looks real ratty, so I'm gonna contact Boss about ordering one from them. I have to say I'm enjoying the pedal! I've only played Taiwan made DS-1's, including a Keeley modified one. Feels good to play an original! |
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Right Foot Boss
Gold Member
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2008 : 11:20:13
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| The flush threads of the jacks are almost always a silver screw give away. |
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DS-1 MIJ questions
