Boss DS-1 Mods?

merzb0w · Post by **merzb0w** » 19 Apr 2020, 07:25

I wonder what it would sound like if I did these mods to a Boss DS-1?

C2: 1uF

C3: .033uF

C5: 1uF

C9: 1uF

C10: 0.27uF

C11: .001uF

D4: 1N4148 (x2 in series)

D5: LED

R6: 150K

R9: 1K

R14: 10K

R16: 1K

R17: 15K

Will it sound good? Bad? Will it even work at all?

stratmanrob · Post by **stratmanrob** » 28 Aug 2020, 20:15

I see this is old but this is a combo of the fat mod..vintage mod and some of Wamplers suggested cap replacement. I've done 2 very similar but had to lower C3 to .01 uf ..install sockets if unsure and experiment. I also switched the other clipping diodes D6 & D7 to germaniums 2 each in series to give more headroom. I experimented with different op amps and find i like 5332, 741, tl071, and rc4558p tube screamer style op amp. The pedals are heavy overdrive pedals now with very little noise..definitely more kids and the lows are not as muddy...way more usable for my tastes these days