Back on the subject of bypass switching are we? Partially yes. But i think i’d like to say thing or two more about switches in general. Actually. I was sitting on my desk that i use as work bench and killing myself with a build. That’s when the title of today’s Colorless Writings came to…
Month: March 2014
Yamaha MBD-20M Multiband Distortion
What is it? Yamaha MBD-20M Multiband Distortion. Made in japan around mid 80’s. Got this unit from a guitar guru J. Lindén some months ago. He was selling the unit for a very decent price and i almost did let it go. We were at some gig back then and he said to me that…
Ibanez DDL Delay
What is it? Ibanez DDL Digital Delay from Master series, made in japan in mid 80’s. One of these units that usually are way too pricey for me. But if someone is really selling his/hers and is willing to give it away for good price, i’m once again there to snatch it. I even got…
Danelectro DJ-2 T-Bone Distortion
What is it? Danelectro DJ-2 T-Bone Distortion from Dano mini series in tiny plastic enclosure. Made in china around 2007 (dating based on a guess). As i got accustomed to praising the mini series boxes, i thought it was a nice deal to take this home from local music shop as a new unit. Price…
Danelectro DSR-1 Spring King
What is it? Danelectro DSR-1 Spring King spring reverb. Made in china around 1998. Pedals using real spring tanks inside them seem to be quite rare. There are tons of different digital variations that try to emulate the original spring sound from many brands around. The biggest reason for the absence of springs inside any…
Nux OD-3 Overdrive
What is it? Nux OD-3 Overdrive. Super cheap thing, made in china 2013. The next one of the Nux analog series box to arrive. As usual, i opened the box, tried it out and ripped it open to take a few (poor) photos. Short testing convinced me that this is nothing more than Yet Another…
Ibanez DL10 Delay
What is it? Ibanez DL10 Digital Delay from Power series. Made in japan between 1986-1989. The Ibanez delays are usually highly praised and for a reason. Solid construction and nice design. When i think of it, many other types have design flaws. This of course isn’t limited to just Ibanez. Still. usable delays are more…
Ibanez MS10 Metal Charger
What is it? Ibanez MS10 Metal Charger from Power series. Made in japan between 1986-89. Apparently, these units were a big seller. Which is once again something that i find intriguing. How does a very average distortion design with obvious fault in it become a big seller? I really do not know the answer to…
Electro Harmonix Ego Microphone Booster
Guess i haven’t been this deep into producing vintage pedal porn before… What is it? Electro Harmonix Ego Microphone Booster. Made in US around 1969, according to pot labels. Got this unit as a defunct gift from J. Stolpe of Väinö Grön (and numerous other bands/musical outfits). Story is the he found this unit from…
Boss RV-2 Digital Reverb
What is it? Boss RV-2 Digital Reverb. Made in japan, 1987. Got the unit in a bag of crap i bought from one local guy. The unit was missing a bottom plate altogether and it was not in working condition. Checked the insides around for a while and there were just couple of loose wires…