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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
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 Posted - 07/14/2009 : 16:07:26
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Some while ago we had a conversation about CS-3 where the majority of us did not like the stock unit at all. So now i'm wondering whether to mod or sell mine?
The only mod i found so far is the monte allums opto plus mod. Does anybody know any other CS-3 mod? I would like to just change some components myself rather than ordering a kit or sending the pedal off. I read somewhere of a CS-3 modded to sound more like a CS-2 can't find that topic now.
The only topic i found is this
http://www.bossarea.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=933
Seems that the monte allums mods aren't too great?
Any help is appreciated. Nosi |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 16:13:32
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| What VCA chip does your CS-3 have? dBx or THAT? |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 16:27:40
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Mesjoggah
Silver Member
Netherlands
393 Posts
Posted - 12/30/2008 : 06:32:03
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This is what i did:
R36 - 100 ohm
C2 - .1 uf
C1 - .22 uf
C13 - 2uf/2.2uf film
R5 - 470 ohm
R32 - jumper
D10 - jumper
C4 - 1 uf film
C14 - 1 uf film
C17 - 1 uf film
C6 - 1 uf film
This seems like a good place to start. When you say jumper do you mean jumper and leave the original component in or remove the original component and then jumer the connection? |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 17:14:39
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2004 date will be a THAT.
My suggestion - sell it and buy a MIJ version.
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2009 : 17:46:00
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Yeah, I don't really know why i bought it in the first place. GAS i suppose. Atleast now ive collected all topics about CS-3 mods  |
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Noodler
Copper Member
Australia
36 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 15:30:07
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2004 date will be a THAT.
My suggestion - sell it and buy a MIJ version.
Not sure if I understand why. I tried a CS3 and CS2 at the same time, and went for the CS-3 becuase the CS-2 (Jap, silver screw I think) was just plain too noisy. Are they all like that? Is that considered an acceptible trade-off? I know the CS-2's are more coveted...
I can still get that CS-2. |
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Noodler
Copper Member
Australia
36 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 15:32:44
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Seems that the monte allums mods aren't too great?
I don't know about the CS-3 mod, but his GE7 mod is really good. Am considering CS-3 mod. He has more mods for it now. |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 16:30:41
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| I HAVE THE MONTEE ALLUMS OPTO PLUS MOD ALOT LESS NOISE THEN THE STOCK VERSION |
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Noodler
Copper Member
Australia
36 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2009 : 05:37:28
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Is the Opto Plus mod more transparent too? You know, more subtle, less funk-sounding? It seems you need two types of compressor. One like a CS-3 which has that extra squished sound for funk and country, and a more transparent open one, like a T-Rex Comp Nova.
Monte Allum seems good at making Boss pedals more low-noise. Thanks for the info Zerksies. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 09/13/2009 : 06:55:22
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Originally posted by zerksies
I HAVE THE MONTEE ALLUMS OPTO PLUS MOD ALOT LESS NOISE THEN THE STOCK VERSION
Hi zerksies
I was wondering if your CS-3 has the "dBx" Chip, or the "THAT" chip?
I read though the other thread that Laurie is running on the CS-3 in the Boss Pedals Thread.
I did not see your CS-3 listed there.
I have always been curious to know, if Monty originally modded the "dBx" or the "THAT" chip version?
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2009 : 20:44:52
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| dr. bob it's a newer cs-3 so i assume that it has the THAT chip |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2009 : 20:46:13
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Originally posted by Noodler
Is the Opto Plus mod more transparent too? You know, more subtle, less funk-sounding? It seems you need two types of compressor. One like a CS-3 which has that extra squished sound for funk and country, and a more transparent open one, like a T-Rex Comp Nova.
Monte Allum seems good at making Boss pedals more low-noise. Thanks for the info Zerksies.
It's more of the squishy sound which i love in a compressor |
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CS-3 Mod or Sell?
