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Boss CS3 CS-3 Opto Compressor Sustainer Mod


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I ordered this mod from http://www.monteallums.com/

 

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hoping it would make my CS3 a bit more quiet, and less "squashy coloring"

 

Other than this, I loved the pedal.

 

After installing these parts, and testing it, I was not disappointed. Even at the highest settings the pedal wasn't "buzzing"

 

The pedal didn't color my sound now. And it only did what I wanted and bought it for.

 

To even out the sound, and add a tiny bit of sustain without ADDING any over-drive or distortion.

 

All I got to say is :thu:

 

Not saying it's the BEST compressor (I have yet to use them all) It does what I want it to now, without the noise.

 

And that is well worth the $21 I spent.

 

Considering I originally payed $30 for the pedal used I got a deal.

 

$51 for a boutique sounding compressor.

 

I really wish Boss would stop using crappy parts. It's not the circuit design that makes em noisy. But the crap parts. :cry:

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Here is a pic of the final product

 

 

I should have taken a before. :(

 

I am thinking about special ordering some larger value tantalum caps and replacing those electrolytic left on the board.

 

And maybe replacing the low value ceramic caps.

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Originally posted by Burningleaves

Hmmm...my MIJ cs-3 is very transparent without much squash at all. Sometimes I am wanting more squash actually.

 

Hmm not sure if it squashes LESS, or that it just doesn't suck the tone as much.

 

I liked my CS-3 before as well. But I noticed it did cut off some of the "sparkle" in my sound that was there when it was off.

 

This began to bother me. I blame my OCD.

 

But this mod fixed that.

 

If you love you CS-3 now, you'd love it even more with this mod.

I promise. :)

 

BTW only 2 cap values are changed. A few silicon diodes changed to better ones.

 

Just basically part upgrades.

 

I've been using Boss Compressors since the 80s. Now, I could never go back to a un-modded one.

 

I even email said mod seller some questions I had about the other parts. He replied very promptly and answered all my questions.

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Originally posted by Monte Allums

Hi Guys, while I'm glad the mod is working for you I would ask that you please do not post pics of a modded pedal on the forums. I sell the instructions for those that want them. Please have the admin remove the pic.


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Monte

 

Hello Monte, sorry about that .

 

Pic removed.

 

BTW you should really post more. :)

 

I'd love to pick your brain.

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