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Month: March 2015

Ibanez FL-301 Flanger

Posted on 29/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Ibanez FL-301 Flanger from “0-Series”. Made in japan in 1980. I used to own the DX version back in the day. Difference between this, the first 0-series flanger and the second DX version is the operational voltage. This puppy demands 18 Volts, while the De Luxe version promises the same tones with…

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Colorless writings, part 22 – NTS

Posted on 29/03/2015 by mirosol

What now? Short for Note To Self. I’ll keep it extremely short this time. Sort of a check list for myself. Got a pedal that’s not working? Double checked the power for polarity, voltage and sufficient current? Polarity protection? IC/transistor voltages? Probe. No signal at the board input? – It’s the switch (mechanical or electronic)….

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Danelectro DW-1 Dan-o-Wah

Posted on 26/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Danelectro DW-1 Dan O Wah. Made in china in around 1997. I sourced this one a long time ago. If i recall correctly, i got it in a trade and there was (and still is) very little traces of use. Gee. I wonder why. That being my first thought about all Dano…

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DOD FX101 Grind – Rectifying Overdrive

Posted on 24/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? DOD FX101 Grind – Rectyfying Overdrive with EHO (Even Harmonic Overdrive). From FX-series, made in USA between 1996 and 1999. I was under the impression that the circuit found here would be exactly the same as for FX100 Even Harmonic Overdrive with just very slight changes. Reason for this belief is due…

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Danelectro DE-1 Dan Echo

Posted on 22/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Danelectro DE-1 Dan-Echo from Danelectro original series. Made in china, late 90’s. I had one of these back in 2000, but sold it at some point. Once i had a chance to get one back for reasonable amount of cash, i grabbed it. These are in no way rare or scarce and…

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EHX Memory Man with Hazarai XO

Posted on 18/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Electro Harmonix XO Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai. Made in new york in early 10’s. Got this unit used with a defunct tag in a trade. I was sort of skeptical as most of the modern EHXs are just plain dead and there is very little that can be done. But i…

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Danelectro DW-2 Trip L Wah

Posted on 16/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Danelectro DW-2 Trip L Wah. Made in china between 1996 and 1999. This is one of three rocker pedals i’ve categorized as belonging to “Vintage Series”. Enclosure design. The biggest thing that separates Danelectro from the rest. Same thing goes to their guitars and amps too. I’m under the impression that the…

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DOD 280 Compressor

Posted on 15/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? DOD 280 Compressor. Made in USA, 1979. Late 70’s DOD classic. This particulat unit had mean pumping sound that made it pretty much unusable. So the previous owner had it modded by me. Instead of doing something permanent and killing the heart of the tone with extensive modding, i simply solved the…

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Ibanez SD9M Sonic Distortion Mod

Posted on 8/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Ibanez SD9M Sonic Distortion Mod from the modern 9-serie “reissue” line. Made in china, early 10’s I still haven’t been able to score the original, classic Sonic Distortion for a reasonable price, but i did manage to find this one a while back. And as usual, i needed to see what it’s…

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Boss MZ-2 Digital Metalizer

Posted on 8/03/2015 by mirosol

What is it? Boss MZ-2 Digital Metalizer from Boss Compact series. Made in japan, july 1988. Now, since i’ve lately been looking at these late 80’s analog/digital hybrids, this may be a decent unit to continue with. We are looking at Boss’ take on the distortion plus delay/chorus effects that were widely available back in…

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