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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
 Posted - 09/28/2009 : 07:41:38
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I have searched the net for tips how to mod CS-3, I didn�t find that much. The Indy guitarists mod has a good reputation, but I can�t find it.
Someone knows about a good mod?
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cctsim
Silver Member
United Kingdom
418 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 14:05:48
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I have upgraded C4, C6, C14, C17 to 1uF Panasonic Metal Films, C1 and C3 to Nichicon Electrolytic of the same value, and IC1 and IC2 to NJM4559L chips.
The sound is the same but much quieter operation. The background noise/hiss is gone.
Some suggest changing D2,D3,D6 to Germanium diodes of type 1N34A. I tried this change but reverted it to the original after a while.
It was ok but nothing dramatic. |
Edited by - cctsim on 09/28/2009 14:06:22 |
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archimedes
Silver Member
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 14:29:16
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This one basically contains all the changes from the Indy Guitarist mod with a few different values. I have done this to my DBX chip CS-3 and it's made a huge difference, it really is as close to transparent tone wise as I can't tell the difference and quieter too. I can't vouch for what it will do with a later THAT chip version.
David
http://www.ovnilab.com/articles/cs3modding.shtml
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 16:56:24
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I like the smoother tube like feel I got after changing D2, D3 and D6 to Germanium. I kept D7 stock, cause a germanium in that position makes it squash too early.
Since I use it with a bass with high output pickups, I need the pedal to be a little gentler.
Try changing C17 and C18 to .047uF, that brings some low end back into the circuit, it's not noticable with guitar, but with a bass there's some low end loss in the stock pedal. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 22:10:32
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| check out the monte allums opto plus mod adds more warth and tube like tone to the pedal |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 09/28/2009 : 22:17:54
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| Can't recall if your CS-3 is dBx or THAT? I did the Monte Allums mod to my THAT C-_3 and it didn't make it "better", just "different". Current thinking is that the mods to the dBx version have a greater effect (excuse the pun). |
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hot tubes
Silver Member
Canada
162 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 02:38:45
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i have installed a monty allums opto-plus mod , and i have
to say it made a difference in a good way !! much warmer
thats for sure ....IMO !
i still the mod sheets that came with it ..... |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 09/29/2009 : 06:52:18
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quote:
Originally posted by Laurie
Can't recall if your CS-3 is dBx or THAT? I did the Monte Allums mod to my THAT C-_3 and it didn't make it "better", just "different". Current thinking is that the mods to the dBx version have a greater effect (excuse the pun).
It�s dBx.
Thanks a lot for the answers! |
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