Any "Off-Brand" pedal modders?

[sleepingtiger]

I'm just looking to get a Moen Shaky Jimi (Vibe) modded to fix a volume drop. Everybody I've heard of just does the popular brands(Boss, Ibanez etc.). Any links or referrals appreciated!


Tony

[earthtonesaudio]

Martin C. (a.k.a. Soulsonic) comes to mind first. Or Ron N. (theehman), Fred Briggs, etc. Then again, anyone with a good knowledge of electronics and experience modding stock pedals (ask to see some examples of their work before you hire someone) would probably be fine. I could do it too, but I'd probably charge you too much, but I'll offer suggestions free of charge.

Depending on your preferences, there are a lot of potential ways to fix a volume drop. It might be as simple as adding a buffer (2 additional parts) or as complex as adding a trimmable op-amp gain stage to the output of the circuit. Or, if you're willing to wait a bit longer, someone could find or trace a schematic for the unit, and make appropriate changes to the circuit to fix the problem while retaining the "stock look."

[lonelylooper]

Originally Posted by earthtonesaudio

Martin C. (a.k.a. Soulsonic) comes to mind first. Or Ron N. (theehman), Fred Briggs, etc. Then again, anyone with a good knowledge of electronics and experience modding stock pedals (ask to see some examples of their work before you hire someone) would probably be fine. I could do it too, but I'd probably charge you too much, but I'll offer suggestions free of charge.

Depending on your preferences, there are a lot of potential ways to fix a volume drop. It might be as simple as adding a buffer (2 additional parts) or as complex as adding a trimmable op-amp gain stage to the output of the circuit. Or, if you're willing to wait a bit longer, someone could find or trace a schematic for the unit, and make appropriate changes to the circuit to fix the problem while retaining the "stock look."

I'm talking to a friend about modding my maxon ad999 with a couple of expression pedal jacks for delay time and feedback.

[sleepingtiger]

I've looked for the schematic, but no luck so far. I really DO like the tone, but would like to at least get close to unity gain.
I also forgot to mention that cost has to be reasonable, or I would have bought an expensive unit otherwise.
Even an experienced hobbyist would be considered.
All help appreciated!

Tony

[soulsonic]

Thanks for the endorsement, earthtones!

[sleepingtiger]

I'll try your guys earthtone. I hope I'm not S.O.L.!

Tony