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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/08/2008 : 14:39:46
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| the stock ds-1 is not a super storng distortion. you wnat something heavy get a ml-2 or a mt-2 |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 10:33:37
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I have both MIJ and MIT (early and later) and I like MIJ the best, but early MIT sound the same, they have the same op-amp.
I also like Stinkfoots DS-1 mod a lot, this is a completely (well… nearly) different pedal. It has a little less distortion on max but the distortion available is really good, BUT Stinkfoot´s mod has huge amounts of volume. It works really great with tube amps.
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Johnrocks
Silver Member
Brazil
175 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2008 : 18:17:54
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Originally posted by nothingviolet
Hi! I have Boss DS-1 & DS-2(both Taiwan). I like DS-1, but there is a couple of disadvantages (Low(bass) cut, low output). DS-2 has good midrange & low(bass), but i think DS-2 is deaf, not so live like DS-1. Now i want try DS-1 Japan 'cause
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Many people swear that the older Japan made pedals sounds better than the newer ones made in Taiwan.
What can you tell me compare a DS-1 Taiwan & DS-1 Japan? What the difference in sound? Or what mode can you recommend? Or what pedal you can recommend me (i didn't like Metal Zone). I need a heavy distortion (for punk-rock/grunge/riot). Thank You...
Hey, hi! The solution is the wonderful SEM Mode! So, u can do that to ANY DS-1, MIJ or MIT. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 11/11/2008 : 01:58:26
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| i really like the keeley sem but i have not found a use for the ultra option but it a great pedal and i have had alot of distortion pedals this is one of my top 5 |
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zentropa
Gold Member
USA
837 Posts |
Posted - 11/13/2008 : 21:07:08
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i'm a big fan of the SEM mod as well and sold a few DIY kits to people on the forum.
as for what he seemed to be looking for, i'm not sure the SEM was the right choice as it doesn't really add any gain. it changes the color of the distortion to more of a tube drive sound, but it actually reduces some of the chunk.
i agree it's a tonal improvement by a wide margin, especially over a stock MIT DS-1. |
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macOy
Copper Member
Philippines
22 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2008 : 08:21:26
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The Stock MIT DS-1 is crap......
I agree!!! Ive been using a MIJ ds1 as my main dirt pedal, try boosing it with a bd2 h20 mod, I'm sure you'll love it |
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nothingviolet
Copper Member
Ukraine
23 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2008 : 16:34:30
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| When i saw video on YouTube about DS-1 Keeley SEM/Ultra Mod (by ProGuitarShop.com), & i like the sound of SEM mode, Ultra mode good but not what i want. I have enought the range of stock DS-1 distortion & think SEM mode only correct bass & mid-range without changing range of Distortion. Or no? If the range of distortion is not changed SEM mode is good. I can't find yje DS-1 MIJ sample compared to MIT. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2008 : 18:52:29
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| A bit OT but I thought the DS-1 sounded like my MT-2 for some reason. They were sitting next to each other & of course the MT-2 was more configurable with its para & 2-stage gain, I still thought they sounded similar enough to send the DS-1 back to the store. It is a good pedal though. I'd like to have a modded version & should seek sound clips of the same.. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2008 : 00:50:27
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| the things i did not like about the stock ds-1, keeley fixes. i compared a stock ds-1 to my keeley and i am like whoa. it is one of my 5 favorite distortion pedals of all time,and i have had alot of distortion pedals |
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Boss DS-1 Japan or AnalogMan,Keeley,MonteAllums...
