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Re: Boss Ds-1 mod to the older version.

1/3/2000 5:33 PM
pHiLtHy	Re: Boss Ds-1 mod to the older version. The sonic differences between my new Tiawanese vs. Japan models are very subtle but enough to make me prefer to play through the Japan one. I think Jsh is probably on the right track with the cap thing... it may be in the opamp too since I recall them having different part nos. I've had both apart but it's been quite a while since. However, it seems that the layout from Japan to Taiwan is the same, so the difference is most likely in the components. I do remember there being different part numbers between the two versions. Also, the DS-1 doesn't sound at all like the tubescreamer... it has much more gain and sizzle UNLESS you keep the tone control down. Then it becomes quite musical IMHO. Also, as I mentioned before, it cleans up pretty well when I back off my guitar volume. I've come to like this pedal quite a bit. It's simple and reliable, and consistent. I can plug it in and go and know what to expect. It responds well to changes in my guitar's tone control too. It's not for everyone but it seems to work well for me. Keep posting and let us know what you come up with. I would get in there again but you know... time, time, and less time. I took the easy way out and bought 2 Japan models when the price was right. Still, part of me would like to know what makes these things tick... when time permits. Good luck. pHiLtHy

1/3/2000 5:33 PM

pHiLtHy

Re: Boss Ds-1 mod to the older version.

The sonic differences between my new Tiawanese vs. Japan models are very subtle but enough to make me prefer to play through the Japan one.

I think Jsh is probably on the right track with the cap thing... it may be in the opamp too since I recall them having different part nos.

I've had both apart but it's been quite a while since. However, it seems that the layout from Japan to Taiwan is the same, so the difference is most likely in the components. I do remember there being different part numbers between the two versions.

Also, the DS-1 doesn't sound at all like the tubescreamer... it has much more gain and sizzle UNLESS you keep the tone control down. Then it becomes quite musical IMHO. Also, as I mentioned before, it cleans up pretty well when I back off my guitar volume.

I've come to like this pedal quite a bit. It's simple and reliable, and consistent. I can plug it in and go and know what to expect. It responds well to changes in my guitar's tone control too.

It's not for everyone but it seems to work well for me. Keep posting and let us know what you come up with.

I would get in there again but you know... time, time, and less time. I took the easy way out and bought 2 Japan models when the price was right. Still, part of me would like to know what makes these things tick... when time permits.

Good luck.

pHiLtHy